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Big Storms that Hit H-Town in the Last Century

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on May 31, 2013 · Jill Hastling is President of Weather Research Center, Houston. Â She talks about the big storms that hit Houston and Galveston, dating all the way back to 1900 when the big storm hit Galveston.

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Preparing for another hurricane season in Houston (June 1, 2022)

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Posted on June 1, 2022 · With the start of another Atlantic hurricane season, Houston Matters presents an hour of information on preparing to weather another storm season.

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Army Corps Unveils Updated $26 Billion Project To Protect The Texas Gulf From Storms

Katie Watkins

Posted on October 30, 2020 · Also known as the "Ike Dike," plans to build a coastal storm barrier have been in the works since Hurricane Ike devastated Galveston in 2008. Now, the project is taking another step forward.

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After A Close Call From Hurricane Laura, Houston Renews Calls For A Storm Barrier

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Posted on September 1, 2020 · The Ike Dike would help protect the region against a massive storm surge event.

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‘Ike Dike’ Project Leaders Field More Questions, Concerns From The Public

Jen Rice

Posted on March 7, 2019 · At a local forum, the Galveston area community will get a chance to raise concerns.

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