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How Did Houston Fare in the Annual ‘State of the Air’ Report?

Posted on April 26, 2016 · Recently, the American Lung Association released the results of its 17th annual State of the Air report. It's a national air quality grade and ranking of metro regions across the nation. It looks at two outdoor air pollutants: ozone pollution and particle pollution. According to the findings, Houston is the 15th most air-polluted city in […]

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Air Pollution Report and Sean Patrick Flanery: Tuesday’s Show (April 26, 2016)

Posted on April 26, 2016 · Last week, the American Lung Association released its 17th annual "State of the Air" report, which says Houston – when it comes to ozone – is the 15th most polluted city in the U.S. But what does that mean and what's being done to address it? On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss air […]

Houston Matters

Understanding and Combating Houston’s Ozone and Air Pollution Problems

Posted on May 13, 2015 · The American Lung Association recently released it's annual "State of the Air" report, which studied air quality data from 2011 through 2013. While Houston isn't among the worst U.S. cities for some types of pollution, the report ranks Houston/The Woodlands among the top ten when it comes to ozone pollution (smog). The report comes a […]

I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 101: Sylvester Turner: Mayor of Heaven, Hell and Houston

Posted on November 17, 2023 · Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner sits down with I SEE U inside of his office for an unguarded chat about how he led the nation’s fourth largest city through a global pandemic, historic flooding, violent crime, homelessness and notions of racial inequities as a Black man in a blue city inside a red state.

Airports

Houston City Council enters agreement with United Airlines for project at Bush Airport, funding still on pause

Posted on November 15, 2023 · Funding for the Terminal B project still remains on pause after the city controller, Chris Brown, halted the plans last week, failing to sign off on the first installment of $150 million.

Airports

Houston’s agreement with United Airlines on Bush Airport terminal redevelopment still awaiting approval of city controller

Posted on November 13, 2023 · Houston City Controller Chris Brown, an outgoing elected official like Mayor Sylvester Turner, is holding up a proposed payment of $150 million from the city to United Airlines as part of a $2.5 billion project at the city's largest airport. Brown said Monday his office is reviewing the plan and its potential impact on city's long-term finances.

Transportation

City of Houston discusses proposed truck route plan for large vehicles

Posted on November 9, 2023 · The plan would only apply to heavy trucks with three or more axles or trucks weighing more than 26,000 pounds.

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Houston Matters

How Did Houston Fare in the Annual ‘State of the Air’ Report?

Full Show

Air Pollution Report and Sean Patrick Flanery: Tuesday’s Show (April 26, 2016)

Houston Matters

Understanding and Combating Houston’s Ozone and Air Pollution Problems

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