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Harvey, Irma, Maria, and Nate Retired From List of Hurricane Names
Posted on · The World Meteorological Organization is replacing the four storm names
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New Report Shows Weather Disasters In 2017 Cost More Than $300 Billion
Posted on · Hurricane Harvey, which sparked extreme flooding in Houston and the surrounding area in August and September, caused $125 billion in damage, the year’s most expensive disaster
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After Maria, Puerto Rico Struggles Under The Weight Of Its Own Garbage
Posted on · Even before Maria hit, most of the island's landfills were filled beyond capacity and nearly half had EPA closure orders. The storm generated millions of cubic yards of waste and debris.
Hurricane Harvey
Studies: Warming Made Harvey’s Deluge 3 Times More Likely
Posted on · Based on Houston's weather history, researchers said a storm like Harvey would occur about once every 9,000 years. Read the studies inside.
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HPD Sends 25 Officers To Puerto Rico To Assist With Recovery Efforts After Hurricane Maria
Posted on · Their assignments will include directing traffic and distributing food and supplies
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Trump Voters Confront Climate Change In Wake Of Hurricane
Posted on · "Americans tend to view the issue through their already established red-versus-blue lens"
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Houston Sends Aid To Puerto Rico
Posted on · Several aid groups and the city are sending the island food and other supplies.
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House Speaker Promises Aid For Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims
Posted on · Ryan said Congress is working with the administration to make sure Puerto Rico gets all of the help that's required.
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Hurricane Maria Hits Puerto Rico After Slamming Dominica
Posted on · Heavy flooding is reported across the island, with dozens of cars half-submerged in some neighborhoods and many streets turned into rivers.
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Maria Intensifies Into Category 4 Hurricane
Posted on · A strengthening Hurricane Maria swirled toward the eastern Caribbean early Monday
Good, Bad and Ugly
The Good, Bad & Ugly of Houston News: Oct. 4, 2013
Posted on · We discuss the good, the bad and the ugly of recent Houston news, including a new burger named after Matt Schaub’s interception troubles, Mattress Mack using his stay in the hospital for heart issues to advertise speedy furniture delivery, a government shutdown at NASA and more. We’re joined by:Â Joe Holley, Native Texan columnist and […]