Hurricane
Emmett: 2018 Hurricane Season Demands Different Mindset Than During Harvey
Posted on · Officials are stressing the differences between Harvey's impact on the Houston area and what a direct hurricane impact would look like
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Weather
Busier Atlantic Hurricane Season Predicted
Posted on · The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's season outlook calls for 10 to 16 named storms, with four to eight hurricanes and one to four "major" ones with winds reaching 111 mph and up.
Houston Matters
Your Tax Questions Answered
Posted on · The attribution may be to Benjamin Franklin, or Daniel Defoe before him, but the sentiment endures: There truly is nothing as certain in this world as “death and taxes.” We’ll save talking about death for another day. These six weeks or so before April 15 always tend to add a little bit of stress to […]
Houston Matters
How Not to Get Scammed During the Season of Giving
Posted on · ‘Tis the season of giving. But a few groups that ask for your donations aren't actually charities at all. We’ll find out how you can best ensure you're contributing to a legitimate cause this holiday season and what recourse you have if you believe you've been scammed.
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Banning Native American Mascots, Charity Scams & City Council Runoffs: Houston Matters for Thurs., Dec. 12, 2013
Posted on · HISD today may take its first steps towards a policy prohibiting the use of certain Native American mascots and symbols some deem offensive or culturally insensitive. While some consider such representations offensive, others characterize them as symbols of respect. Still others see such labels as political correctness run amok. We’ll discuss. Also: âTis the season […]
Houston Matters
Getting You Prepared for Flu Season in Houston
Posted on · Flu season is underway. Each year, around this time, weâre all encouraged to get our flu shots, and we learn about whatever strains of the influenza virus may be affecting Houston and the rest of the nation. But some in the medical community are concerned that events in Washington might be shaking up this yearâs […]
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Houston Matters for Tues., Oct. 15, 2013
Posted on · Flu season is underway. Each year, around this time, weâre all encouraged to get our flu shots, and we learn about whatever strains of the influenza virus may be affecting Houston and the rest of the nation. But some in the medical community are concerned that events in Washington might be shaking up this yearâs […]