Houston Matters
Preparing For Hurricane Season (May 24, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Preparing for the upcoming hurricane season, making the most out of diversity in the workforce, and an update on Houston sports.
Tag: severe weather
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Mayor Turner’s Proposal For Firefighter Raises (May 20, 2021)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: A closer look at Mayor Turner’s proposal for raising firefighter pay, how autonomous vehicle technology is progressing, plans to renovate Jones Plaza and drive more visitors to downtown, and reflecting on the spectacle that was professional wrestling in Houston in the 1970s.
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Severe Weather, And Mandating An End To Mask Mandates (May 19, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: An update on severe weather overnight, government entities in Texas no longer being allowed to mandate masks, the week in politics, and car sales in Houston.
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Could Texas Have Been Better Prepared For The Energy Demands Of Winter Weather? (Feb. 16, 2021)
Posted on · On Tuesday’s show: How much longer will the icy cold weather continue to disrupt life in Greater Houston and why wasn’t our energy grid better prepared? Plus Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo answers your questions.
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Frigid Weather And Its Impact On Greater Houston (Feb. 15, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: How freezing temperatures are affecting the region, and a new program provides trauma counseling for victims of sex trafficking.
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What Houston’s Economy Will Be Like Next Year (Dec. 9, 2020)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: The economic forecast for 2021, our weekly political roundup, lessons from the recent hurricane season, and preserving Texans’ home movies.
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Friday’s Houston Matters: Tropical Weather Approaching, And Forming Coronavirus Bubbles (July 24, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's show: An update on tropical weather in the gulf, the benefits of forming coronavirus "bubbles," The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news, and a preview of the shortened Astros season.
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Thursday’s Houston Matters: Why The Chinese Consulate Was Closed, And An American History Do-Over (July 23, 2020)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Why Houston’s Chinese consulate was closed, an update on potential severe weather forming in the Gulf of Mexico, rewriting American history, and planning a performing arts season in uncertain times.
Weather
National Weather Service Seeks Input On Possible Changes To Weather Warning System
Posted on · The agency is responding to the new ways people are getting their urgent weather information.
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Friday’s Houston Matters: Tropical Depression Cristobal, And Mickey Gilley On 40 Years Of Urban Cowboy (June 5, 2020)
Posted on · On Friday's show: An update on Tropical Depression Cristobal, The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the news, and Mickey Gilley reflects on the legacy of Urban Cowboy.
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Monday’s Show: COVID-19 Update, And Preparing For Severe Weather (March 9, 2020)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: An update on the COVID-19 situation, preparing for severe weather events, a program that helps young people prepare for job interviews borrowing some techniques from speed dating, and an update on sports.
News
How To Protect Your Car From Hail
Posted on · In 2018, Texas had 508 major hail events.
Hurricane
A Guide To Hurricanes And Storm Prep For Houston Newcomers
Posted on · With hurricane season underway, here are some tips to stay safe.
Harris County
Harris County Leaders Encourage Residents To Be Vigilant And Prepared During Hurricane Season
Posted on · The season starts this Saturday, June 1, and will last until November 30. NOAA is predicting that nine to 15 named storms could potentially develop in the Atlantic.
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Shopping For A Hurricane Emergency Kit With Harris County Judge Ed Emmett
Posted on · As another hurricane season approaches, what should be in your emergency kit?