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How To Protect Your Car From Hail
Posted on · In 2018, Texas had 508 major hail events.
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Hurricane
A Houston Newcomers Guide To Hurricanes And Storm Prep
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.
Houston Matters
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?
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Puerto Rico Faces Weeks Without Electricity After Maria
Posted on · The storm knocked out the entire grid across the U.S. territory of 3.4 million, leaving many without power.
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Full Show: Recovery And Evacuations Continue As Rain Persists (Aug. 28, 2017)
Posted on · Houston Matters brings you the latest on flooding recovery efforts and updates from News 88.7 reporters in the field.
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UPDATE: HISD Cancels Classes For The Week And Other Latest Closures
Posted on · Schools across Greater Houston are updating their plans after Hurricane Harvey has left many areas flooded.
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Full Show: The Latest Updates On Harvey And Potential Flooding (Aug. 25, 2017)
Posted on · Houston Matters brings you the latest as Harvey makes landfall on the Texas coast and brings heavy rains to Greater Houston.
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Full Show: Preparing For Harvey And Lessons Learned From Past Storms (Aug. 24, 2017)
Posted on · Houston Matters updates you on the potential for flooding in Greater Houston as Harvey head our way. And we learn more about the complicated figure that was Sam Houston.
Houston Matters
Houston Is Keeping Eye On Severe Weather In The Gulf Of Mexico
Posted on · Houston officials are keeping a close eye on a tropical disturbance forming in the Gulf, formerly known as Tropical Storm Harvey.
Houston Matters
Has Dodging Big Storms Made Houstonians Too Apathetic?
Posted on · (Above: Hurricane Ike as seen in 2008 from NASA’s Earth Observatory. Image Courtesy: NASA)Houston just missed Tropical Storm Cindy. As the storm made its way inland, many Houstonians heeded warnings and stocked up on emergency supplies and prepared themselves. Still, many others shrugged off the warnings and carried on business as usual. It’s the latter […]
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Political Roundup, and Apathy After Storms: Wednesday’s Show (June 28, 2017)
Posted on · It’s time again for our weekly political round up and analysis of national, state and local political stories. On this edition of Houston Matters, we discuss the latest on the GOP Senate healthcare bill, the Supreme Court reviving parts of President Trump’s travel ban, and other developments in global, national, and state politics — all with an […]
Houston Matters
As Tropical Storm Cindy Progresses, Houston Set For Heavy Rains
Posted on · (Above: The current outlook for Tropical Storm Cindy’s path, as of 11:30 a.m. CST. Image Courtesy: National Weather Service)Much of the Greater Houston region remains under a tropical storm warning as Cindy continues toward the Gulf Coast. While forecasts suggest the worst of the storm is expected to affect areas east of Houston, the region […]
Houston Matters
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?
Houston Matters
Houstonians Share Hurricane Memories
Posted on · The Atlantic Hurricane season starts on Thursday (June 1, 2017). So, today, we ask Greater Houston to collectively share its memories of major storms that have affected the area, from Hurricane Ike in 2008 to Tropical Storm Allison in 2001 to storms much further back in our memories. Joining us for this conversation are Frank Billingsey, […]