Energy & Environment
Texas City Lifts Shelter-In-Place Order After Marathon Oil Chemical Leak
Posted on · The city specifically called for a shelter in place for Fifth Avenue South to Texas Avenue, between 14th and 34th streets.
Tag: Shelter in Place
Podcasts
Fire Triangle Ep. 2: Shelter In Place
Posted on · In the wake of the Intercontinental Terminals Company fire in Deer Park, some residents asked themselves: what is the state of Texas doing to keep us safe?
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Examining The Senate’s Economic Stimulus Deal
Posted on · We break down the week’s biggest political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Houston Matters
Tuesday’s Show: ‘Stay Home Work Safe’ Order, And Council Member Tiffany Thomas (March 24, 2020)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: We learn about the order for county residents to stay home to stop the spread of the coronarvirus, and City Council Member Tiffany Thomas answers questions about the city's response to the health crisis.
Energy & Environment
How A Deadly Cloud In Houston Decades Ago Led To ‘Shelter-In-Place’
Posted on · Earlier this month, a refinery in southeast Houston caught fire. Officials warned people living nearby to shelter-in-place. But is that good advice? Forty years ago next month, Houston played a crucial role in helping experts determine if shelter-in-place actually saves lives.