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When It Rains, Houston’s Freeways Flood. One Researcher Wants To Change That
Posted on · Rice University's Jim Blackburn wants a flood warning system created that would shut down freeways before they flood.
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Thursday’s Show: Shutting Down Freeways Before They Flood, And Author And Therapist Lori Gottlieb (Nov. 7, 2019)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: Creating a system to shut down freeways before they flood, a conversation with therapist and author Lori Gottlieb, and examining white people's reactions to the Black Lives Matter movement.
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Full Show: Report On Surge Flooding, And Our Weekly Political Roundup (May 8, 2019)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A report says we need to go beyond a coastal spine to protect Greater Houston from flooding, we break down the week's political stories, a researcher interviews some 600 women at Texas abortion clinics, and two UH alums return to premiere a new play.
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Stay Or Go: Homeowners Face A Difficult Decision After Harvey
Posted on · In the wake of Harvey, Houston homeowners face a pivotal decision — stay or go. What do Houstonians need to know in order to make that decision?
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Second Day Of Harvey Conference Focuses On Lessons Learned And New Flood Policies
Posted on · Global experts are in Houston to discuss lessons learned from Harvey and to examine the best ways to move forward.
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Full Show: Space Station Privatization, And Virtual Field Trips (Feb. 22, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We get the latest from a conference on flood prevention. We discuss what privatizing the International Space Station could mean for Houston. Barbecue icon Ronnie Killen talks about his craft. And we visit a program that aims to get kids out into nature using some ironic means.
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Rice Conference Focues On Post-Harvey Flood Prevention
Posted on · Houston Matters checks in on the SSPEED Center conference, and an urban planner participating in the event talks about incorporating the potential for flooding into future urban planning.
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Full Show: Flood Prevention Conference, And Political Roundup (Feb. 21, 2018)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: We check in on a Rice University conference on flood prevention. Then, our experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political news. Then, we compare hurricane recovery efforts in Texas with those in the Caribbean. And a new documentary examines senior citizens in the dating game.
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Area Researchers Want To Implement A New Flood Warning System For Greater Houston
Posted on · Members of the Greater Houston Flood Mitigation Consortium want to use real-time data to make flood-prevention decisions faster.
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Full Show: The Death Of The Alt Weekly, And The Science Of Creativity (Nov. 14, 2017)
Posted on · On Tuesday's Houston Matters: With news of the Houston Press ceasing print operations, we discuss the changing role of alt-weeklies. Then, we discuss the science of human creativity. And we learn about a new book featuring photos and stories of life in small-town Texas.
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Post-Harvey Window For Action On Flood Control May Be Narrow, Rice Expert Warns
Posted on · Jim Blackburn of Rice University’s SSPEED Center fears that political momentum for flood mitigation projects will fade without constant pressure from the private sector
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Expert: Private Sector Should Play Bigger Role In Flood Management
Posted on · Jim Blackburn from Rice University tells us why he thinks the private sector should be more involved in planning for future storms and flooding.
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Full Show: Involving The Private Sector In Storm Prep, And Political Roundup (Oct. 18, 2017)
Posted on · On Wednesday's Houston Matters: A local expert says the private sector should get involved in preparing for the next big storm. Then, our political experts discuss the latest political stories. We revisit the investigation of eleven unsolved murder cases in and around Galveston. And the Pappas restaurant chain celebrates 50 years.
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How Did Harvey Compare To Researchers’ Worst-Case Scenario Storm?
Posted on · Back in October 2016, researchers created a fictional tropical storm of extraordinary magnitude to understand just how well (or not) Greater Houston would handle the “big one.” Well, how did Harvey compare, and what lessons did they learn from it?
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Full Show: Flooding In Kingwood, And Comparing Harvey To The Worst-Case Scenario (Sept. 14, 2017)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters, we preview the Houston Hispanic Impact Summit, we discuss the flooding recovery effort in Kingwood, and a Vietnam vet reconnects with a former enemy soldier he encountered during the war.