News
Texas Rains Bring Power Outages, Street Flooding, Rescues
Posted on · Weather in Texas worsens.
Tag: storms
Energy & Environment
Coastal Planners Gather to Talk Hurricane Preparedness
Posted on · Planning and storm forecasting might be getting more sophisticated, but some say it’s still not enough.
Energy & Environment
A Warmer Planet Could Mean Riskier Bets For Outdoor Festivals
Posted on · Increased storm threats are a selling point for insurance companies.
News
Houston Council Members Partnered Up To Take On Storms
Posted on · City council members brought together researchers and engineers to propose plans to protect our city and coast from hurricanes and flooding.
Full Show
Storms, Floods and Zubik v. Burwell: Tuesday’s Show (May 31, 2016)
Posted on · The U.S. Supreme Court recently (May 16, 2016) sent Zubik v. Burwell back to lower courts. A ruling in the Texas case (which includes challenges from Houston Baptist University and East Texas Baptist University) would have clarified whether an Obama Administration mandate for some employers to provide birth control benefits to employees runs afoul of […]
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.