News
Agencies Release Tentative Plan for Storm Barrier on The Texas Gulf Coast
Posted on · The plan would include a series of levees and other physical barriers across Galveston Island and Bolivar Peninsula.
Tag: storms
Hurricane Season
Ep 5: Tropical Storm Allison
Posted on · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
Hurricane Season
Ep 4: Hurricane Alicia
Posted on · "Hurricane Season" is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
Hurricane Season
Ep 2: The Great Houston Flood of 1935
Posted on · “Hurricane Season” is an eight-episode podcast that explores how major storms going back to 1900 greatly impacted Greater Houston people and policies
Weather
Severe Weather Hits Houston Sunday Night
Posted on · The National Weather Service is reporting a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today
Weather
Over 5,000 People Still Without Power In The Houston Area After Saturday Storms
Posted on · Click on the outage map in the story to check your area
Houston Matters
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.
News
Texas Rains Bring Power Outages, Street Flooding, Rescues
Posted on · Weather in Texas worsens.
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.