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Nearly all Texas beaches contaminated with bacterial pathogens dangerous to swimmers, report says

Posted on July 10, 2023 · There's a number of ways Texas waters can be contaminated, but the most dangerous is from leaking sewage pipes.

Houston Matters

Pollution from lawn care (Oct. 31, 2023)

Posted on October 31, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: Gas-powered lawn and garden equipment in Harris County generates more fine particle pollution than in any other county in the country, according to a new report from three environmental groups.

Energy & Environment

Texas “Ike Dike” coastal barrier project could cost $57 billion with inflation, Army Corps says

Posted on September 29, 2023 · The latest figure is 68% higher than an earlier estimate of $34 billion, and it’s unclear when — or whether — Congress will appropriate the money to build the massive system of gates intended to protect the Houston region from storm surge.

Local

Recent fish kills in Galveston area could be product of prolonged hot weather

Posted on September 13, 2023 · Mass fish casualties resulting from low dissolved oxygen levels are most common in the late spring and early summer, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. But there have been multiple fish kill events in the Galveston area this month.

Houston Matters

Challenging ban on gender-affirming care (July 14, 2023)

Posted on July 14, 2023 · On Friday's show: The legal director at the Transgender Law Center discusses a lawsuit challenging the state’s ban on gender-affirming medical care for transgender youth.

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Health & Science

Nearly all Texas beaches contaminated with bacterial pathogens dangerous to swimmers, report says

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