Energy & Environment
Opening Statements Conclude In Arkema Criminal Trial
Posted on · Witnesses will take the stand this week in the criminal trial that centers around fires that broke out a Crosby chemical plant during Hurricane Harvey.
Hurricane Harvey
News
‘Phone Call After Phone Call’: Frustrated Homeowners Organize For Harvey Recovery Funding
Posted on · One of the demands of the Harvey Forgotten Survivors Caucus is for more mental health services to be part of disaster recovery.
Transportation
Early Numbers Show Growing Ridership For New Harris County Bus Service
Posted on · The service was created with the help of a federal grant. It's designed to help people who are still recovering from Harvey's floods two years ago.
In-Depth
In ‘A Sign Of The Times,’ Houston City Council Candidates Make Flood Control A Priority
Posted on · More than half of the candidates who responded to Houston Public Media’s flood survey said Houston should stop building new construction in the 100-year floodplain.
Transportation
New Bus Routes Will Serve Harris County Residents Still Recovering From Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · Transit officials say the routes will also benefit people in east Harris County who lost vehicles in Imelda.
Local
Houstonians Urged To Participate In State Flood Planning Process
Posted on · Texas Water Development Board officials hosted a town hall about how to spend almost $800 million in flood mitigation funding.
Top Stories
New School Year Starts For HISD With State Takeover Risk, Sutherland Springs Pastor Will Run For Texas Senate, And Hurricane Harvey Health Study Looks At Chemical Exposure
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
Local
Hurricane Harvey Health Study Looks At Chemical Exposure During The Storm
Posted on · More than 150 Houstonians wore high-tech wristbands for one week to measure their levels of exposure.
Transportation
New Bridge Is Designed To Help Alleviate Flooding In Houston’s East End
Posted on · Forest Hill Bridge also includes a new wider sidewalk and a separated two-way bike lane.
City of Houston
Centerpoint Energy Requests Rate Increase For Houston Customers
Posted on · Electric bills could go up soon in Houston.
In-Depth
Houston Flood Czar: Stopping Development In 100-Year Floodplain “Not Going To Happen”
Posted on · City Council recently approved a new municipal utility district upstream of Addicks Dam where 620 acres of vacant land will become homes and commercial development.
News
Texas Lawmakers Gave More Flood Risk Disclosure Protection To Home Buyers, But Not Renters
Posted on · Landlords are not required to let prospective tenants know if the property has previously flooded.
Harris County
New Appraisals Of Harris County Homes Damaged By Hurricane Harvey Could Go Up
Posted on · But the Harris County Appraisal District says a cap they use can keep appraisal values below the estimated market value.
City of Houston
Despite Opposition, AIG Could Win A $2.5 Million State Tax Credit For Harvey Damage
Posted on · Some City councilmembers voted against the decision, saying the funding should go to local businesses.
National
Flood Buyout Costs Rise As Storms Intensify, Seas Surge
Posted on · An AP analysis shows flood buyouts have been getting more expensive, with many of the costliest coming in the last decade after strong storms pounded heavily populated coastal states such as Texas, New York and New Jersey.