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After A Close Call From Hurricane Laura, Houston Renews Calls For A Storm Barrier

Jen Rice

Posted on September 1, 2020 · The Ike Dike would help protect the region against a massive storm surge event.

Tags Coastal flooding coastal spine hurricane ike hurricane laura Ike Dike

Weather

Harris County Commissioner Warns Storm Surge Could Cripple Houston’s Ship Channel

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 31, 2020 · Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia said the Ike Dike alone, when or if it’s built, wouldn’t be enough to guard against the effects of a direct hit from a hurricane.

Tags Commissioner Adrian Garcia houston ship channel hurricane Ike Dike/coastal spine project petrochemical industry

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Lessons of Hurricane Laura

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 27, 2020 · Experts discuss the storm aftermath, recovery/rescue, and how the Houston area should prepare for future hurricanes.

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Hurricane Laura

Buses Will Take Hurricane Laura Evacuees Back Home Friday, Austin Says

Marisa Charpentier, KUT

Posted on August 27, 2020 · Officials said most evacuees in the area came from Galveston, which is no longer under a mandatory evacuation order.

Tags hurricane laura

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Preparing for Hurricane Laura

Troy Schulze

Posted on August 26, 2020 · Experts discuss the potential impact of Hurricane Laura.

Tags Frank Billingsley hurricane laura james mcdeavitt Jeff Lindner katherine ensor

Weather

La Marque Nursing Home Shelters In Place As Laura Approaches

Andrew Schneider

Posted on August 25, 2020 · The Bayou Pines Care Center in La Marque is under lockdown, out of concern for post-storm looting.

Tags Bayou Pines Care Center hurricane laura La Marque nursing home

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Epidemiologist Dr. Catherine Troisi (July 23, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on July 23, 2020 · Judge Hidalgo gives an update on Harris County’s COVID situation, and an epidemiologist answers your questions.

Tags Coronavirus COVID Dr. Catherine Troisi Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo

Weather

National Weather Service Seeks Input On Possible Changes To Weather Warning System

Gail Delaughter

Posted on June 29, 2020 · The agency is responding to the new ways people are getting their urgent weather information.

Tags Dan Reilly National Weather Service severe weather survey weather forecast

News

COVID-19 Could Hinder Region’s Response To A Hurricane Or Tropical Storm

Andrew Schneider

Posted on June 1, 2020 · Today marks the official start of the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. NOAA predicts an active season, with up to 19 named storms.

Tags 2020 Atlantic hurricane season Coronavirus COVID-19 hurricane season tropical storm

Houston Matters

Special Edition: Dr. Vivian Ho and Dr. Jill Weatherhead (May 18, 2020)

Troy Schulze

Posted on May 18, 2020 · Experts in health economics and infectious disease answer listeners’ questions about COVID-19.

Tags Coronavirus COVID-19 jill weatherhead Vivian Ho

In-Depth

New Houston-Area Rules To Prevent Flooding Are ‘Obsolete On Arrival’, Some Experts Say

Jen Rice

Posted on January 21, 2020 · Counties are adopting stricter drainage requirements to address increasing rainfall, but are they keeping up with bigger storms?

Tags climate change Fort Bend County fort bend county flooding hurricane Rice SSPEED Center

Transportation

Early Numbers Show Growing Ridership For New Harris County Bus Service

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 19, 2019 · 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.

Tags buses Channelview free rides Harris County Transit public transit

Transportation

$200 Million Project Aims To Lessen Congestion In Brazoria And Fort Bend Counties

Gail Delaughter

Posted on December 4, 2019 · Officials say the work will help move the increasing flow of truck traffic from Port Freeport. More efficient hurricane evacuation is also a goal of the project.

Tags Brazoria County Fort Bend County hurricane evacuation Port Freeport State Highway 36

In-Depth

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher On How Houston Could Recover Quicker From Floods And Hurricanes

Gail Delaughter

Posted on November 11, 2019 · Fletcher says both homeowners and local governments need a more streamlined process for obtaining disaster relief.

Tags fema flooding Hurricane Harvey Lizzie Fletcher tropical storm imelda

In-Depth

How Houston’s Bayou Trails Are Designed To Flood

Gail Delaughter

Posted on October 15, 2019 · As the Bayou Greenways network continues to expand, the Houston Parks Board says it's building trails and fixtures with the knowlege that they'll go underwater at some point.

Tags bayou greenways bike trail cycling flooding resiliency

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