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Energy & Environment

Flooding From Hurricane Harvey Polluted Coral Reefs More Than 100 Miles Offshore

Katie Watkins

Posted on April 12, 2021 · The research shows just how far Houston’s flooding problems go.

Tags coral reef Galveston Bay Hurricane Harvey pollution tax day flood

Transportation

Houston Traffic Campaign Looks To Promote Safety After Freeway Breakdowns

Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 12, 2021 · Safety experts say exiting your vehicle on or near the freeway could make a dangerous situation even worse.

Tags car insurance freeways Houston Transtar pedestrians traffic crashes

Town Square

What’s Your Favorite Asian Comfort Food? Chef Christine Ha Shares Hers, Plus Her Personal Food Journey

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 8, 2021 · Today, a show to make you hungry – we’re talking Asian comfort food with Houston Chef Christine Ha.

Tags Asian cuisine Christine Ha Masterchef

Town Square

Is The Economy On The Road To Recovery?

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 7, 2021 · Experts discuss and field listener questions on money, unemployment, taxes and the pandemic economy.

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Town Square

From Dating to Anxiety to Agoraphobia, How Do We Adjust To Social Interactions Post-Pandemic?

Catherine Lu

Posted on April 6, 2021 · What has a year of isolation done to our social skills? Experts discus how to navigate interactions and expectations, and the stress and safety concerns that come with it.

Tags COVID Dr. Susan McLellan mental health pandemic Robert Snellgrove

Energy & Environment

As Winter Storm Death Toll Exceeds Hurricane Harvey, Scope Of Loss Becomes Clearer

Katie Watkins

Posted on March 30, 2021 · When severe winter weather caused the state’s power grid to partially collapse, millions of Texans lost power for days. Those who suffered the most were among the most vulnerable populations, according to an analysis of the latest data from the Harris County Medical Examiners’ Office.

Tags Hurricane Harvey winter freeze Winter Storm

Energy & Environment

Winter Freeze Another Setback For Texas Beekeepers

Katie Watkins

Posted on March 25, 2021 · Some local beekeepers estimate they lost about 25-30% of their bee colonies this winter, both from the freeze and other issues plaguing the pollinators.

Tags honeybees Texas bees winter freeze

Energy & Environment

Houston Firefighters To Carry Out Controlled Burn At Arboretum For First Time In 20 Years

Katie Watkins

Posted on March 22, 2021 · Prescribed fires are a land management technique that help prevent future fires and revitalize the soil.

Tags controlled burning goats Houston Arboretum natural conservation

Town Square

LGBTQ Community Bands Together To Outlive Pandemic And Prejudices

Brenda Valdivia

Posted on March 9, 2021 · Non-profit associations have also pooled funds for rental assistance programs for families whose income has been affected by the COVID pandemic.

Tags Austin Davis Ruiz BakerRipley Black Queer Plus Fred Goodall Ian Haddock Ian L. Haddock Law Harrington Senior Living Center LGBTQ Montrose Center Normal Anomaly Initiative rental assistance

Local

Eddie Robinson, Houston Public Media Anchor Of 7 Years, Leaves Morning Chair For New Talk Show

Paul DeBenedetto

Posted on March 5, 2021 · Since starting in 2014, Robinson has been the voice — and sometimes the face — of the station. Now he’ll helm a new weekly show.

Tags Eddie Robinson houston public media i see u morning edition

Town Square

How Do We Find Innovative Solutions And Tap Into Creativity In Times Of Crisis?

Catherine Lu

Posted on March 4, 2021 · We hear the story of how a Rice University engineering team designed an emergency ventilator in just a matter of weeks to help COVID-19 patients. And a bestselling author discusses ways to tap into one’s own inventive spirit.

Tags Apollo BVM COVID-19 ventilator Danny Blacker Julia Cameron The Listening Path Thomas Herring

Education News

Houston Area Schools Respond To Gov. Greg Abbott’s Mask Order

Laura Isensee

Posted on March 2, 2021 · HISD, Texas' largest school district, said it will continue to require students, staff and visitors to wear masks on district property and at district events. Other districts are awaiting guidance from the Texas Education Agency.

Local

Houston Leaders Slam Gov. Greg Abbott’s Decision To Reopen Texas, End Mask Mandate

Katie Watkins / Matt Harab

Posted on March 2, 2021 · Both Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner harshly criticized the governor's announcement, expressing fears that it would slow down recovery efforts.

In-Depth

What Recovery From The Ice Storm Looks Like In Kashmere Gardens

Laura Isensee

Posted on March 2, 2021 · At a mass aid distribution site this weekend, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner told reporters tens of thousands of Houstonians still don’t have running water in their homes, two weeks after a winter storm caused crippling power outages in much of Texas. 

Tags disaster recovery equity Kashmere Gardens Winter Storm

Health & Science

Harris County To Get 12,000 Doses Of The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine This Week

Katie Watkins / Matt Harab

Posted on March 1, 2021 · The doses are being delivered to the FEMA vaccination site at NRG Park on Tuesday.

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