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Energy & Environment
After nearly 7,000 wildfires in Texas last year, a wet winter could reduce the risk in 2024
Posted on · El Niño weather conditions are expected to increase precipitation chances during Texas' dormant wildfire season this year.
Tag: drought
Houston Matters
If you’re celebrating the cool weather, enjoy it while it lasts
Posted on · Houston Chronicle meteorologist Justin Ballard says some heat is coming back late this week, and we might even get back into the 90s.
Weather
Houston weather: High temps below 100 for the first time in months
Posted on · The city has already recorded 45 days of 100 degree temperatures just this year, which sits one day short of tying the record from 2011.
Houston Matters
Taking stock of the drought (Aug. 25, 2023)
Posted on · On Friday's show: As the City of Houston prepares to enter stage two of it's drought contingency plan, we take stock of the severity of the situation and discuss the ways it's affecting our environment.
City of Houston
Houston considering mandatory water usage restrictions for city residents
Posted on · Houston Public Works is asking residents to conserve water by limiting their outdoor watering to two days per week and between the hours of 7 p.m. and 5 a.m.
Houston Matters
Chances for rain (Aug. 22, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: While the bulk of rain in today’s forecast may land south of us, there are several other storm systems developing in the Atlantic. Could any of them bring some much-needed rain here?
Houston Matters
How to keep your trees healthy during drought
Posted on · Trees for Houston's Barry Ward offers listeners advice as we navigate drought conditions and ongoing extreme heat.
Houston Matters
The AJ Armstrong Case (Aug. 17, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: After two mistrials, a jury has found AJ Armstrong guilty of killing his parents. Separately, Armstrong is suing HPD, alleging police planted evidence to force a false conviction. We learn the latest on the Armstrong saga.
Weather
Katy issues mandatory water restrictions for second consecutive summer as hot, dry weather persists
Posted on · Residents and businesses in the fast-growing suburb west of Houston are limited to watering their landscapes twice per week until further notice, with violators subject to fines or having their water turned off by the city.
Weather
Harris County’s extreme summer heat is creating a prime climate for possible wildfires, expert says
Posted on · As of Monday morning, National Weather Service declared yet another excessive heat warning for the Houston area.
Houston Matters
How and when to water your lawn as extreme heat endures
Posted on · Meg Tapp from the Garden Club of Houston addresses that concern and answers listener questions about caring for the plants in their life.
Houston Matters
Wildfire risks amid ongoing extreme heat (Aug. 14, 2023)
Posted on · On Monday's show: Updates on HISD, looking at our risk for wildfires, and your gardening questions answered.
Weather
Texas is preparing for more wildfires without a break from heat in forecast
Posted on · The number of acres burned this year is dramatically lower compared to 2022. But a rash of new fires have put state and local officials on edge.
Houston Matters
Persistent extreme heat (Aug. 8, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Will this extreme heat ever let up? Can we take some solace in knowing it’s helping to hold back major storms?
Houston Matters
Standoff at the border (July 25, 2023)
Posted on · On Tuesday's show: Gov. Abbott is refusing to remove buoys from the Rio Grande that the Justice Department says are illegal. Abbott says Texas has the right to defend its borders from “invasion.” We discuss this recent border standoff.