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CenterPoint releases independent third-party review of company’s Hurricane Beryl response
Read full article: CenterPoint releases independent third-party review of company’s Hurricane Beryl responseCenterPoint Energy has released the findings of an independent report that was conducted on the company’s response to Hurricane Beryl in July.
Harris County Flood Control District report summarizes Beryl’s impact across the county
Read full article: Harris County Flood Control District report summarizes Beryl’s impact across the countyThe Harris County Flood Control District has released a report summarizing the impact of Hurricane Beryl across the area.
Small business payroll growth is moderating, but that could mean more sustainable growth ahead
Read full article: Small business payroll growth is moderating, but that could mean more sustainable growth aheadPayroll payments per small business moderated as 2023 came to a close, according to new data from Bank of America.
Houston Police Department’s report on Astroworld Festival highlights terror from concertgoers
Read full article: Houston Police Department’s report on Astroworld Festival highlights terror from concertgoersThe Houston Police Department released its final report on the Astroworld Festival that led to the death of 10 people nearly two years later.
FINAL REPORT: 2019 ITC fire in Deer Park caused by failure of tank circulation pump, Chemical Safety Board says
Read full article: FINAL REPORT: 2019 ITC fire in Deer Park caused by failure of tank circulation pump, Chemical Safety Board saysThe U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report Thursday on the March 17, 2019 tank farm fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company, LLC (ITC) bulk liquid storage terminal in Deer Park.
Rising Tides
Read full article: Rising TidesA report just released from NASA, NOAA, and other agencies predicts that coastal sea levels will rise a foot by 2050 but we may get there on the Texas coast faster than that! Forecasting a significant increase in coastal flooding to the end of this century and beyond, the report includes interactive tools so that us regular folks can drill down a bit to our own areas to find out just what kind of sea level rises are really predicted. For the Texas coast, there is honestly not much comfort. For instance, Galveston by just the end of this decade, 2030, could see a tidal increase of a full foot, or .32 meters:
Climate change is making Texas hotter, threatening public health, water supply and the state’s infrastructure
Read full article: Climate change is making Texas hotter, threatening public health, water supply and the state’s infrastructureA report from the state climatologist finds that the state is experiencing hotter days with less relief from high temperatures at night.
Senator’s annual ‘Festivus’ report highlights government grant for boat slips, marinas
Read full article: Senator’s annual ‘Festivus’ report highlights government grant for boat slips, marinas“It’s been really, really hard,” said Murray, who was a victim of Harvey. Back at Laguna Harbor, the feds have earmarked dollars for another building project, a new marina. “I’m tired of you spending money on rich people, let’s spend it on those who need money,” said the Junior U.S. On page 66 of last year’s report, Paul highlights Laguna Harbor. Johnson said he has sent a demand letter to Senator Paul on behalf of Laguna Harbor to retract the defamatory claims in the Festivus report.
REPORT: Bond reform working while critics say it misses the point
Read full article: REPORT: Bond reform working while critics say it misses the pointHOUSTON – Harris County is under federal court order to reform its misdemeanor bail bond system to prevent defendants charged with mostly nonviolent crimes from languishing in jail. Now, a year after full implementation, a study supervised by Duke University Professor Brandon Merritt said it’s working with many fewer misdemeanor defendants languishing in jail. It also noted increases in violent crime can’t be traced to bail reform. “No one has ever had any problems or issues with misdemeanor bond reform,” said victim advocate Andy Kahan with Houston Crime Stoppers. “The revolving door at the courthouse surrounding felony defendants who have been repeatedly released on multiple felony bonds has played a significant role in the increase, particularly the murder rates.
REPORT: Here are the top cities where Houston’s new renters are moving from
Read full article: REPORT: Here are the top cities where Houston’s new renters are moving fromHOUSTON – A large chunk of new renters moving to Houston are relocating from only a few hours away. According to a report by Apartment List, about 23% of users looking for places to live in Houston are currently living in San Antonio. More than 60% of the searches were for properties within the Houston metro area. According to the report, nearly 9% of the users living in Houston are considering rentals in Dallas. About 80% of Houston residents are looking for properties within metro areas.