Wildfire risks amid ongoing extreme heat (Aug. 14, 2023)

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On Monday’s show: With two weeks before the start of the school year, News 88.7’s Dominic Anthony Walsh updates us on the latest out of the Houston Independent School District.

Also this hour: On Friday, Governor Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration due to a number of wildfires burning in Texas. With continued hot and dry conditions and burn bans taking effect, we consider how much of a concern are they here in Greater Houston.

Then, Meg Tapp of The Garden Club of Houston answers your questions.

And we get an update on Houston sports from Jeff Balke.

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