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From Houston Public Media: Molly McPherson was deployed to Houston during Hurricane Ike in 2008, when she worked for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), so she knows what it’s like to lose electricity during the summer in southeast Texas. The Massachusetts-based crisis communications strategist also works with utility companies, so she understands why CenterPoint Energy is taking heat from Houston-area residents and elected officials in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl. More than 1 million…

Perched on the edge of Corpus Christi Bay, the Texas State Aquarium is a beacon of marine conservation and education. However, its idyllic setting faces challenges during hurricane season. By Texas StandardJuly 11, 2024 9:16 amTexas Standard Original, Whole Shows

When Beryl touched down on the Texas Gulf Coast early Monday, it was a Category 1 hurricane.  Wind speeds reached up to 80 miles an hour and, so far, at least seven people have been pronounced dead, and more than a million people in the Houston area were still without power Wednesday morning. Thankfully, Beryl has since been downgraded to a tropical depression, which means that state officials, utility providers and everyday Texans have started…

From The Texas Newsroom: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott says it’s not true that the president couldn’t reach state leaders about distributing emergency relief supplies after Hurricane Beryl, calling Joe Biden’s statements “a complete lie.” On Tuesday, the Houston Chronicle reported that Biden said he was trying to “track down” the governor to secure the disaster declaration request needed to release federal aid. Biden told the newspaper he did not connect until Tuesday afternoon with Lt….

Two people died when trees fell on homes as the Category 1 hurricane brought winds over 80 mph and heavy rain to the region early Monday. By Sarah Grunau, Houston Public MediaJuly 9, 2024 3:49 pmEnergy & Environment, Houston Public Media, Texas Newsroom

The Austin Humane Society took in 94 dogs and cats from a coastal shelter that was projected to be in the path of then-Hurricane Beryl. Many of hose animals are already up for adoption. Charlotte O’Banion, shelter manager for the Austin Humane Society, said staff and volunteers relocated most of the 70 animals they were housing to temporary foster homes. This helped create space for the influx of animals from The Gulf Coast Humane Society…