In response to escalating protests in Los Angeles and nationwide, Houston law enforcement is preparing for possible demonstrations, coordinating with state and federal partners to prevent civil unrest while emphasizing support for peaceful assembly.
Southeast Texas is expecting widespread showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, with Houston under a Level 2 "Slight Risk" for severe weather. Residents can expect two rounds of storms, with the most significant risk of destructive gusts, isolated tornadoes, and street flooding from the afternoon to early evening, potentially affecting the afternoon commute.
A $5.1 million beach restoration project is underway at Jamaica Beach on Galveston Island, Texas, Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham announced. The project will add 61,000 cubic yards of sand along 3,300 feet of shoreline, aiming to protect coastal communities and wildlife habitats. Completion is expected by August 2025, with 90% of funding covered by federal emergency assistance.
The Coastal Texas Project is poised to reshape the future of Galveston and the Gulf Coast. At $34 billion, it’s the most significant civil works effort in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers history, aimed at defending 3,300 miles of Texas coastline from devastating hurricanes, while restoring ecosystems and protecting America’s busiest energy hub.
Communities near Galveston and Houston are under increased environmental threat as coal plants benefit from loosened federal regulations. Under President Trump’s second term, EPA rollbacks and staffing cuts have raised concern among public health officials and environmental advocates who warn of worsening air quality and elevated health risks for low-income and minority residents in affected areas.