The significance of solar and wind power in saving Texans from extreme heat
When a heat dome settled over Texas in June 2023, bringing with it severe heat and humidity, high-temperature records were broken throughout the state....
History of the Texas mining industry
Year after year, Texas ranks among the top three states for non-fuel mining costs. Almost 90% of the state's industrial reserves are derived from...
The operation of the Barker and Addicks reservoirs in Houston
The Addicks and Barker dams are part of the federal flood control project. They are intended to retain water during heavy rains in order...
Houston’s Flood Control System: Battling Nature in the Gulf Coast Region
Flooding has been and remains the number one natural disaster problem for the United States. This fact has been proven over decades of observation...
The Future of Transportation Engineering: Integrating Autonomous Systems into Houston’s Urban Infrastructure
Driverless cars, autonomous drones, and other robotic vehicles are no longer science fiction. They are on the verge of transforming urban infrastructure, and Houston,...
Houston at the Crossroads: From Black Gold to Green Fuel
Houston is widely considered the world's oil and gas capital, confidently holding the top spot. But to stay ahead of the curve, the city...
The Texas City disaster of 1947: the deadliest in US history
On April 16-17, 1947, an accident happened in Texas City, caused by a fire and explosion of the cargo ship SS Grandcamp. Between 400...
The Story of Houston’s Water System
The site for founding Houston was specifically chosen because of its proximity to water. Despite this, the city has always faced challenges with its...
How Houston Sorts and Recycles Its Trash?
For Houston, as for most major cities globally, managing trash remains a persistent and pressing problem that's been begging for a solution. Yet, serious...
The Story of Houston’s First Power Plant
The electric era in Houston began in 1882. That year marked the start of serious efforts to establish a central power plant in the...