Life in the Swamp

Houston, Under Water Again

City officials are calling the flooding "a historic event."

Weather

For the Chron’s Sci Guy, the Sun is Here to Stay

Loyal followers of Eric Berger's weather chats are in luck.

Bayougraphy

Hurricane expert Chris Hebert discusses predicting storms, fighting misinformation, and preparing for this year’s storm season.

07/09/2015 By Jeff Balke

Advice

It's more complicated than you'd think.

News

Benefits planned for the family of Chris Kirby, who leaves behind a wife and two children.

News

Bernie's Burger Bus, Underbelly, Lopez and others are currently closed.

News

City's worst natural disaster since 2001's Tropical Storm Allison

Weather Report

Non-summer is simply glorious, wonderful, and sweet—pecan bombardments and venomous caterpillars aside.

11/03/2014 By John Lomax

Snowpocalypse Soup

Making a hot, hearty pot of soup is simpler than you think.

The Rains Came

We're back on Frankie MacDonald's Nova Scotian radar, and that means trouble.

10/30/2013 By John Lomax

Essays

A singularly harrowing account of Hurricane Ike’s fury and the four souls whose lives it nearly took.

09/03/2013 By John Lomax