About this episode

The episode discusses Tropical Storm Bertha and its potential impact on Greater Houston, along with a conversation about family-friendly neighborhoods in the area.

On Tuesday's show: Meteorologist Justin Ballard of the Houston Chronicle gives us the latest on Tropical Storm Bertha, which has formed in the Gulf southwest of Florida, and how it might affect Greater Houston in the coming days. Also this hour: Is Greater Houston a good place to raise a family? What could make it better? We discuss how do define what makes a neighborhood family-friendly, where and why some parts of Greater Houston may fall short, and where and why others may be great for families. Watch

Topics covered

• Tropical Storm
• Family-friendly neighborhoods
• Meteorology
• Community discussion
• Greater Houston

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