Space City Weather’s Eric Berger weighs in on hurricane season, SpaceX and more

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Space City Weather’s Eric Berger weighs in on hurricane season, SpaceX and more

By Connor McGovern, Olivia Aldridge | 4:30 AM Jun 24, 2022 CDT

With temperatures rising in the Houston area, county leaders delivered messages of warning to residents (Jishnu Nair/Community Impact Newspaper)

The June 24 episode of The Houston Breakdown discusses the beginning of hurricane season with Eric Berger, the co-founder and editor of Space City Weather.

Berger also looks back on his journey reporting on Houston weather and gives insight into the developments in Texas space flight programs, including the rise of SpaceX.

Also on this episode...

Findings from an ongoing feasibility study show that a potential countywide stormwater conveyance tunnel system could cost $30 billion dollars; the Houston Health Department adopts changes in eligibility for children receiving the COVID-19 vaccine; Conroe ISD’s board of trustees approves a new career and technical drone program, the Pride Houston 365 parade and festival returns; and more.

By Connor McGovern

Audio Intern

Connor McGovern produces Community Impact Newspaper's podcasts, The Austin Breakdown, The Houston Breakdown and The DFW Breakdown. He also works as a reporter and producer for Mid-Missouri Public Radio and an editor at the Columbia Missourian. In May 2023, Connor will graduate from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in journalism.

By Olivia Aldridge

Host & Producer

Olivia hosts and produces Community Impact Newspaper's podcasts, the Austin Breakdown, the Houston Breakdown and the DFW Breakdown. She launched the podcasts after nearly three years as a reporter for the newspaper, covering public health, business, development and Travis County government for the Central Austin edition. Olivia worked as a reporter and producer for South Carolina Public Radio before moving to Texas. You can follow her on Twitter @ojaldridge.