Elyse Smith
Meteorologist at KTRK-TV (Houston, TX)
@abc13houston Meteorologist & Weather Reporter - AMS CBM 875 - Award Winning Forecaster - #STEM & #STEAM Advocate - @abc13weather
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abc13.com | Elyse Smith
Big Bend Ranch State Park in north Texas reported the first sightings of bluebonnets in the state back in early February. By mid-March, those colorful clusters synonymous with spring started to pop up across southeast Texas. The weather, especially in the winter, can dictate how well those flowers bloom each spring and when. ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith spoke to Karrie Calloway with Texas A&M AgriLife about how the weather impacts the annual bloom.
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abc13.com | Elyse Smith
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- This past weekend was active for wildfires in the state, with over 30 reported across Texas. Gusty winds, dry air, and drought conditions allowed even what could have been controlled burns to spread in parts of the state. Four small wildfires occurred in southeast Texas in Brazoria, Polk, Walker, and Harris counties. Each was less than 20 acres in size and continued rather quickly. Monday afternoon, SkyEye flew over the burned area in West Harris County.
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abc7.com | Elyse Smith
ByElyse SmithFriday, March 14, 2025 12:25AM"This is our time to shine:" The Cass-Barrington Academy is preparing for the World Championships in Europe, but first St. Patrick's Day. HOUSTON, Texas -- The students of the Cass-Barrington Academy of Irish Dance are looking forward to St. Patrick's Day. "This is our time to shine," Founder Erin Cass said. The academy is one of the largest Irish dance schools in southeast Texas, and dancers begin their training as early as age 5.
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abc13.com | Elyse Smith
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Spring break is here, and so is allergy season. Over the weekend, Oak pollen counts increased tenfold, from a count of 59 on Friday, March 7, to over 400 on Monday, March 10. And these pollen counts will only go up from here, where tree pollen season could last through late April or early May. One reason is how mild Houston's climate is, even in the winter, allowing pollen season to begin early and last later into the year.
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abc13.com | Elyse Smith
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A found that women currently hold less than 30% of jobs in the energy sector. Nationally, women make up almost half of the overall workforce. Houston is the nation's energy capital, so ABC13 Meteorologist Elyse Smith spoke to three women in the field to learn more about local representation in the industry. Amani El-Atta is a senior manager at a company that specializes in low-carbon energy.
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