Behind the Headlines

By Paula Wethington

C-SPAN was broadcasting KHOU-TV from Houston, so national viewers can catch the local spin on Hurricane Ike. (Unfortunately, as I’m typing this at 9 p.m., it looks like C-SPAN is going back to other programming!)

When I was watching, the news anchors were reporting many of their viewers had just lost power. But the local media planned ahead for that scenario, and the TV anchors started announcing which radio stations are simulcasting their audio.

One of the most important details is that rescue efforts in many areas are on hold until the winds subside.

“It’s too late to move. It’s too late for anybody to come get you,” the Houston news anchors said.