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On Tuesday's show: As Tropical Storm Francine continues to travel up the Gulf Coast, we share the latest information on the storm, and what impact -- if any -- it might have on the Houston area.

And, as we keep an eye on the storm, cleanup still continues from the last one. We get an update on the second round of Beryl debris removal.

Also this hour: According to analysis of Census Bureau data, 21 percent of Houston’s population that's age 65 and older still works. That’s 192,000 Houstonians. Some choose to work longer, but others have no choice. We discuss how some seniors come to the conclusion about whether to retire and when.

Then we check in with Houston First CEO Michael Heckman about efforts to promote Houston’s tourism and convention business. And we seek out any developments surrounding the operation of the George R. Brown Convention Center, Jones Hall, and the Wortham Theater Center.

And we talk with acclaimed choreographer John Neumeier about his adaptation of The Little Mermaid. No, not the Disney story -- an adaptation of the original 1837 fairy tale by Hans Christian Andersen. It's on stage at the Houston Ballet through Sept. 15.

Audio from today's show will be available after 11 a.m. CT. We also offer a free podcast here, on iTunes, Stitcher and other apps.