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Winter Storm Uri left many residents with burst pipes and no power. Now, the city of Houston is asking for public input on a draft action plan to help with the long-lasting effects and future disaster events. (Sofia Gonzalez/Community Impact Newspaper)

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Houston seeking input on Winter Storm Uri draft action plan

By Sofia Gonzalez

The meeting for public input will be held at 3 p.m. on Aug. 9.

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Published 5:00 PM | Jul 19, 2022 CDT

McKinney officials request residents conserve water due to extreme heat conditions

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Published 4:24 PM | Jul 18, 2022 CDT

North Texas Municipal Water District asks residents to limit outdoor use

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Published 1:16 PM | Jul 12, 2022 CDT

As temperatures rise, League City Public Works is ready to withstand heat

Unincorporated areas of Harris County, shown in pink, are subject to a burn ban starting June 28. (ArcGIS map courtesy HCPID A&E)

Published 1:31 PM | Jun 28, 2022 CDT

Harris County fire marshal issues burn ban amid drought conditions

Katy City Council approved over $280,000 in funds to continue construction of a stormwater mitigation pond on Kingsland Boulevard near one of Katy's wastewater treatment plants. (Community Impact Newspaper)

Published 10:23 AM | Jun 14, 2022 CDT

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The SBA is offering low-interest disaster loans to Williamson County residents and businesses affected by the March 21 tornadoes. (Haley Grace/Community Impact Newspaper)

Published 11:04 AM | May 9, 2022 CDT

SBA disaster loans available to Williamson County residents, businesses following March 21 tornadoes

Williamson County voted April 1 to extend its burn ban. (Courtesy Pexels)

Published 11:02 AM | Apr 1, 2022 CDT

Williamson County extends outdoor burn ban as dry conditions continue

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Published 5:19 PM | Mar 30, 2022 CDT

Damage assessments in Williamson County continue following March 21 tornadoes

Williamson County officials are continuing to survey damage from the two tornados that affected Round Rock, Hutto, Granger, Jarrell, Taylor and other portions of the county March 21. (Chance Flowers/Community Impact Newspaper)

Published 1:44 PM | Mar 28, 2022 CDT

Williamson County extends disaster declaration as residents, crews continue to estimate damage caused by tornadoes