There is plenty of news happening in the Bay Area, and stories will unfold throughout the year. Here are a few stories worth keeping an eye on.
Clear Creek was one of several tributaries that flooded in the Bay Area during Hurricane Harvey. The creek will soon be improved. (via Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
Bay Area continues fight against flooding
A year and a half since Hurricane Harvey, officials from Harris County, League City, Clear Lake and other Bay Area communities are doing everything they can to address flooding and drainage issues from local and regional perspectives.
Proposition B to be implemented
Mayor Sylvester Turner on Dec. 18 announced in a press release implementation of Proposition B would begin after a court dissolved a temporary restraining order on the charter amendment.
Hwy. 146 construction begins in March
After a 180-day delay due to right of way acquisitions and relocations, construction is set to begin in March and will take five years and four phases to complete.
CCISD pushing for school safety legislation
Clear Creek ISD officials have met with state Sen. Larry Taylor, R-Friendswood, and state Rep. Greg Bonnen, R- Friendswood, who are supportive of CCISD’s push for legislation that would improve school safety.
Houston Spaceport Phase 1 infrastructure development begins in February
Contractors will break ground on building infrastructure, which includes four main roads, in February.
A conceptual drawing of what Epicenter League City could look like once developed. (via Courtesy city of League City)
League City officials poised to sign agreement for Epicenter
City officials and the developer are preparing to sign a development agreement that would see construction of Epicenter and a new sportsplex begin. Officials have set a target date of Jan. 31.
Army Corps will consult international, local experts to refine Texas coastal barrier plan
The Army Corps and the Texas General Land Office will soon bring in international officials that have successfully implemented storm-surge barriers in other countries to assess the Texas coastal barrier plan.
UTMB leases former Bay Area Regional Medical Center
The former Bay Area Regional Medical Center will open as UTMB Health Clear Lake Campus by early March.
Concerned parents await results of Clear Creek ISD special-education audit
A consultant surveyed district parents about the district’s special-education services and got a 28 percent response rate. The consultant will use the survey when putting together its recommendations by March.
League City Fire Department continues recruitment efforts, awaits new station
As a result of a recruitment campaign, 60 League City residents applied to become League City firefighters as of mid-December.
