What we reported: Flooding caused damage along Cypress Creek after 15 inches of rain fell on the area on April 18. County officials said 9,800 homes flooded in Harris County.

The latest: Cypress Creek overflowed, damaging trails in several Harris County Precinct 4 parks as well as homes and businesses. Houston-based Residents Against Flooding has encouraged the county to initiate more buyouts, allowing the county to purchase and demolish homes within a flood plain.

What’s next: Harris County Flood Control District has proposed $60 million in new construction projects  in 2017 to reduce flooding, according to its annual capital improvement program report.