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Construction will be underway this fall on a project to reduce flood damage along White Oak Bayou between Hollister Street and FM 1960. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
7:01 PM Sep 30, 2020 CDT
Harris County awards $20.5 million contract for White Oak Bayou widening project
Members of the Harris County Commissioners Court are expected to discuss where to set the property tax rate for fiscal year 2020-21 at a Sept. 29 meeting, and a recently released recommendation from the county's budget office suggests a no-new-revenue rate could be proposed to support the county's general needs. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
4:29 PM Sep 28, 2020 CDT
Harris County budget office recommends tax rate decrease ahead of Sept. 29 discussion
A historically passive approach to flood mitigation along Cypress Creek could be changing as officials with the Harris County Flood Control District work to roll out a new strategy for implementing projects in the area. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
4:18 PM Aug 19, 2020 CDT
Flood control officials aim to shift from passive to aggressive under new project strategy for Cypress Creek
Houston
2:33 PM Aug 17, 2020 CDT
Three years after Harvey, Harris County home buyouts lag in response to Cypress Creek flooding
The Houston-Galveston Area Council’s Transportation Policy Council voted June 26 to form a working group to craft a memorandum of understanding that is envisioned as a way to secure commitments from the Texas Department of Transportation and other stakeholders around the North Houston Highway Improvement Project. (Nathan Colbert/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:13 PM Jul 27, 2020 CDT
I-45, Woodridge Village, COVID-19: July 28 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting preview
Michael Moore has defeated Diana Martinez Alexander in the Democratic primary runoff for Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner, according to unofficial results.
Houston
8:32 PM Jul 14, 2020 CDT
UPDATED: Michael Moore wins Democratic runoff, will face Tom Ramsey in race for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner seat
Residents gather at a community meeting held by the Harris County Flood Control District in September to discuss a channel improvements project along a Cypress Creek channel in the Timberlake Estates subdivision. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:45 PM Jul 14, 2020 CDT
Construction begins on channel improvements near Timberlake Estates, Ravensway in Cy-Fair
KAty june 25 flooding
Houston
7:51 AM Jun 25, 2020 CDT
Update: Flood advisory, warning in effect for Katy area for June 25 storms
Green Trails was built out in 1998. (Jen Para/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:09 AM May 29, 2020 CDT
May 2020 featured neighborhood: Learn more about Green Trails in the Katy area
The district is creating locally fund, watershed-spanning implementation plans in Halls Bayou after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers did not approve federal funding. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
6:00 PM May 21, 2020 CDT
As hurricane season nears, Harris County reworks flood bond plans
A study in Harris County into the potential use of underground tunnels to alleviate flooding is moving forward. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:50 PM May 5, 2020 CDT
Harris County to begin study of routes for potential underground flood tunnel
Silvermill offers a variety of community amenities to its residents: •two tennis courts •pool with slides •park with a playground and swings •clubhouse •easy access to Mayde Creek North Hike and Bike Trail and Mayde Creek MUD North Park (Jen Para/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:45 AM Mar 15, 2020 CDT
Featured neighborhood: Learn more about Silvermill in the Katy area
The Harris County Flood Control District is working on several desilting projects on channels that lead to the Addicks Reservoir. (Community Impact Staff)
Houston
6:30 AM Mar 11, 2020 CDT
Harris County Flood Control District begins $6M desilting project near Addicks Reservoir
Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 at a Feb. 25 meeting to begin a search process to replace Chief Budget Officer Bill Jackson (far right). (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:44 AM Feb 26, 2020 CST
Harris County commissioners vote to replace budget director
A new townhome project along Telge Road has sparked concerns about residents in nearby communities that the project's location near Cypress Creek could worsen flooding. Developers with the project said they have gone above and beyond in following regulations. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:17 AM Feb 18, 2020 CST
Officials: Decades of development may have contributed to Cypress Creek watershed floods
Williamsburg Parish
Houston
3:45 PM Feb 17, 2020 CST
Featured neighborhood: Learn more about Williamsburg Parish in the Katy area
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
The Community Flood Resilience Task Force was established by the Commissioners Court in 2020 and consists of 17 members. According to the task force’s website, the group advises Harris County on flood resilience planning and projects that take into consideration the needs of the community. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:09 AM
Community Flood Resilience Task Force presents first annual report to Harris County commissioners
Harris County commissioners discussed a potential $1 billion bond to fund roads, parks, and public safety during their June 28 meeting. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:08 PM
Harris County commissioners discuss possible $1B bond for November election
At $1.18 million, Missouri City City Council has approved a contract for a new regional detention basin for new development on the north side of the city. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:27 AM
Missouri City City Council authorizes $1.18 million construction contract for Willow Waterhole regional detention
Located near the intersection of Atascocita Road and Timber Forest Drive, Eagle Springs comprises 4,005 single-family homes and is zoned to Humble ISD. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:13 AM
Check out June's featured neighborhood in the Lake Houston area: Eagle Springs, 77346
Located near the intersection of Louetta and Old Louetta roads, Estates at Windrush comprises 86 single-family homes and is zoned to Klein ISD. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:02 AM
Check out June's featured neighborhood in Spring, Klein: Estates at Windrush, 77379
The additional funding will go toward projects that will help drainage issues with the goal of reducing floods during Houston's next major weather event. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
2:25 PM
Houston approves additional funds to fix repeated drainage issues across city
David Ramos, executive director of the Harris County Office of Management and Budget, explains the exemption increase in Commissioners Court on June 14. (Screenshot courtesy of Harris County Commissioners Court)
Houston
2:09 PM
Harris County commissioners approve higher property tax exemption for seniors, residents with disabilities
The Harris County Flood Control District announced Phase 2 findings of its stormwater conveyance tunnel feasibility study on June 16. (Staff photo/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:44 PM
Harris County Flood Control District estimates underground flood tunnels could cost $30 billion
By November 2023, the Cypress Creek Flooding Task Force hopes to have a new drainage district on the ballot for voters in the Cypress Creek area in Spring. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:10 PM
Community task force sets sights on new drainage district to address Cypress Creek flooding
Hurricane season began June 1. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:57 PM
Harris County Flood Control District offers tips to prepare for start of hurricane season