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Democrat Michael Moore (left) is running against Republican Tom Ramsey for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner.
Houston
7:47 PM Nov 3, 2020 CST
UPDATE: On strength of early results, Ramsey declares victory in Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner race
Several named storms have brought heavy rainfall to the Houston area during the 2020 hurricane season amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:13 PM Oct 30, 2020 CDT
In the midst of 2020’s economic downturn, Harris County continues to consider social vulnerability when prioritizing flood mitigation projects
As the Army Corps of Engineers continues to study flood mitigation options for the Buffalo Bayou, Addicks Reservoir and Barker Reservoir watersheds, officials with the Katy Prairie Conservancy said they and a coalition of other stakeholders are urging the Corps to reassess its early findings. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:04 AM Oct 25, 2020 CDT
Katy Prairie officials call on Army Corps to rethink flooding concepts in western Harris County
Clay Road Community Center is set to open in early 2021. (Courtesy Harris County Project Recovery)
Houston
11:27 AM Oct 22, 2020 CDT
Clay Road Community Center slated to open in early 2021
Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston region in 2017. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:39 PM Oct 21, 2020 CDT
Q&A: Houston hydrologist explains climate change’s role in intensified flooding, importance of planning for future storms
Houston
4:35 PM Oct 8, 2020 CDT
Q&A: Candidates for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner talk COVID-19 response, criminal justice
Buffalo Bayou runs through the city of Houston. (Matt Dulin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:50 PM Oct 5, 2020 CDT
Proposal for underground flood tunnels along Buffalo Bayou 'dropped from consideration' in interim report
Before heading to the polls, see what each candidate had to say about these key issues. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
9:30 AM Oct 1, 2020 CDT
COVID-19, flood mitigation, education: Texas House District 130 candidates talk top issues in Cypress, Tomball
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
The Harris County Flood Warning System measured measured over 11 inches of rain near the Westbury area in 24 hours as of almost 9 a.m. Sept. 22. (Screenshot Harris County Flood Warning System)
Houston
9:21 AM Sep 22, 2020 CDT
Beta updates: Flood control district monitoring Brays Bayou; Willow Waterhole nears flood stage overnight
A graphic from the National Weather Service shows wind speed probabilities for Tropical Storm Laura as of 10:55 a.m. Aug. 24. (Screenshot Courtesy National Weather Service)
Houston
3:04 PM Aug 24, 2020 CDT
With Tropical Storm Laura's track still uncertain, Harris County officials urge preparedness
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
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Flood mitigation efforts are underway along Cypress Creek. (Mikah Boyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
3:58 PM
Major maintenance of Cypress Creek, tributaries progresses
An extension of the Cypress Park stormwater detention basin could start in 2027. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:00 PM
Flood mitigation efforts in Cy-Fair continue 5 years after Hurricane Harvey
Friendswood City Council unanimously ratified the city manager's completion of the H-GAC's Regional Mitigation Program Method of Distribution Funding Form during its meeting Aug. 1. (Andy Yanez/Community Impact)
Houston
12:12 PM
Friendswood accepts $4.6M for storm mitigation from Houston-Galveston Area Council
Hurricane Harvey brought historic flooding to Pearland, Friendswood and Brookside Village, as documented by residents of the area. (Courtesy Rudy G.)
Houston
8:49 PM
Pearland in position to receive at least $14.8M in Hurricane Harvey response funds
Houston
6:05 AM
Officials fight for reform as property values skyrocket
The funds are intended to provide financial assistance to counties and local jurisdictions for risk-mitigation projects related to flooding, hurricanes and other natural disasters. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:41 PM
H-GAC unveils preliminary plan for distributing $488M in federal funds
Houston
6:45 AM
Local officials fight for reform as property values increase
Neighbors in the Fifth Ward community have expressed concerns about a cancer cluster that was allegedly caused by a wood preserving site. Now, the city of Houston and Harris County are taking legal action. (Sofia Gonzalez/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:02 PM
Houston, Harris County announce legal action against Union Pacific Corp., alleging link to cancer cluster
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
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