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The more than $26 billion set of projects will project residents and businesses from flooding caused by storm surge. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:15 AM Jul 26, 2021 CDT
Billion-dollar benefit: Gulf Coast Protection District aims to fund coastal barrier project
Legislators spoke before an audience June 30 about the 2021 legislative session. (Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:31 PM Jul 1, 2021 CDT
Local legislators recap success of 2021 session
(Courtesy city of League City)
Houston
7:17 PM Jun 22, 2021 CDT
Bay Area officials trying to make watershed study projects feasible
Houston
6:00 AM May 21, 2021 CDT
Billion-dollar proposal: League City, others to consider funding regional drainage work
With a unanimous vote March 23, League City City Council showed support for the creation of the Gulf Coast Protection District, an entity that could be formed through the Texas Legislature to fund the coastal barrier. (Courtesy city of League City)
Houston
6:00 AM Apr 1, 2021 CDT
League City City Council voices support for Gulf Coast Protection District
After a yearlong study, officials presented potential solutions to local flooding in the Bay Area. (Courtesy city of League City)
Houston
8:33 PM Mar 30, 2021 CDT
Consultants propose regional flooding solutions for Dickinson Bayou
Houston
5:45 AM Jan 27, 2021 CST
Stopping storm surge: Coastal barrier aims to protect Greater Houston area
Galveston Bay Park is a plan that would mitigate storm damage to the Texas Gulf Coast during a hurricane. (Rendering courtesy Rogers Partners)
Houston
1:45 PM Dec 30, 2020 CST
Galveston Bay Park would complement proposed coastal barrier
Sen. Larry Taylor spoke Dec. 9 at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Pearland Campus about the 87th Texas Legislature.
Houston
11:20 AM Dec 23, 2020 CST
Local politicians focusing on coastal barrier, budget during legislative session
coastal barrier, Coastal Texas Study
Houston
12:20 PM Dec 7, 2020 CST
Public comment period on coastal barrier extended
The Coastal Texas Study includes proposals for several projects meant to protect Galveston Bay with multiple lines of defense from major storms. (Courtesy Army Corps of Engineers)
Houston
4:22 PM Dec 2, 2020 CST
Environmentalists question proposed coastal barrier, ask for deadline extension to comment on plan
The Coastal Texas Study proposes several projects working together to protect Galveston Bay with multiple lines of defense. (Courtesy Army Corps of Engineers)
Houston
4:35 PM Nov 16, 2020 CST
Experts accept public input as Coastal Texas Study nears completion
Originally, the Coastal Texas Study included a proposal to build 76 miles of flood walls and levees to protect Galveston Island and the Bolivar Peninsula from flooding during hurricanes. (Courtesy Coastal Texas Study)
Houston
11:45 AM Nov 11, 2020 CST
Officials discuss funding options for coastal barrier
Kayla Alix is vying for the District 129 seat against incumbent Dennis Paul. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
6:00 AM Oct 17, 2020 CDT
November 2020 election Q&A: Texas House of Representatives District 129 candidates Dennis Paul, Kayla Alix
Rep. Dennis Paul, R-Houston (top right) spoke during a Bay Area Houston Transportation Partnership webinar about the upcoming legislative session. (Screenshot via livestream)
Houston
3:10 PM Aug 24, 2020 CDT
State Rep. Dennis Paul shares thoughts on upcoming legislative session
Dennis Paul, Ryan Lee, 2020 March primary elections, 2020 March primaries
Houston
4:26 PM Feb 10, 2020 CST
2020 Primary Election Guide Q&A: Get to know the Republican candidates for state District 129
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Texas Senate District 11 (Screenshot from Texas Legislative Council website)
Houston
7:00 AM
Q&A: Get to know the candidates for Texas Senate District 11 ahead of primary election
The more than $26 billion set of projects will project residents and businesses from flooding caused by storm surge. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:15 AM
Billion-dollar benefit: Gulf Coast Protection District aims to fund coastal barrier project
Houston
6:20 AM
Gulf Coast Protection District created; coastal barrier could be funded without taxes
Legislators spoke before an audience June 30 about the 2021 legislative session. (Jake Magee/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:53 PM
Local legislators recap success of 2021 session
(Courtesy city of League City)
Houston
6:24 PM
Bay Area officials trying to make watershed study projects feasible
Houston
6:00 AM
Billion-dollar proposal: League City, others to consider funding regional drainage work
Houston
6:15 AM
Billion-dollar proposal: Friendswood among cities to consider funding regional drainage solutions
With little discussion April 5, Friendswood City Council voted in favor of a resolution to show support for House Bill 3029, the passage of which would result in the creation of a taxing entity to help fund the operation of the proposed coastal barrier. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
4:10 PM
Friendswood joins League City in supporting creation of Gulf Coast Protection District
With a unanimous vote March 23, League City City Council showed support for the creation of the Gulf Coast Protection District, an entity that could be formed through the Texas Legislature to fund the coastal barrier. (Courtesy city of League City)
Houston
6:00 AM
League City City Council voices support for Gulf Coast Protection District
After a yearlong study, officials presented potential solutions to local flooding in the Bay Area. (Courtesy city of League City)
Houston
7:35 PM
Consultants propose regional flooding solutions for Dickinson Bayou