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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
Harris County's goal is for a handful of projects to go out for construction bids in the second and third quarters of 2020. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
5:35 PM May 1, 2020 CDT
Construction expected to start on several Cy-Fair-area road projects in coming months
Rice University’s COVID-19 Research Fund Oversight and Review Committee has announced the first projects to be backed by the initiative, all aimed at fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
6:27 PM Apr 20, 2020 CDT
Rice University awards first COVID-19 research grants
Crews work on a project to build a Hwy. 6 flyover bridge March 26. (Danica Smithwick/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:54 PM Mar 26, 2020 CDT
With construction workers exempted from stay-at-home order, Cy-Fair road projects move forward
Drivers will not have to pay tolls on county toll roads through April 29, a move supporters said is meant to help "essential" employees who continue to go to work during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
9:46 AM Mar 25, 2020 CDT
Harris County suspends toll road tolls, extends disaster declaration through April 29
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
A proposed road project in Cypress involves extending Greenhouse Road under Union Pacific Corp. railroad tracks and Hwy. 290 to connect with Skinner Road.
Houston
2:56 PM Jan 16, 2020 CST
Project connecting Greenhouse, Skinner roads moves forward
As Harris County studies mobility needs, Cy-Fair officials said the area’s rapid population growth—which has prompted several projects over the past few years, including along Cypress North Houston Road—should be given top consideration. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:28 AM Dec 18, 2019 CST
Harris County takes closer look at mobility funding
Residents gather at a Sept. 24 community engagement meeting hosted by the Harris County Flood Control District.
Houston Metro
9:23 PM Sep 25, 2019 CDT
Long-awaited flood control projects in Timberlake area move forward
Houston Metro
2:05 PM May 23, 2019 CDT
Despite challenges, Harris County to speed up flood projects
A proposed road project in Cypress involves extending Greenhouse Road under Union Pacific Corp. railroad tracks and Hwy. 290 to connect with Skinner Road.
Houston Metro
9:57 PM Mar 26, 2019 CDT
Greenhouse Road underpass in Cypress on track to receive federal funding
Residents from three Cy-Fair area neighborhoods attend a Jan. 30 meeting to learn about proposed drainage improvements.
Houston Metro
9:44 PM Jan 31, 2019 CST
Drainage improvement proposals presented to three flood-prone Cy-Fair communities
The Harris County Flood Control District will host a community engagement meeting Jan. 30 for residents of three neighborhoods slated to receive drainage improvements.
Houston Metro
8:14 PM Jan 28, 2019 CST
Harris County seeks resident feedback on drainage improvements at three Cy-Fair neighborhoods
New homes continue to be built near Cypress Creek, but elevation requirements were strengthened in 2018 to reduce their likelihood of flooding.
Houston Metro
4:51 PM Nov 21, 2018 CST
As officials analyze flood plains, development continues in Cy-Fair
Houston Metro
10:02 PM Oct 9, 2018 CDT
Harris County Flood Control District reports over $1.4B in flood prevention projects under way since bond passed in August
Congressman John Culberson R-Houston and Harris County Emergency Services District 48 Public Information Officer Simon Van Dyk speak with residents about the proposed projects for the Barker Reservoir watershed.
Houston Metro
6:45 PM Aug 2, 2018 CDT
Harris County Flood Control District finishes last community meeting with Barker Reservoir-area residents in Katy
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
As part of the equity in transportation plan, county officials recently launched a public survey to gather feedback on equity as it relates to transportation in Harris County. The survey is available online in both English and Spanish. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
9:02 AM
Harris County seeking feedback on equity as part of countywide transportation plan
While the property east of TC Jester Boulevard is still in the preliminary engineering phase, an excavation and removal project is currently underway on the property west of TC Jester Boulevard. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
9:46 AM
Harris County Flood Control District begins preliminary work on TC Jester Stormwater Detention Basin
The Harris County Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan is a comprehensive effort to assess current and future transportation needs in unincorporated Harris County, including roads for cars and trucks, mass transit, bike lanes and pedestrian routes. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston
11:10 AM
Harris County Multimodal Thoroughfare Plan takes holistic approach to countywide connectivity
Construction for Phase 1 of the M124 project to improve drainage extends west of Hwy 249 and north of FM 2920. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
2:15 PM
Construction slated to begin this winter for drainage improvement project near FM 2920, Hwy. 249 in Tomball
Large scale redevelopment in the Timbergrove area has residents concerned that its drainage infrastructure needs upgrades to keep up. (Emma Whalen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:15 AM
Timbergrove neighborhood seeks drainage solutions
Houston
7:00 AM
November 2020 election: Nassau Bay mayor candidate Q&A
A section of Cypress Creek experiences flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:45 PM
Harris County Flood Control District to apply for $20M federal grant for TC Jester, Westador projects
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
10:45 AM
I-45, Woodridge Village, COVID-19: July 28 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting preview
Harris County's goal is for a handful of projects to go out for construction bids in the second and third quarters of 2020. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
4:00 PM
Construction expected to start on several Cy-Fair-area road projects in coming months
Figure Four Partners, a subsidiary of Perry Homes, has offered to let government partners purchase Woodridge Village, a 268-acre development that Kingwood residents allege caused flooding in their communities, such as Elm Grove Village. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:30 PM
Harris County Flood Control District to send final offer for Woodridge Village plat, seek interlocal agreement with city of Houston