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The $138.5 million project, with $21 million funded by a 2018 bond, will add approximately 390 million gallons of stormwater storage capacity within the Willow Creek watershed. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
11:55 AM Feb 3, 2021 CST
Harris County Flood Control District begins construction on drainage project near FM 2920, Hwy. 249
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 Oct 14, 2020 CDT
Construction slated to begin this winter for drainage improvement project near FM 2920, Hwy. 249 in Tomball
Early voting begins June 29 for the July primary runoff elections. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
3:32 PM Jun 29, 2020 CDT
GUIDE: Early voting locations, candidates on the July 14 ballot in Tomball, Magnolia
Land is being cleared for two Tomball ISD schools and a stadium at the northwest corner of Cypress Rosehill Road and Hwy. 99.
Houston Metro
12:30 AM Sep 4, 2019 CDT
Tomball ISD looks to accommodate higher enrollments at Willow Wood Junior High, Wildwood Elementary as new school complex gets underway
Amira is just one of several communities with homes under construction in the western Tomball and Hockley areas.
Houston Metro
11:15 PM Sep 2, 2019 CDT
Thousands of homes set for west Tomball-Hockley area
The 533-acre community will have sections on both sides of the Grand Parkway.
Houston Metro
9:48 PM Jun 28, 2019 CDT
Ersa Grae Corporation plans 533-acre community north of Cypress along Grand Parkway
Harris County Flood Control District officials plan to add about 25 acres to the east side of the existing stormwater detention basin on Cypress Rosehill Road.
Houston Metro
5:01 PM Jun 28, 2019 CDT
Expansion of Cypress Rosehill stormwater detention basin to begin by year's end
The city of Tomball is awaiting grant funding for drainage improvement projects in the Lizzie Lane and South Persimmon Street area. The projects are anticipated to lessen flooding near Lizzie Lane, South Persimmon Street, Agg Road and the future Medical Complex Drive extension.
Houston Metro
11:15 PM Feb 4, 2019 CST
Flood reduction projects take shape in Tomball area as Unity Park repairs wind down in Magnolia
A number of flood prevention projects are set to get underway in 2019 throughout the Greater Tomball area.
Houston Metro
4:50 PM Jan 1, 2019 CST
Stories to follow in 2019: Flood prevention projects set for Little Cypress, Willow creeks
Harris County entities are working on a two-phase project to prevent flooding near FM 2920 west of Hwy. 249.
Houston Metro
7:05 PM Dec 4, 2018 CST
Harris County entities plan to improve drainage along FM 2920 west of Hwy. 249 in Tomball
Harris County Precinct 4 is working to create the Spring Creek Greenway,n a connection of proposed trails along the creek from Kingwood to Tomball.
Houston Metro
7:00 PM Nov 6, 2018 CST
Harris County Precinct 4 asks Tomball to partner for Spring Creek Greenway project
Harris County Flood Control District officials hosted a community engagement meeting for residents in the Willow Creek watershed on July 18 to gather public input on proposed projects for the county's bond referendum.
Houston Metro
9:53 PM Aug 7, 2018 CDT
Harris County releases final list of $2.5 billion flood control projects for Aug. 25 bond package, early voting begins Wednesday
Residents gather to learn about projects affecting Little Cypress Creek at a July 31 community engagement meeting.
Houston Metro
9:16 PM Aug 1, 2018 CDT
In Little Cypress Creek, flood control officials prepare for future development
A number of homes in the Greater Tomball area saw floodwaters rise during Hurricane Harvey last August.
Houston Metro
5:08 PM Jul 5, 2018 CDT
Harris County puts $2.5 billion referendum on Aug. 25 ballot, Tomball-area to see property tax rate increase if approved
Tealpointe Lake Estates will feature a 9.5-acre fishing lake at the entryway to the new community.
Houston Metro
2:24 PM Jun 6, 2018 CDT
New subdivision Tealpointe Lake Estates now selling 1.5-acre lots on Mueschke Road
Houston Metro
8:00 AM Mar 7, 2018 CST
Ask the editor: What happened to Harris County’s $1 billion bond referendum that was under consideration for a May election?
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Jersey Village City Hall is located on Lakeview Drive, but city officials have plans to break ground on a new facility in Village Center this summer. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:56 PM
Village Center, new Jersey Village City Hall slated for groundbreaking this summer following delays
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Houston
10:15 AM
Check out April's featured neighborhood in the Lake Houston area: Kings River Village, 77346
A section of Cypress Creek experiences flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:55 PM
Harris County greenlights subdivision drainage program, continues to fight for federal funds
Humble City Council unanimously approved investing $150,000 to partner on the three studies. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:25 PM
Humble City Council votes to partner on regional flood studies
Ahead of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season, which runs June 1-Nov. 30, the Harris County Flood Control District recently installed 23 new gauge stations throughout the Greater Houston area, which are expected to provide the district with enhanced rainfall information throughout the region in the event of future flooding. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
12:18 PM
Harris County Flood Control District installs 23 new gauge stations throughout Greater Houston area
Some projects approved in Harris County’s $2.5 billion flood infrastructure bond approved in 2018 have not had match funding secured for them. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:00 AM
Lake Houston-area projects part of $1.3B flood bond deficit
Community volunteers from the Meyerland area are being asked to help clean up trash from the Meyer Tract Detention Basin on April 24. (Hunter Marrow/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:03 PM
Volunteers sought for Brays Bayou green space cleanup effort
The district has proposed two stormwater detention basins in the Cypress Creek watershed to reduce flooding risks in the area: one at the TC Jester Boulevard and Cypresswood Drive intersection and the other in the Westador neighborhood at the Ella Boulevard and Cypress Creek intersection. (Graphic by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:00 AM
Federal funding not secured for TC Jester, Westador detention basins
Phase 1 is designed to hold 667 acre-feet, or roughly 217 million gallons of stormwater, while Phase 2—which is still under design—is expected to hold an additional 600 acre-feet, or 190 million gallons of stormwater, upon completion. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
8:15 AM
Flood control district completes Phase 1 of Aldine Westfield Stormwater Detention Basin
Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston region in 2017. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:51 PM
How Harris County residents can prepare for hurricane season