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U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announce federal funding for the Meyergrove Detention Basin. (George Wiebe/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:40 PM Mar 24, 2022 CDT
Work to begin this fall on Meyergrove Detention Basin along Brays Bayou after federal funding secured
Houston
3:18 PM Mar 4, 2022 CST
Stormwater detention planned for Cypress Creek
Houston
12:06 PM Dec 3, 2021 CST
Bellaire takes regional approach to future-proofing stormwater system
Houston
11:50 AM Sep 3, 2021 CDT
Cypress Creek flood projects on track despite funding challenges
Houston
5:12 PM Aug 30, 2021 CDT
Major maintenance of Cypress Creek, tributaries to begin in September
The Harris County Flood Control District continues to make progress on flood mitigation projects in the Cypress Creek watershed that were funded through the district's 2018 voter-approved bond program. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:16 PM Aug 9, 2021 CDT
Harris County Flood Control District receives nearly $250M for sediment removal
A map presented to Harris County commissioners at a March 9 meeting shows Halls Bayou, Greens Bayou and the San Jacinto River watershed among those that are less than 50% funded when it comes to the county's 2018 flood-control bond program. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County)
Houston
3:45 PM Mar 9, 2021 CST
More than 3 years after Hurricane Harvey, several east Harris County watersheds remain behind on flood-control funding
Houston
11:19 AM Mar 8, 2021 CST
Flood mitigation project proposed at Longwood Golf Club in Cypress
The Harris County Flood Control District has begun work on channel improvements near the Timberlake Estates and Ravensway neighborhoods in Cy-Fair, which is expected to be completed in 2021. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:51 AM Dec 3, 2020 CST
Despite millions spent on projects, flooding to remain a reality for many on Cypress Creek, experts say
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
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
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
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
Willow Waterhole
Houston
1:31 PM Mar 16, 2020 CDT
Flood control district demolishing three homes to build stormwater swales in Westbury
Early voting begins Tuesday. Feb. 18. (Ali Linan/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:57 AM Feb 12, 2020 CST
Q&A: Democratic candidates for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner talk flood control, vision for county
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
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
The county judge is the presiding officer on the Commissioners Court—the main governing body of Harris County, which is the third largest county in the U.S. with a population of more than 4.5 million and a budget of roughly $4.3 billion. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:36 PM
UPDATE: Alexandra del Moral Mealer wins Republican nomination for Harris County judge
Rain collects along a trail at Collins Park, located along Cypress Creek in the Spring area. Community group the Cypress Creek Flooding task force fears if a 100-year flooding event occurs, regions along Cypress Creek could be damaged, including the Cypress Creek Cultural District. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:10 AM
Cypress Creek Flooding Task Force targets partnership funds to protect Cultural District
A report from engineering firm Jones & Carter recommends 22 new stormwater detention basins for the Cypress Creek watershed to mitigate flooding. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:05 PM
Stormwater detention planned for Cypress Creek
Harris County Flood Control District officials hosted a groundbreaking ceremony March 10 for two projects in the Spring area of the Cypress Creek watershed. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
7:50 AM
Harris County Flood Control District breaks ground on 2 Spring-area projects in Cypress Creek watershed
Houston
3:12 PM
Stormwater detention planned for Cypress Creek
Fifteen candidates are vying for the position of Harris County judge in the March primaries, including nine Republicans and six Democrats. The winners for each party in the March primaries will be on the ballot in the November general election. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
11:56 AM
UPDATE: Lina Hidalgo earns Democratic nomination; Alexandra del Moral Mealer, Vidal Martinez headed to GOP runoff in Harris County judge races
The last decade has marked progress for both the Cypress Creek and Spring Creek greenway projects with 33.2 miles of trails added since 2011. (Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:14 AM
Greenway projects move west of Hwy. 249, await leadership changes