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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
Houston
2:11 PM Jan 22, 2020 CST
Harris County Flood Control District plans work on bond projects in 2020 along Cypress-area creeks
Brays Bayou bridges
Houston
9:54 AM Jan 6, 2020 CST
As Project Brays enters final phase, local flood efforts ramp up
Developers behind a new community planned in Cypress approached Harris County MUD 165 about providing utility infrastructure for the community. (Courtesy Land Tejas)
Houston
1:41 PM Nov 30, 2019 CST
Cypress area MUD passes bond referendum, plots annexation amid growth
Houston Metro
11:10 AM Oct 24, 2019 CDT
Fort Bend County places flood bond referendum on November 2019 ballot
Harris County Flood Control District will begin a project to desilt and repair erosion on channels inside the Barker Reservoir watershed in 2020.
Houston Metro
2:40 PM Oct 8, 2019 CDT
Harris County Flood Control District to begin desilting project on Barker Reservoir watershed in spring 2020
The Addicks Reservoir has several flood mitigation projects planned and in progress.
Houston Metro
3:02 PM Aug 30, 2019 CDT
Here’s how Addicks, Barker reservoirs projects will be prioritized using Harris County’s new 'worst-first' criteria
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
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Harris County and the city of Houston have purchased the 258-acre Woodridge Village property, which has been accused of flooding Kingwood neighborhoods twice in 2019. (Courtesy Bob Rehak at reduceflooding.com)
Houston
2:10 PM
JUST IN: Harris County, Houston officially acquire Woodridge Village for Kingwood flood mitigation project
Over the past two years, the Harris County Flood Control District has made progress on flood mitigation projects in the Cypress Creek watershed that were funded through the district's 2018 voter-approved bond program; however, several years of work still remain, HCFCD Deputy Executive Director Matt Zeve said. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:48 AM
Flood control official talks 2020 progress, ongoing golf course negotiations in Cypress Creek watershed
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
Harris County Flood Control District begins construction on drainage project near FM 2920, Hwy. 249
Located in the Champion Forest neighborhood, Raveneaux Country Club has been a staple in the northwest Houston community since the 1970s. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:00 AM
Raveneaux Country Club operations cease Jan. 20; flood control district seeks remaining acreage
The Harris County Flood Control District began a preliminary excavation and removal project on the future site of the TC Jester Stormwater Detention Basin on Nov. 18. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
6:25 AM
Flooding to remain reality for many Spring, Klein homes along Cypress Creek, experts say
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
9:23 AM
Despite millions spent on projects, flooding to remain a reality for many on Cypress Creek, experts say
County and water officials have spent millions of dollars to study and determine causes and solutions for flooding in the region. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:35 AM
Flood studies lay groundwork for future projects in Kingwood, Lake Houston area
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 Flood Control District hosted a virtual public meeting on Oct. 20 to outline the findings from its $700,000 Kingwood Drainage Analysis. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:00 PM
Study: Kingwood Diversion Ditch, Taylor Gully projects could remove 449 structures from flow paths of 100-year storm
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