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Winter Storm Uri led to closures across the Greater Houston area during the third week of February. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
2:59 PM Feb 25, 2021 CST
‘It’s been a rough year for us’: Expert explains economic effects of winter storm, ongoing pandemic in Houston region
At a Feb. 18 press conference, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo said the situation was improving but that the county still is not in the clear. (Screenshot courtesy Facebook)
Houston
6:58 PM Feb 18, 2021 CST
Hidalgo: Power situation improving, but conservation still vital
Harris County residents should brace for more winter weather this week. (Screenshot courtesy Harris County Office of Homeland Security & Emergency Management)
Houston
5:54 PM Feb 15, 2021 CST
‘Things will likely get worse before they get better’: Judge Lina Hidalgo tells Harris County residents to brace for more winter weather
Roads in and around the Meyerland area remain frozen. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
1:45 PM Feb 15, 2021 CST
Evelyn Rubenstein Jewish Community Center will remain closed Feb. 16 due to inclement weather
At a Feb. 12 press conference, Jeff Lindner, a meteorologist with the Harris County Flood Control District, told residents to prepare to hunker down starting Feb. 14 through Feb. 16. (Screenshot courtesy Facebook)
Houston
2:51 PM Feb 12, 2021 CST
With freezing conditions inbound, Harris County and Houston officials urge residents to stay off roads
Several named storms have brought heavy rainfall to the Houston area during the 2020 hurricane season amid the coronavirus pandemic. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
12:13 PM Oct 30, 2020 CDT
In the midst of 2020’s economic downturn, Harris County continues to consider social vulnerability when prioritizing flood mitigation projects
Before heading to the polls, see what each candidate had to say about these key issues. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
9:30 AM Oct 1, 2020 CDT
COVID-19, flood mitigation, education: Texas House District 130 candidates talk top issues in Cypress, Tomball
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 graphic from the National Weather Service shows wind speed probabilities for Tropical Storm Laura as of 10:55 a.m. Aug. 24. (Screenshot Courtesy National Weather Service)
Houston
3:04 PM Aug 24, 2020 CDT
With Tropical Storm Laura's track still uncertain, Harris County officials urge preparedness
Face masks will be required in classrooms when social distancing is not feasible. (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Houston
11:43 AM Jul 27, 2020 CDT
Face masks, school lunches and 5 other things Cy-Fair ISD parents should know about the 2020-21 school year
Houston street flooding
Houston
11:07 AM Jun 25, 2020 CDT
Bellaire reports high water locations as area receives close to 3 inches of rain
Cy-Fair ISD's Pridgeon Stadium will soon be home to a Harris County COVID-19 testing site. (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Houston
12:46 PM May 28, 2020 CDT
Harris County COVID-19 testing centers relocating to Pasadena, Cy-Fair
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 section of Cypress Creek experiences flooding during Hurricane Harvey in 2017. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:31 PM Nov 21, 2019 CST
Texas prepares to launch first-ever flood fund with voter approval
The city of Katy added a high-water vehicle and boat to its rescue equipment since Hurricane Harvey, but the city did not receive any emergency calls for rescues Sept. 19.
Houston Metro
2:44 PM Sep 20, 2019 CDT
Katy-area emergency leader on Imelda: 'We were very fortunate'
Houston Metro
4:53 PM Sep 19, 2019 CDT
IMELDA UPDATE: Katy-area entities continue to watch for flooding
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
The Glen Forest Stormwater Detention Basin is designed to hold 894 acre-feet, or 291.3 million gallons of stormwater through three interconnected stormwater detention basins, while the Kuykendahl Stormwater Detention Basin is designed to hold 2,325 acre-feet, or 757.6 million gallons of stormwater. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
10:08 AM
Construction wraps up on two stormwater detention basins reducing flood risk for 1,100 structures along Greens Bayou
Merle Aaron, who has served as the 14th mayor of Humble since 2015, will retire in May. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:25 AM
'I think the best days for Humble are ahead': Humble Mayor Merle Aaron reflects on 16 years of community leadership before May retirement
At one point during the winter storm, about 80% of city of Katy residents were without power, Mayor Bill Hastings said. (Courtesy city of Katy)
Houston
4:09 PM
Katy-area community moves toward recovery after ‘nightmare’ storm
Local resident Rossi Morgan photographed the icy West Lake Houston Parkway in Kingwood the morning of Feb. 17. (Courtesy Rossi Morgan)
Houston
7:50 AM
Winter event sends shivers through Texas, Lake Houston area
The Klein Fire Department responded to a fire in the 19000 block of Frederick Drive on Feb. 16. (Courtesy Klein Fire Department)
Houston
7:00 AM
Winter storm sends shivers through Texas power grid
Betsy Stern, a resident of Sendera Ranch, uses a flashlight and candles during the February winter storm that left millions of Texans without power. Most of the Conroe, Montgomery and Willis areas are served by Entergy Texas, which lies outside the state grid. (Courtesy Betsy Stern)
Houston
5:25 AM
Entergy conducting post-event review amid outrage over winter storm outages
KP George shared updates from Fort Bend County. (Photo by Laura Aebi/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:33 PM
Fort Bend County population to hit one million in 'the next couple of years'
KP George shared updates from Fort Bend County. (Photo by Laura Aebi/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:24 PM
Katy-area counties eye population growth and annual budgets
Following Gov. Greg Abbott's March 2 announcement that the statewide mask mandate and COVID-19-related business restrictions will be lifted as of March 10, Harris County and city of Houston leaders are weighing in, and local health care providers are urging residents to continue to take precautions. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
10:28 AM
Harris County, Houston leaders call end of statewide mask mandate a 'distraction' from power grid failures
As of 11:30 a.m. on March 2, eight areas across Harris County remained under boil water notice affecting about 2,300 residents. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
4:35 PM
Thousands in unincorporated Harris County remain under boil notices