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After the Feb. 20 fire, the building was declared a total loss. (Courtesy Jason Carlisle)
Houston
3:54 PM CST
Midway BBQ management looks to future after destructive fire
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 CST
‘It’s been a rough year for us’: Expert explains economic effects of winter storm, ongoing pandemic in Houston region
Restoration crews at Swenke Elementary School work to clean up water from the floors following freezing temperatures this week that caused pipe damage to campuses. (Courtesy Cy-Fair ISD)
Houston
5:05 PM Feb 18, 2021 CST
UPDATE: Dozens of Cy-Fair ISD facilities sustain damage in winter storm
Fort Bend County officials broke ground on the new emergency operations center Feb. 1. (Courtesy Fort Bend County)
Houston
4:19 PM Feb 2, 2021 CST
Fort Bend County breaks ground on new emergency operations center
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
Houston
4:00 AM Nov 23, 2020 CST
Buffalo Bayou report draws some local criticism
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
Clay Road Community Center is set to open in early 2021. (Courtesy Harris County Project Recovery)
Houston
11:27 AM Oct 22, 2020 CDT
Clay Road Community Center slated to open in early 2021
Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston region in 2017. (Vanessa Holt/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
1:39 PM Oct 21, 2020 CDT
Q&A: Houston hydrologist explains climate change’s role in intensified flooding, importance of planning for future storms
Houston
4:35 PM Oct 8, 2020 CDT
Q&A: Candidates for Harris County Precinct 3 commissioner talk COVID-19 response, criminal justice
Buffalo Bayou runs through the city of Houston. (Matt Dulin/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:50 PM Oct 5, 2020 CDT
Proposal for underground flood tunnels along Buffalo Bayou 'dropped from consideration' in interim report
Fort Bend County Judge KP George issued a disaster declaration Aug. 26 to prepare for Hurricane Laura. (Screenshot from Facebook Live)
Houston
11:51 AM Aug 26, 2020 CDT
Fort Bend County judge makes disaster declaration in anticipation of Hurricane Laura
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
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
Data Nielsen reports show retail alcohol sales rose 24% from the week ending March 7 to the week ending April 18. (Courtesy Pexels)
Houston
4:11 PM Aug 13, 2020 CDT
Katy-area experts attribute pandemic for rise in substance use as coping mechanism
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After the Feb. 20 fire, the building was declared a total loss. (Courtesy Jason Carlisle)
Houston
3:24 PM
Midway BBQ management looks to future after destructive fire
Keith Luechtefeld spoke with Community Impact Newspaper about some of the short-term and long-term repercussions of the storm as well as some of the reasons why so many homes saw burst pipes during the freezing weather. (Community Impact staff)
Houston
9:16 AM
Q&A: Greater Houston Builders Association President Keith Luechtefeld discusses power, plumbing, frozen pipes after Winter Storm Uri
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner asked Houston-area residents to contribute to a relief fund to help the community recover from the winter storm. (Screenshot via HTV)
Houston
1:31 PM
Houstonians asked to pitch into winter storm relief fund
Interfaith of The Woodlands, food pantry
Houston
12:48 PM
Interfaith of The Woodlands works to help influx of residents who continue to need food, shelter after winter storm
water coming out of an indoor faucet
Houston
2:20 PM
Expert Q&A: What Texans should know when filing claims for burst pipes
faucet with running water
Houston
12:19 PM
Mayor Turner: Houston’s water pressure improving; boil-water notice expected to remain in place through weekend
Although tens of thousands of megawatts remain off the statewide power grid Feb. 17, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said relief is on the way for many Texans within the next 24 hours. (Hannah Zedaker/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:23 PM
Gov. Abbott: Power restoration on the way for 1M households in next 24 hours
Residents of San Marcos walk to OMG Seafood in San Marcos to take advantage of the free food the restaurant was giving away all day Feb. 16. (Courtesy Joseph Daley)
Austin
12:18 PM
'God put it in my heart': San Marcos restaurant gives away nearly all of its food during crippling winter storm
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
Fort Bend County officials broke ground on the new emergency operations center Feb. 1. (Courtesy Fort Bend County)
Houston
3:48 PM
Fort Bend County breaks ground on new emergency operations center