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Dredging on and around Lake Houston’s mouth bar, which is at the confluence of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River and the lake, will continue into 2021. Contractors were dredging the area north of the mouth bar in early January. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Houston
9:40 AM Jan 29, 2021 CST
Lake Houston-area flood projects to take center stage in 2021
The in-progress Woodridge Village has been accused of flooding Kingwood neighborhoods twice in 2019. Harris County and the city of Houston seek to purchase this property, which is shown here in May. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:06 PM Dec 15, 2020 CST
Harris County, Houston approve agreement to buy Woodridge Village property
Figure Four Partners, a subsidiary of Perry Homes, has offered to let government partners purchase Woodridge Village, a 268-acre development that Kingwood residents allege has caused flooding in their communities, such as Elm Grove Village. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
7:47 PM Jul 30, 2020 CDT
Commissioners discuss status of interlocal agreement with city of Houston for Woodridge Village development
Figure Four Partners, a subsidiary of Perry Homes, has offered to let government partners purchase Woodridge Village, a 268-acre development that Kingwood residents allege caused flooding in their communities, such as Elm Grove Village. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper) (Designed by Ethan Pham/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:00 AM Apr 8, 2020 CDT
Harris County commissioners vote to continue negotiations, partner with entities on Woodridge Village property acquisition
Residents say projects outlined in Harris County's flood bond will not be enough to prevent or mitigate flooding in middle and lower Cypress Creek.
Houston Metro
8:41 PM Aug 30, 2019 CDT
Project to design, build detention basins along Cypress Creek could begin in September
Houston Metro
5:00 PM Jul 8, 2019 CDT
Flood-prevention, school finance bills approved in 86th Texas Legislature to affect Lake Houston area
Early voting for the $2.5 billion Harris County bond runs Aug. 8-21. Election day is Aug. 25.
Houston Metro
8:56 PM Aug 9, 2018 CDT
Officials push Harris County bond referendum during NHA Flood Control discussion
Houston Metro
7:34 PM Jul 31, 2018 CDT
Final list of flood bond projects expected by end of week, Monday at latest
Funds could pay for flood prevention projects through 2035
Houston Metro
9:00 AM Jul 10, 2018 CDT
Harris County seeks input for $2.5B bond referendum on Aug. 25 ballot
Residents from the Lake Houston area documented the historic flood waters following Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Metro
1:00 PM Jul 3, 2018 CDT
Harris County officials identify Lake Houston area projects that could be funded by $2.5B bond election
Harris County Judge Ed Emmett said the county is requesting public input on what flood mitigation projects should be funded by a multibillion dollar bond election expected to take place in August at a Wednesday press conference.
Houston Metro
11:09 PM May 30, 2018 CDT
Harris County seeking public input on multi-billion-dollar flood mitigation bond referendum
Harris County is preparing for a bond referendum that could exceed $1 billion.
Houston Metro
8:20 PM Oct 27, 2017 CDT
Here's where Harris County Flood Control District repairs are taking place
Debris continues to line many streets in Spring and Klein after Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Metro
9:30 AM Oct 12, 2017 CDT
The big cleanup continues for businesses, residents in Spring and Klein
Kingwood High School suffered extensive flood damage after Hurricane Harvey hit the area.
Houston Metro
7:52 PM Oct 2, 2017 CDT
Rebuilding the Lake Houston area after Harvey
Harris County officials discussed ongoing flood recovery plans at a press conference on Monday. Locations such as this area near Cypress Creek flooded during Hurricane Harvey.
Houston Metro
1:21 AM Sep 26, 2017 CDT
Harris County officials provide updates on flood recovery and future projects
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Harris County commissioners met on Jan. 25 and voted to appoint two directors to county departments. (Screenshot via Facebook Live).
Houston
4:51 PM
Harris County commissioners name new flood control director, county engineer on Jan. 25
Houston
2:05 PM
Trail connectivity progresses near Cypress Creek
Following Hurricane Harvey, debris lined the streets in many parts of Harris County. (Danica Lloyd/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
11:20 AM
Flood control district marks Hurricane Harvey's 4th anniversary by announcing all 181 bond projects have been initiated
While the flood control district and Harris County Commissioners Court have chipped away at the funding gap over the last several months through a variety of tactics, $951 million in unmet needs remain as of late June. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
9:25 PM
Harris County establishes flood resilience trust, appoints Alan Black interim executive director of flood control district
Russ Poppe, the Harris County Flood Control District executive director, will officially step down July 2 after nearly fifteen years in the position. (Courtesy Harris County Flood Control District)
Houston
2:07 PM
Executive Director Russ Poppe announces resignation from Harris County Flood Control District
bridge over flooded Cypress Creek
Houston
2:17 PM
Harris County leaders urge residents to 'make noise' following Harvey funding snub by the Texas General Land Office
New details could emerge soon on the potential use of underground tunnels to carry flood water in Harris County, and officials voted May 11 to dedicate an additional $3.26 million to study efforts along Buffalo Bayou. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
4:01 PM
County commissioners expand scope of flood tunnel study as next phase nears completion
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
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
1:00 PM
More than 3 years after Hurricane Harvey, several east Harris County watersheds remain behind on flood-control funding
Dredging on and around Lake Houston’s mouth bar, which is at the confluence of the West Fork of the San Jacinto River and the lake, will continue into 2021. Contractors were dredging the area north of the mouth bar in early January. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Houston
9:40 AM
Lake Houston-area flood projects to take center stage in 2021