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The San Jacinto River Authority will receive almost $1.4 million from the Texas Water Development Board for flood studies. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:20 AM Feb 2, 2021 CST
San Jacinto River Authority awarded $1.4M to tackle flood mitigation projects in watershed
The Lake Houston dam consists of four small gates and a spillway structure. Officials hope to add new gates to the dam to increase release capacity during rain events. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:39 PM Dec 7, 2020 CST
Construction on Lake Houston dam gates is delayed a year
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 Nov 23, 2020 CST
Flood studies lay groundwork for future projects in Kingwood, Lake Houston area
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 Oct 21, 2020 CDT
Study: Kingwood Diversion Ditch, Taylor Gully projects could remove 449 structures from flow paths of 100-year storm
Republican incumbent Dan Huberty is running against libertarian candidate Neko Antoniou for the House District 127 seat. (Designed by Ronald Winters/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:45 AM Oct 7, 2020 CDT
Election Q&A: Texas House of Representatives District 127
Lake Houston will be lowered tonight in preparation for Hurricane Laura. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:58 PM Aug 25, 2020 CDT
Lake Houston temporarily lowered in preparation of Hurricane Laura
Local business leaders and community members gathered virtually at Kingwood BizCom on Aug. 6. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
6:36 PM Aug 6, 2020 CDT
Officials provide updates on COVID-19, Lake Houston dam gates, mouth bar dredging at Kingwood BizCom
•Construction on the Northeast Transmission Line will continue until fall 2022. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:30 AM Apr 6, 2020 CDT
Construction of long-term water projects continue in Lake Houston area
Early voting begins Feb. 18 in the 2020 Texas primary. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
2:17 PM Feb 18, 2020 CST
Primary election Q&A: 2 Republicans vie for state District 127 representative
Houston
8:15 AM Feb 3, 2020 CST
Lake Houston residents fight to continue lowering Lake Conroe
Humble City Council approved a resolution supporting Lake Conroe being seasonally lowering on a temporary basis. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:28 PM Jan 23, 2020 CST
Humble City Council approves resolution supporting Lake Conroe seasonal lowering
SJRA Lake Conroe lowering Jan. 21
Houston
7:15 PM Jan 22, 2020 CST
San Jacinto River Authority presents facts on lake lowering, listens to concerns from Lake Conroe, Lake Houston residents
Kingwood Greens was built out in 1999 off West Lake Houston Parkway. It features walking trails and a golf course. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:15 PM Jan 8, 2020 CST
Get to know the Kingwood Greens neighborhood, 77339
(Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:44 PM Jan 6, 2020 CST
Officials, regional agencies prioritize Lake Houston dam, long-term dredging
Houston Metro
9:46 PM Oct 3, 2019 CDT
Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District appeal rejected by water board Oct. 3
Houston Metro
6:02 PM Sep 19, 2019 CDT
Lake Conroe dams to remain closed, no water being released during Tropical Storm Imelda
RESULTS FROM OTHER COMMUNITIES
Excessive groundwater use from aquifers can lead to subsidence, or sinking of the earth, which can exacerbate the activity of fault lines. Fault lines criss-cross Montgomery County, including this one at the corner of Sgt. Ed. Holcomb Blvd. N. and Hwy. 105 in Conroe. (Eva Vigh, Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
9:03 AM
As ground sinks, debate ensues over Montgomery County's groundwater
The SJRA GRP division is one of the few entities not on a boil notice. (Courtesy SJRA)
Houston
2:42 PM
San Jacinto River Authority providing potable water to Montgomery County emergency services
Houston
8:10 AM
Subsidence key to Montgomery County's ongoing groundwater debate
Deputy Joey Ashton with Montgomery County Precinct 1 Constable's Office will be an instructor. Ashton nearly drowned on Lake Conroe in 2010 and uses this experience to educate others. (Eva Vigh/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
10:53 AM
Free boater education certification classes in Montgomery County begin March 20
The San Jacinto River Authority will receive almost $1.4 million from the Texas Water Development Board for flood studies. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
8:20 AM
San Jacinto River Authority awarded $1.4M to tackle flood mitigation projects in watershed
The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District regulates groundwater usage in Montgomery County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
9:59 AM
New groundwater rules in Montgomery County abolish previous restrictions
The Lone Star Groundwater Conservation District regulates groundwater usage in Montgomery County. (Community Impact Newspaper staff)
Houston
8:20 AM
New groundwater rules set to abolish previous pumping restrictions in areas including The Woodlands
Houston
5:10 PM
Water quality of Spring, Willow, Walnut creeks in question
The Lake Houston dam consists of four small gates and a spillway structure. Officials hope to add new gates to the dam to increase release capacity during rain events. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
12:30 PM
Construction on Lake Houston dam gates is delayed a year
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