In-Depth
Houston Homeowners Say The Government Owes Them For Flooding Their Homes After Hurricane Harvey
Posted on · The cases could have implications for who's liable for the damage from future storms.
Tag: Addicks and Barker Reservoirs
Houston Matters
A Comprehensive Study of Houston Reservoirs, And Banning Robot Brothels: The Good, Bad, And Ugly of the Week’s News
Posted on · Our panel of non-experts weighs in on the stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
News
Houston’s Reservoirs Survived Their Biggest Test, but They’re Still at Risk of Failing
Posted on · Even before Harvey, the reservoirs were considered "extremely high risk." A project to fix the problem won't be finished until the fall of 2019.
Energy & Environment
Fort Bend County To Sue Army Corps Over Homes Flooded After Harvey
Posted on · The county wants to force the Corps to prevent reservoir water from flooding nearby homes during future storms.
News
Report: Third Houston Reservoir Would Not Address Current Flooding Danger
Posted on · The report analyzes different ideas to reduce future flooding in Greater Houston.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Flood Mitigation Tactics, And Dealing With Towing Companies (April 5, 2018)
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: We examine a new report on ways to prevent flooding. Then, we discuss the future of autonomous vehicles in Houston. Plus, we discuss dealing with towing companies. And we learn about the contributions of women in architecture.
Energy & Environment
Army Corps Considering Idea To Deepen Reservoirs
Posted on · It's one of multiple possibilities for hardening Houston's main reservoirs.
Energy & Environment
Harris County Begins Work on Flood Control Project Near Addicks and Barker Reservoirs
Posted on · The work is part of a broader effort to study how much of a difference sediment removal makes in improving water flows.
News
Fort Bend County Reports Harvey Destroyed Or Damaged 6,800 Homes
Posted on · Homes in the Cinco Ranch and Canyon Gate subdivisions took the biggest hit, thanks in part to overflow from the Barker Reservoir
Energy & Environment
Army Corps Plans To Study Improvements To Addicks And Barker Reservoirs
Posted on · Improvements could include new reservoir dams, increased water capacity and changes to how residents are warned about flooding risks.
News
Harvey Close Calls: The Reservoirs Structure
Posted on · With only a foot more of water things could have been made even worse
News
Houston Reservoirs Have Finally Discharged All Of Hurricane Harvey’s Floodwater
Posted on · In late August, Hurricane Harvey brought record rainfall to Houston. In mid-October, the city's two large federal reservoirs are finally back to empty.
Hurricane Harvey
After Harvey, What’s In The Works To Address Flood Mitigation In Greater Houston?
Posted on · City, county, state and federal government are all working to weaken the effects of another Harvey
Hurricane Harvey
WATCH: A Tour Of The Barker And Addicks Dams
Posted on · Learn how the Barker and Addicks reservoirs work.
Hurricane Harvey
Their Homes Still Flooded, Some Houston Residents Hope For A Buyout
Posted on · One resident says his neighbors felt "shocked" and "completely cheated" as water from the reservoirs flooded their homes.