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City of Houston

Shania Drain, Draino Malfoy, Cardi D: Thousands Of Houston’s Storm Drains Are Up For Adoption

Posted on October 15, 2020 · To enter the city’s naming contest, adopt a drain near your home or business by Oct. 17.

City of Houston

Houston Residents Asked To Adopt-A-Drain To Keep Storm Waters Flowing

Posted on April 20, 2018 · City officials say Houston spends $13 million annually on storm drain maintenance, inspection and repairs

News

How climate change drives inland floods

Posted on August 3, 2022 · As the Earth heats up, heavy rain is getting more common across the United States. That means more severe floods happen more often.

Houston Matters

A billion dollar county bond measure, and rebuilding after Harvey (Aug. 2, 2022)

Posted on August 2, 2022 · On Tuesday's show: Will a billion dollar bond measure go before Harris County voters for approval in November? Then, City Council Member Letitia Plummer answers your questions. And we begin a four-part series reflecting on lessons from Hurricane Harvey, five years later.

Houston Matters

Ike Dike bills moving closer to reality, and Houston pet peeves (Aug. 1, 2022)

Posted on August 1, 2022 · On Monday's show: What needs to happen for the long-sought-after Ike Dike/coastal barrier project to become reality after the U.S. House and Senate both passed bills containing it? Also: Houstonians share their pet peeves, and we discuss the high cost of going to an Astros game.

Transportation

Some Houston residents skeptical of TxDOT plan to raise part of I-10

Posted on July 29, 2022 · The $347 million proposed project aims to reduce flooding risks on part of the freeway by elevating it and installing a detention pond underneath.

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City of Houston

Shania Drain, Draino Malfoy, Cardi D: Thousands Of Houston’s Storm Drains Are Up For Adoption

City of Houston

Houston Residents Asked To Adopt-A-Drain To Keep Storm Waters Flowing

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