Houston Matters
Is Flooding Imminent After Weeks Of Rainfall? (June 7, 2021)
Posted on · On Monday's show: The potential for flooding after weeks of rain saturation, Houston pet peeves, and the latest developments in sports.
Tag: Barker Reservoir
Harris County
Flood Control District, Corps of Engineers to Conduct Study of Addicks, Barker Reservoirs
Posted on · The study will be fully funded by the federal government and will include Buffalo Bayou
Houston Matters
What The Army Corps Knew Before Harvey, And HFD Sex Discrimination Lawsuit: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on the stories from this week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
News
A Tale Of Two Neighborhoods After Harvey
Posted on · Two different neighborhoods, on opposite sides of Houston, but many of the same challenges as they recover from Harvey.
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
Houston Matters
Do Homeowners Suing Over Reservoir Releases Have A Case?
Posted on · Some Harris County property owners affected by the release of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs are filing suit. We learn why they're suing and the legal merits of their case.
Houston Matters
Tuesday Updates On Addicks & Barker Reservoirs
Posted on · With homes and businesses still underwater, we talk with Jeff Lindner from the Harris County Flood Control District to get updates on the Addicks and Barker reservoirs.
Houston Matters
Full Show: An Update On The Reservoirs, And Advice For Filing Flood Claims (Sept. 5, 2017)
Posted on · We check in on the status of our over-taxed reservoirs, and we offer you some advice on filing insurance claims in the aftermath of flooding.
Hurricane Harvey
UPDATE: Brazoria County Voluntary Evacuation Areas Now Mandatory
Posted on · Brazoria County authorities are now ordering mandatory evacuations from some areas.
Houston Matters
County Commissioners Hold Emergency Meeting To Discuss Harvey Recovery
Posted on · Harris County Commissioners held an emergency meeting Friday to discuss recovery efforts in the wake of Harvey. We learn what commissioners discussed and about the most immediate needs for the region right now.
Houston Matters
The Latest On The Addicks And Barker Reservoirs In West Houston
Posted on · Jeff Lindner with the Harris County Flood Control District updates us on the status of area reservoirs and evacuation orders.
Energy & Environment
Ahead Of Rainy Season, Barker And Addicks Dam Repairs Continue
Posted on · The project is currently about 11% complete, though it's been stalled by rains over the past year.
Energy & Environment
Tax Day Floodwaters Finally Drain From Houston’s Big Reservoirs
Posted on · It’s taken over two months, but the last of the massive rainfall from the Tax Day Flood is flowing out of reservoirs on Houston’s west side.
Houston Matters
How to Slow Down Flood Waters Before They Ever Get to Houston
Posted on · With all the flooding the Houston region has experienced recently, News 88.7 continues to investigate what might be making flooding worse and what might help mitigate flood damage in the future. Energy and environment reporter Dave Fehling has the latest on one effort — a way to slow down flood waters before they ever get […]
Transportation
Harris County Continues Road To Recovery After Houston’s Tax Day Floods
Posted on · County officials are working with the City of Houston and the Texas Department of Transportation on a list of locations that should be blocked in case of severe weather.