Posted on · Landowners didn't want to make a big deal out of building homes in Harris County's big reservoirs and government officials were afraid of property rights lawsuits. Then Hurricane Harvey flooded the reservoirs.
Posted on · While the dangers of building in these areas may seem apparent, home owners were not expressly warned.
Posted on · A town hall event in west Houston became heated as residents questioned how officials responded to flooding during Harvey. Residents asked about releases from Addicks and Barker reservoirs, property tax, and debris removal.
Posted on · The Army Corps of Engineers have known Addicks and Barker are at risk of "catastrophic failure" since 2010. Now, experts wonder the extent of the damage brought by Harvey.
Posted on · How concerned is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers about the integrity of Addicks and Barker reservoirs? The agency has never answered the question clearly, but documents offer new clues.
Posted on · There are at least three federal lawsuits over the homes that were flooded as a result of the dam releases, and more lawsuits in state court.
Posted on · Two explosions at the Crosby chemical plant and mandatory evacuations near the Barker reservoir are the latest crisis in the shadow of Harvey.
Posted on · The controlled releases of the Addicks and Barker reservoirs will affect many residents in the surrounding areas. These maps provide information on which ones will feel the biggest impact.