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Flooding in Downtown Houston During Harvey

Houston Matters

When It Rains, Houston’s Freeways Flood. One Researcher Wants To Change That

Michael Hagerty

Posted on November 7, 2019 · Rice University's Jim Blackburn wants a flood warning system created that would shut down freeways before they flood.

Tags Bayou City Initiative flooded freeways flooding freeways highways Jim Blackburn SSPEED Center

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Grassroots Organization Looks At Where To Find The Money For Flood Mitigation

Gail Delaughter

Posted on January 29, 2018 · A proposed Harris County bond issue is one of the issues being discussed

Tags Bayou City Initiative flooding harris county harvey League of Women Voters

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Addicks and Barker Reservoirs homeowners have limited options to sue if their homes flood again

Andrew Schneider

Posted on February 13, 2023 · Wording in a court judgment prevents homeowners in the giant reservoirs west of Houston from suing the federal government in future floods and could place a heavier burden on lower-income residents.

Tags Addicks and Barker dams Addicks and Barker Reservoirs flooding housing Texas Legislature US Army Corps of Engineers

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Maintenance for flood control projects to face delays as Harris County agency deals with a smaller budget

Katie Watkins

Posted on January 26, 2023 · Regular maintenance is critical for flood mitigation projects to work as they’re supposed to. But the Harris County Flood Control District’s maintenance budget isn’t keeping pace with its growing portfolio of projects.

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Expanding I-45 between Houston and Conroe (Jan. 18, 2023)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on January 18, 2023 · On Wednesday's show: This week, the public has a chance to weigh in on potential expansion of a stretch of I-45 between Beltway 8 and Loop 336 in Conroe. We learn about some objections to those plans. And we discuss the week in politics.

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Many of Texas’ most congested roadways are in Harris County, new report says

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on November 29, 2022 · The report found five of the top 10 most congested roadways in the state are located in the Houston area.

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