City of Houston
Houston wins latest round in lawsuit over its drainage funding
Posted on · The case, which has already been to the Texas Supreme Court, could wind up back there before it’s finally concluded.
Tag: drainage
Transportation
A street in Houston’s Midtown gets a new look to better accommodate pedestrians and bicyclists
Posted on · Along with a new bike lane and wider sidewalks, the Caroline Street project includes extensive drainage improvements.
Houston
New Bike Trail Will Highlight Nature Areas Along Houston’s Sims Bayou
Posted on · The trail is the longest segment constructed at one time in the extensive Bayou Greenways network. It will link three Houston parks and connect neighborhoods in the southern part of the city.
City of Houston
Shania Drain, Draino Malfoy, Cardi D: Thousands Of Houston’s Storm Drains Are Up For Adoption
Posted on · To enter the city’s naming contest, adopt a drain near your home or business by Oct. 17.
Local
Fort Bend County Strengthens Drainage Regulations In Anticipation Of Higher Rainfall
Posted on · Last year, Fort Bend County received 49 inches of rain.
News
Photos From Above: See How Much Of Houston’s Efforts Go Toward Dealing With Water
Posted on · It’s not only the bayous, lakes and dams, but the many facilities that handle drinking water and wastewater.
Transportation
Galveston Street Project Could Improve Some Drainage Problems, But It Won’t Fix Everything
Posted on · The year-long project extends along one of the island's major thoroughfares.
Energy & Environment
Officials Hope New Pumping System Can Ease Some of Galveston’s Flooding Issues
Posted on · Heavy rainfall in Galveston has recently flooded streets and swamped cars, but City officials say a new pumping system could help some of their streets drain a lot quicker.
Transportation
Galveston County Hopes Money From A New Bond Issue Will Get Traffic Moving
Posted on · There’s going to be a lot of construction in Galveston County over the next few years now that voters have approved three new bond issues. Officials say those projects are designed to address a growing population.
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
Houston Drainage Grid ‘So Obsolete It’s Just Unbelievable’
Posted on · Experts call Houston's "Depression-era system obsolete" — and no match for booming development in one of America's fastest-growing cities.
News
Galveston Voters To Decide On Bond Issue For Road And Drainage Improvements
Posted on · Officials say they can't delay streets projects any longer. Galveston voters are being asked to pay more in property taxes to fund that work.
Houston Matters
How To Handle Houston’s Tendency to Flood
Posted on · Last week Houston saw some flooding. Thankfully it wasn't quite as bad as predicted, but that's not to say we're out of danger for the year. Hurricane season is right around the corner, and the city's flat landscape means flooding, drainage and mitigating water are always top of mind for some people — especially those […]
Full Show
Mitigating Flooding and SXSW Interactive: Tuesday’s Show (March 15, 2016)
Posted on · Last week Houston saw some flooding. Thankfully it wasn't quite as bad as predicted, but that's not to say we're out of danger for the year. Hurricane season is right around the corner, and the city's flat landscape means flooding and drainage are always top of mind for some people — especially those who live […]
Houston Matters
Engineer Sounds the Alarm on Houston’s Aging Water Infrastructure
Posted on · We've all experienced a power outage for one reason or another – whether it's a few minutes or hours. And, unfortunately, being in hurricane country, some Houstonians have had to experience being without power for days or more after a big storm. But what if you had to do without running water for that long? […]