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Flood control goes green: How Houston is using nature to combat flooding

Katie Watkins

Posted on August 16, 2022 · From floating wetlands to an abandoned golf course-turned-nature preserve, innovative green solutions to reduce flooding are being tested in Houston.

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It’s not just schools and elections. Flood control is another area of friction between state and local government

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Posted on March 21, 2023 · A bill to take flood control authority away from Harris County may not pass, but it reflects a growing trend.

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Addressing affordable housing at the legislature (March 21, 2023)

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Posted on March 21, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn how state lawmakers plan to address the issue of affordable housing during this legislative session. And we talk with a Houston storm chaser.

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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.

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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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