Houston Matters
How is the City Addressing Thousands of Sewage Overflows?
Posted on · A nonprofit environmental group is taking the City of Houston to task over some 9,300 violations of the Clean Water Act over the last five years.
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Houston Matters
New U.S. Geological Survey Report Offers New Inundation Maps And Flood Details
Posted on · We learn from authors of a new report that say their findings on Harvey could offer key information for state and local officials.
News
Flood Forces Evacuation Of Suburban Dallas Homes
Posted on · Rising river levels in Dallas are causing flash floods
Houston Matters
West Houston Association Joins Call For Flood Mitigation Funding
Posted on · We talk with members of the West Houston Association about what flood mitigation projects they'd like to see happen and where funding would come from.
Houston Matters
Expert: Private Sector Should Play Bigger Role In Flood Management
Posted on · Jim Blackburn from Rice University tells us why he thinks the private sector should be more involved in planning for future storms and flooding.
Houston Matters
What Does The Future Hold For The National Flood Insurance Program?
Posted on · With recent uncertainty around the NFIP, we examine the potential future of the program at a time when disaster payouts from Harvey could total around $11 billion.
News
House Speaker Promises Aid For Puerto Rico Hurricane Victims
Posted on · Ryan said Congress is working with the administration to make sure Puerto Rico gets all of the help that's required.
Hurricane Harvey
Half A Million Cars Could Be Lost To Harvey’s Waters
Posted on · From Texas Standard: Up to 500,000 cars took on water during Hurricane Harvey. Not having a vehicle in car-dependent Texas could be a significant...
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.
Hurricane Harvey
Road Closures Due To High Water In Houston, Sunday
Posted on · Houston has a large list of road closures due to the high water and floods caused by Harvey
Hurricane Harvey
Photo Gallery: Rains Continue To Assail Houston And Flooding Grows
Posted on · Houston Public Media
News
What’s Stalling Houston’s Flood Rescue Abilities?
Posted on · A Houston family has added life jackets to their storm prep supplies, after what happened when they had to be rescued from their flooded home.
News
Study Looks Into Issues Affecting How Communities Bounce Back From Floods
Posted on · How do economics, culture and geography affect a community's ability to bounce back after a flood? A research program at Texas A&M University at Galveston will study how different communities react after a natural disaster. The focus will be on Galveston County, but the hope is that the entire Gulf Coast will benefit.
News
Mexico Worries That A New Border Wall Will Worsen Flooding
Posted on · The 1970 Boundary Treaty requires that U.S. and Mexican officials on the International Boundary and Water Commission be in agreement before building structures that might affect the Rio Grande's flow.
Transportation
Brazoria County Hopes Flood Cleanup Is Almost Finished
Posted on · Trucks will make one last pass through Brazoria County this week to pick up storm debris. Many people are still recovering after historic flooding on the Brazos River.