News
Harris County Flood Bond Ensures Affected Areas Benefit Equally
Posted on · The terms of the bond issue also call for public input for projects
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Harris County
Harris County Commissioners Approve Project List for $2.5 Billion Flood Control Bond
Posted on · If voters approve the bond, the bulk of the money would go to “local” projects – those for which the county will get no federal or state matching funds.
News
Bond Issue Includes Funds to Continue Improvements on Flood-Prone Houston Bayou
Posted on · Early voting is getting underway this week as Harris County decides on a $2.5 billion bond issue for flood control. Some of that money will go for more work on Brays Bayou.
Elections
Solid Majority Favors Proposed Harvey Flood Bond, UH Survey Finds
Posted on · More than half of surveyed Harris County residents said they will vote for the $2.5 billion bond package, while just 10 percent said they will vote no.
News
Houston Drivers Have A New Way to Monitor Street Flooding Before They Hit The Road
Posted on · The system will use flood gauge data to indicate streets that are likely to go underwater during heavy rain
News
Regional Flood Plan Seeks to Improve Warnings, Protections along San Jacinto River
Posted on · The plan calls for updating flood risk analyses for hundreds of miles of waterways in the area
In-Depth
As Post-Harvey Buyout Money Rolls In, Some Have Already Given Up On The Program
Posted on · Officials say about 20 percent of the people approved for home buyouts since Harvey have dropped out of the program.
Houston Matters
What Will Harris County’s Flood Bond Projects Entail – And What Else Is Needed?
Posted on · On Aug. 25, Harris County voters will be asked to approve up to $2.5 billion in flood mitigation projects. Houston Matters learns what that means and gets your input.
Houston Matters
Full Show: Supreme Court Rulings, And Inside The Flood Control Bond Projects (June 25, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: We analyze the latest Supreme Court rulings. We take a closer look at the flood control projects voters will cast ballots on in August. And we get an update on Houston Sports.
Harris County
Commissioners Court Formally Accepts $25 Million Federal Grant For Post-Harvey Buyouts
Posted on · The funds will be used to support buyouts of approximately 169 homes
News
Millions In Federal Funding Announced For Houston-Area Flood Projects
Posted on · Harris County is still waiting on about $260 million in flood control funding from applications submitted after Harvey.
In-Depth
What Houston Is Learning About Underground Tunnels To Mitigate Flooding
Posted on · Harris County is looking at tunnels to help with flood mitigation. How have the tunnels fared in other cities?
News
Study Says Houston’s White Oak Bayou Could Get A New Look
Posted on · The question now is where to get the money to pay for it
Local
WATCH: White Oak To Buffalo Downtown Trail Connection Now Open
Posted on · Houstonians two bayous are now connected
News
Harris County Flood Control District Begins ‘Comprehensive’ Hurricane Repairs
Posted on · The Flood Control District has asked for $84 million in repair money