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“The Numbers Ain’t Crunching”: Two Years After Harvey, Some Flooded Homes Still Aren’t Repaired
Posted on · One Trinity Gardens resident said most of his neighborhood flooded, and he feels like they’re invisible to local officials.
Tag: Harvey flooding
Politics
Mayoral Candidate Bill King Announces 7-Point Flood Mitigation Plan For Houston
Posted on · Former Kemah mayor and Houston mayoral candidate Bill King said his first priority would be ensuring city drainage fees be used only for drainage projects.
National
Flood Buyout Costs Rise As Storms Intensify, Seas Surge
Posted on · An AP analysis shows flood buyouts have been getting more expensive, with many of the costliest coming in the last decade after strong storms pounded heavily populated coastal states such as Texas, New York and New Jersey.
News
Arkema Asks Judge to Pause Lawsuit over Fires during Harvey
Posted on · The company says the lawsuit is "nearly identical" to a criminal case brought by Harris County.
News
Researchers Find Signs of Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Harvey Flooding Samples
Posted on · A new study gives scientists a better understanding of how the storm contaminated homes and bayous
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
Energy & Environment
After Arkema Fires, Investigators Call For Better Storm Protections At Chemical Plants
Posted on · "More robust industry guidance is needed to help hazardous chemical facilities better prepare for extreme weather events," a federal investigation found
Energy & Environment
Fort Bend County To Sue Army Corps Over Homes Flooded After Harvey
Posted on · The county wants to force the Corps to prevent reservoir water from flooding nearby homes during future storms.
Energy & Environment
Texas Regulators Pressured To Be Tougher On Pollution Rules
Posted on · The head of a house committee calls some pollution fines "inconsequential" to companies.
Energy & Environment
Houston, Partners Announce Effort To Track Harvey’s Health Impacts
Posted on · The project seeks to better understand Harvey's toxic legacy and its affect on public health.
News
Oil And Gas Regulators Issued Small Number Of Citations After Harvey, But Spills Can Be Hard To Track
Posted on · Potential spills can take days or weeks to reach after a storm like Harvey, a Texas Railroad Commission representative told lawmakers
Houston Matters
What Are The Potential Implications Of Post-Harvey Lawsuits?
Posted on · Blake Hudson from the University of Houston Law Center explains the potential outcomes and ramifications of lawsuits filed by homeowners after Harvey.
News
San Jacinto River Authority To Work On Flood Control After Abbott’s Visit To Kingwood
Posted on · Funding the effort could be a challenge, but the river authority says it's committed to finding a way.
Energy & Environment
Army Corps Considering Idea To Deepen Reservoirs
Posted on · It's one of multiple possibilities for hardening Houston's main reservoirs.
Energy & Environment
Harris County Begins Work on Flood Control Project Near Addicks and Barker Reservoirs
Posted on · The work is part of a broader effort to study how much of a difference sediment removal makes in improving water flows.