HC Flood Control District holds public meetings over future of Hall’s Bayou

The Harris County Flood Control District invites the public to a meeting to discuss a study of flooding and how to reduce it, along Halls Bayou.

Halls Bayou is approximately 20 miles long. It’s watershed, the area that drains into Hall’s Bayou, covers about 45 square miles.

While offering rich vegetation and opportunities for recreation, the area is also prone to flooding. This causes risk to persons and property along the bayou and its adjoining watershed.

At these meetings, which will be held in both English and Spanish, the HCFCD will provide information on the study, and answer questions, and ask the public for formal comments regarding flooding issues and potential solutions.

All meetings will be held at MacArthur Sr. High School, 4400 Aldine Mail Route.

The first meeting in English will be held Feb, 17. An open house will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. with a presentation and public comment period following from 7 to 8 p.m.

A second meeting in English will be held Feb. 21 with 9 to 10 a.m., with the presentation following from 10 to 11 a.m. This will be followed by a Spanish Language third meeting with an open house from 12 to 1 p.m. and the presentation from 1 to 2 p.m.

Community members are encouraged to attend and provide feedback regarding flooding in their areas. For questions or comments about the study, contact the HCFCD Study hotline at 713-684-4040.