Hurricane Recovery snagged by floodplain rules
HARRIS COUNTY – The public doubtlessly wants to stop flooding, but with new rules adopted in early July, building new will come at a premium. Harris County Commissioner’s …
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Castlewood CC meets with County representatives
Precinct 2 Engineering Department held a meeting with Castlewood residents to provide an update on the Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin drainage and mitigation in the Castlewood neighborhood. Engineers …
Residents hear details of Lauder Road Flood Control
ALDINE – Residents of the area learned details of the proposed Lauder Stormwater Detention Basin Project at a community engagement meeting held last Wednesday, June 26 at the …
Aldine Westfield Detention Basin Project updates
The East Aldine District joined Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) in presenting the Aldine Westfield Detention Basin project to the Greenbriar Townhomes HOA last month. The community …
Mayor and County Judge announce final round of Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund grants
HOUSTON – The Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund is disbursing its final round of grants for aid and services to local flood victims, bringing the total of distributed charitable …
Flood Control District completes removal of channel blockages
140,000 Cubic Yards of Hurricane Storm Debris Removed From Bayous and Channels The Harris County Flood Control District has completed a county-wide effort to remove downed trees and …
Voters Approve Flood Bond
HARRIS COUNTY – Voters overwhelmingly approved a $2.5 Billion dollar bond proposal, that will result in 237 projects to mitigate future flood dangers in the county. With 98% …
Voting for flood bond underway
HARRIS COUNTY – Voters will have a chance to decide to spend $2.5 billion dollars to help alleviate flooding, according to County Judge Ed Emmett. The measure includes …
Residents have many questions at second Flood Bond meeting
By Zach Maxwell Around 75 people attended a second public input session in the Aldine area, concerning the upcoming $2.5 billion bond election to help prevent future flooding …