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Flood victims demand Harris County prioritize overdue protection projects. They may get their wish.
Equity frameworks were never used to redirect cash from the record $2.5 billion flood bond passed after Hurricane Harvey. A ...
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Staying protected: Local homeowners navigate flood insurance options
Despite living in high-risk flood zones, less than 25% of homeowners in Harris County carry flood insurance, leaving many ...
Projects may be scrapped as 2018 flood bond faces $1.3 billion shortfall
All projects promised in a 2018 flood control bond (the largest ever in Harris County) won’t get done.. Unless HCFCD finds ...
What is Houston TranStar? Here’s what to know about the communication hub for commuter traffic.
The partners include the city of Houston, Houston’s Metropolitan Transit Authority, Harris County and the Texas Department of Transportation.
Harris County residents are upset after hearing 2018 flood projects are $1.3B short with risk of being put on hold
"My age is 87, and there's no more than my body can handle," said one homeowner who fears she may not survive another flood.
Lina Hidalgo pushes back on criticism of Paris trip during flood control discussion
During a recent discussion about the status of Harris County Flood Control District projects from a 2018 bond, Harris County ...
Largest flood bond in history of Harris County faces $1 billion funding shortage
The extent of the funding gap surprised some county officials. The vast majority of projects are still in planning and design ...
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These Texans aren’t taking buyouts despite repeated floods - The Texas Tribune
In Harris County, the flood control district wants to buy properties along the San Jacinto River that have flooded repeatedly. Some residents aren’t leaving.
Kerr County flooding updates: At least 13 people, including children, killed in devastating floods
At least 20 girls are missing from a summer camp in Texas after catastrophic floods Chicago Cubs make history in July 4 win ...