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Harris County says it has run out of money to fully fund flood control projects. They were promised in a 2018 bond.
Two large ponds designed to trap stormwater flank a quiet street in Harris County’s Aldine neighborhood, the site of one of 181 groups of projects funded by a record $2.5 billion flood-control ...
Director of the Harris County Flood Control District Tina Petersen, from left, and Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis listen as Lars Zetterstrom, Halls Bayou program manager, describes plans ...
All projects promised in a 2018 flood control bond (the largest ever in Harris County) won’t get done.. Unless HCFCD finds another $1.3 BILLION.
Harris County commissioners have asked for an update on 2018 flood bond projects, and after missing last month's deadline, ABC13 was told a presentation is coming soon.
Harris County leaders learn they're $1.3B short to finish all 2018 flood bond projects By Nick Natario, via Thursday, June 26, 2025 ...
Harris County residents face increasing flood risks as hurricane season approaches, with only 30% of residents holding flood insurance coverage, according to Harris County Flood Control District ...
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo defended her recent trade mission to Paris during a contentious discussion about the Harris County Flood Control District's 2018 bond projects.
Harris County, located in Houston, is enhancing its disaster readiness as the 2025 hurricane season approaches. The county's Office of Emergency Management has developed an expanded hazard ...
Bellaire flood control project gets big boost from the state The Cypress Ditch mitigation project approved by Bellaire voters can move forward thanks to a $54 million investment by the State of Texas.
Harris County Flood Control District has developed preliminary plans for 132 miles of stormwater conveyance tunnels that would reduce flood risk across the greater Houston area.