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The extent of the funding gap surprised some county officials. The vast majority of projects are still in planning and design ...
A major battle brewing over flood prevention dollars and unfinished projects is almost certain to unfold Thursday at Harris ...
Houston, often referred to as Bayou City, has made substantial investments in its flood and drainage system since Hurricane ...
HARRIS COUNTY - Officials with the Harris County Sheriff's Office (HCSO) are investigating the deaths of three jail inmates ...
Harris County Flood Control District Director Tina Petersen said the proposed tax rate would be a “transformational” investment that would allow the county to repair and replace damaged and ...
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. By Emily Foxhall , 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. Rodger Pace, left, and Veronika ...
The Harris County Flood Control District and the FEMA began working on the comprehensive update shortly after Hurricane Harvey overwhelmed the county in 2017 with up to 47 inches of rain, ...
Harris County commissioners have asked for an update on 2018 flood bond projects, and after missing last month's deadline, ...
Harris County's old criteria allowed for finished floor elevation to be at the 100-year level plus 18 inches. The new regulations require the lowest finished floor to be at the 500-year flood ...
Harris County is asking voters to approve a 58% tax hike for its flood control district through Proposition A, a measure local voters will see at the bottom of their ballots this election.
A member of the Harris County Community Flood Resilience Task Force told ABC13 the projects haven't been put to the test. ABC13 Chief Meteorologist Travis Herzog said southeast Texas hasn't had a ...