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The Taylor Gully Channel Conveyance Improvements and Woodridge Stormwater Detention Basin project aims to reduce the risk of flooding in Kingwood through a combination of channel conveyance improvements and a stormwater detention basin. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

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Harris County, Houston officials green light $56.9M flood project in Kingwood

April 9, 2026

A $56.9 million flood mitigation project in Kingwood is moving forward following actions taken by Harris County Commissioners…

A roughly $10 million project repairing concrete and voids within the Lake Houston Dam’s existing structure is set to be completed before work on the long-awaited dam spillway improvement project can begin, Coastal Water Authority officials said. (Courtesy Coastal Water Authority)

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Lake Houston Dam repairs needed ahead of dam spillway improvement project

December 26, 2025

After the $160 million Lake Houston Dam Spillway Improvement Project was delayed until at least summer 2028, Coastal…

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Houston City Council dismisses request to increase water rates

November 13, 2025

Houston City Council rejected a request from a company to raise water rates for residents and business owners…