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Harris County Flood Control DIstrict

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Construction along the 1.25-mile stretch of channel began in September and is estimated to wrap up in the third quarter of 2026. (Sarah Brager/Community Impact)
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$4M Berry Bayou restoration underway in South Houston after years of backlog

  • May 8, 2026
The Harris County Flood Control District is on track to finish a $4 million channel restoration project later…
HHouston
Sarah Grunau
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Lina Hidalgo grills flood control director over delayed bond projects – Houston Public Media

  • April 17, 2026
Colleen DeGuzman Tina Peterson is the director of the Harris County Flood Control District. In a heated exchange…
HHouston
Harris County Commissioners Court meetings are held at 9 a.m. in Downtown Houston at 1001 Preston St., Houston. (Community Impact staff)
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PREVIEW: Harris County commissioners to hear status of climate justice plan, federally-funded flood recovery

  • April 14, 2026
Harris County commissioners are set to take up more than 400 agenda items April 16, including discussion about…
HHouston
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…
HHouston
Garrett Bohlmann
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (February 18, 2026) – Houston Public Media

  • February 18, 2026
Hello Houston: The Commuter Cut In today’s edition of “The Commuter Cut,” Harris County Flood Control District executive…
HHouston
Garrett Bohlmann
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Hello Houston (February 18, 2026) – Houston Public Media

  • February 18, 2026
Hello Houston: Where Houston Talks! On today’s Hello Houston, Dr. Tina Petersen, executive director of Harris County Flood…
HHouston
Sarah Grunau
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Harris County residents can view their potential new flood risk under proposed FEMA map – Houston Public Media

  • February 16, 2026
Harris County Flood Control District This draft flood risk map shows proposed flood-risk levels for the Houston area.…
HHouston
Restoration begins along a channel near 7210 Huffmeister Road, Houston, to support slope stabilization. (Sarah Brager/Community Impact).
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Harris County officials announce $25M Addicks Reservoir restoration for flood maintenance

  • January 21, 2026
Harris County officials announced Jan. 20 the start of a $25 million restoration project along channels connecting to…
HHouston
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West U to hold public meeting on Poor Farm Ditch reconstruction project in February

  • January 21, 2026
West University Place and Harris County Flood Control District officials are planning a joint public meeting in February…
HHouston
An aerial image of homes backed by Poor Farm Ditch in Houston.
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What homeowners should know as Poor Farm Ditch construction could start by late spring

  • December 10, 2025
West University Place officials will notify at least 31 property owners who stand to be affected by the…
HHouston
a group of people stand near a storm channel and hold a red ribbon that has been cut
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White Oak Bayou channel upgrades boost storm protection for Cypress-area homes

  • November 21, 2025
The completion of a $28 million flood mitigation project in Cypress could safeguard approximately 2,000 homes from major…
HHouston
A photo of a flood control project
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See the planned $410M flood control projects going up for construction bids in 2026

  • November 3, 2025
At least $410 million worth of flood projects throughout the county are going to be bid in the…
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