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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 ...
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 ...
'Last straw': Lina Hidalgo grills flood control director, auditor over purchasing, contract process
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo grilled officials Thursday over perceived transparency issues in the Harris County Flood ...
Lauder Basin Expansion marks key step in improving Houston's flood defense
Houston, often referred to as Bayou City, has made substantial investments in its flood and drainage system since Hurricane ...
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Harris County commissioners approve $205K in legal fees for former health director after charges dropped
The approval comes nearly two months after the Harris County District Attorney's Office dismissed four felony charges against ...
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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. Rodger Pace, left, and Veronika ...