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County Seeks Input Before Houston-Area Flood Control Bond Vote

Officials in the Texas county hardest hit by Hurricane Harvey announced they will seek the public’s input before finalizing a list of critical flood-control projects voters will be asked to approve during an estimated $2.5 billion bond referendum. Harris County …

Houston Seeks to Expedite Funding for Flood-Control Measures

Officials intend to introduce an innovative plan to speed up funding for flood-control measures along Houston bayous. The Houston Chronicle reports the city council is considering a payment plan that would have the state give the city a $46 million …