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Good News in North Houston!

A three-month maintenance project addressing channel erosion along a tributary of White Oak Bayou is complete! Maintenance crews worked east of the intersection of Fairbanks North Houston Rd. and Battleoak Dr. to repair about 700 feet of toe line erosion, which is damage or erosion at the bottom of the slope where stormwater gradually washes…
September 14, 20260Comments

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Weather & Alerts

Peak Hurricane Season Is Here

We’re at the peak of hurricane season, but the season is far from over. The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs through November 30 — meaning we still have about 80 days to go. Even after hurricane season ends, flooding can happen at any time. Stay aware of conditions in your area and know what’s happening…
September 12, 20260Comments

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Community

Keeping Trash Out of Harris County Waterways

Trash dumped along streets, ditches, and bayous is more than an eyesore. When debris reaches a drainage channel, it can interfere with the movement of stormwater and create additional maintenance challenges. That concern was raised by residents during the September 8 Harris County Commissioners Court meeting. A Northeast Houston resident described illegal dumping in her…
September 11, 20260Comments

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Community

Commissioners Court Sets Public Hearing for Flood Control District Budget

Harris County Commissioners Court has taken the next step in the annual budget process for the Harris County Flood Control District, setting a public hearing for September 17, 2026. During its September 8 meeting, Commissioners Court unanimously approved moving the Flood Control District’s proposed budget forward for public consideration. The action follows discussions and amendments…
September 9, 20260Comments

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Weather & Alerts

Be Ready Before the Next Storm

September is National Preparedness Month, a reminder that preparing for severe weather starts long before rain begins to fall. In Harris County, heavy rainfall and rapidly changing weather can create dangerous conditions with little warning. One simple step residents can take now is making sure they have access to reliable weather and flood information when…
September 8, 20260Comments

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Projects

Construction Activities on Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek near the Grand Parkway Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will be accessing the site at Stockdick School Road and Clay Road. About this Project Phase 1 of the Stormwater Detention Basin on South Mayde Creek near the Grand Parkway consists of two wet-bottom compartments designed to provide approximately 161 acre-feet…
September 3, 20260Comments

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The Bayou Bulletin, powered by the Harris County Flood Control District, shares stories of flood resilience in Harris County—highlighting people, projects, and progress. The Harris County Flood Control District, created in 1937, is governed by Harris County Commissioners Court.

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