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

Projects

Maintenance Underway Along Rolling Fork Channel

Years of stormwater conveyance have taken a toll on the Rolling Fork channel — a White Oak Bayou tributary in northwest Houston — resulting in erosion and sedimentation, which reduces how efficiently stormwater can be conveyed. Our maintenance team is making repairs to restore the channel and address areas that have deteriorated over time. The…

September 10, 20260Comments

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

Community Projects

For Executive Director Stuckett, Building Trust Starts With Transparency

As Executive Director Marcus Stuckett leads the Harris County Flood Control District through an ambitious period of project delivery, he says success will be measured by more than construction schedules. For Director Stuckett, being open and responsive with Harris County residents is also an important part of the job. “We understand that we are beholden…

September 2, 20260Comments

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Harris County, we have a Marsh Master.

It’s half boat, half bulldozer, all business… Unleash the Marsh Master! Built to go where traditional equipment can't, this amphibious machine travels over both land and water, making it ideal for wetlands, shallow streams, and other difficult-to-access areas. And it’s already making a difference! Maintenance crews recently used the Marsh Master for the very first…

August 25, 20260Comments

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Executive Director Stuckett Focused on Accelerating Projects, Meeting Critical Deadlines

Six weeks into his return to the Harris County Flood Control District, Executive Director Marcus Stuckett says the District is moving with urgency to advance projects, meet approaching federal funding deadlines, and deliver flood risk reduction benefits to Harris County residents. In a recent interview with Greg Groogan, Director Stuckett spoke about the work ahead…

August 24, 20260Comments

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Construction Underway on Major T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin Compartment

The Harris County Flood Control District recently celebrated the groundbreaking of an $18.6 million project to construct Compartment 1B of the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin in the Cypress Creek watershed. Located on approximately 44 acres along T.C. Jester Boulevard, Compartment 1B is designed to provide approximately 793 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity, adding significant…

August 21, 20260Comments

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Construction Activities on Phase 2 of the Meyergrove Stormwater Detention Basin Project Begin Soon!

Construction activities include contractor mobilization, initial site preparation, and other related work. Construction crews will access the site at North Braeswood Boulevard near Frankway Drive. About this Project Phase 2 of the Meyergrove Stormwater Detention Basin Project adds a second wet-bottom compartment that is designed to provide approximately 8 acre-feet of additional stormwater storage capacity…

August 19, 20260Comments

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Halls Bayou Project Moves One Step Closer to Construction

A major flood risk reduction project for Halls Bayou is one step closer to construction. Harris County Flood Control District recently reviewed the final design plans for the Halls Bayou Channel Conveyance Improvements Downstream of Hopper Road. This milestone means the project is nearing the point where it can be advertised for construction bids. Once…

August 18, 20260Comments

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Groundbreaking Marks T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention Basin Construction Milestone

Compartment 1B will add 793 acre-feet of stormwater storage capacity in the Cypress Creek watershed WHAT: Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey and Harris County Flood Control District Executive Director Marcus Y. Stuckett will join project partners on Wednesday, Aug. 19, for a ceremonial groundbreaking for Compartment 1B of the T.C. Jester Stormwater Detention…

August 17, 20260Comments