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Mythbusters: Common Misperceptions about Flooding in Harris County

Since Hurricane Harvey, I’ve continually run into several widely held misperceptions about flooding in Harris County. As we head into another hurricane season, let’s set the record straight about the most common myths. Some of the facts below have been adapted from information provided by the Harris County Flood Control District. MYTH: The Harris County […]

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HCFCD Recommends More Study for $30 Billion Flood Tunnels

(Update: Since posting this story, HCFCD has provided a link to the entire 1860-page flood tunnel study online.) On June 16, 2022, Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) held a virtual meeting to present the results of Phase 2 of its flood-tunnels study. Phase 2 recommended eight tunnels estimated to cost $30 billion for further […]

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Family-Friendly Spring Branch Restaurant With Full, Self-Service Bar is Closing

Shoot The Moon, the Spring Branch restaurant with an innovative, self-service bar system at 8155 Long Point, is set to close. Its last day of service is Sunday, June 16, and it will be open until 10 p.m. “We encourage folks to come in and enjoy their favorite beverages and menu items one last time. […]

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Demolition Dates Set for Forest Cove Townhomes

Harris County Flood Control District (HCFCD) has set the demolition dates for two of the three remaining Forest Cove Townhome complexes. The two farthest from the river will be torn down on 7/5/22 and 7/14/22. See image below. On 6/17/22, HCFCD also deposited the check for the buyout of the last unit in the last […]

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Harris County Flood Facts – Did You Know?

While digging for some flood facts on the Harris County Flood Control District website, I came across a media guide written in October 2016. That may be why it was buried in the archives. The headliner – Harvey – happened just 10 months later! Therefore, it contains some obviously dated references. Regardless, it also contains […]

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General Land Office Launches Disaster Preparedness Campaign

The Texas General Land Office (GLO) has launched a disaster preparedness campaign called “Don’t Ignore Your Risk.” GLO developed the new outreach initiative to encourage Texans to prepare for hurricane season and stay prepared. The season began Wednesday, June 1, and runs through November 30, 2022. “Don’t Ignore Your Risk” The disaster preparedness campaign includes […]

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Pacific Northwest Chain Opens Coffee Shop In Pearland

Oregon-based boutique coffee shop Black Rock Coffee Bar is opening its sixth Houston-area location, but first for Pearland, at 11930 Broadway within the Shadow Creek Ranch Community in Pearland. The doors open on Friday, June 17 with grand opening specials that include free 16-ounce drinks on the opening day, plus forthcoming perks throughout the coming […]

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Demolition of Old Kingwood Middle School Beginning

Contractors have fenced off the old Kingwood Middle School and started demolishing the driveways and parking lots, including the area where the school’s new permanent detention pond will go. Meanwhile, the new Kingwood Middle School building is nearing completion behind the old one. Largely invisible from the ground behind construction fencing, the aerial photos below […]

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