A massive overhaul of Harris County's floodplain maps has been in the works for years, but its release to the public remains uncertain over a year after its projected release date.

For nearly two hours Wednesday, the Texas Senate Committee on Transportation heard arguments for and against a bill that would dictate how surplus funds from the Harris County Toll Road Authority ...

KINGWOOD, Texas (KTRK) -- Some Kingwood neighbors believe a new Harris County flood map is misleading and are worried about what it could mean for future flood mitigation projects.

On the new maps, Harris County’s 100-year floodplain is expected to increase from around 150,000 acres to 200,000 acres, Harris County Engineer Milton Rahman said last year.

Senate Bill 2722 would require 30% of the Harris County Toll Road Authority's surplus funds to be sent to the City of Houston, which provides emergency services on the toll roads. Days before the ...

Precinct 3's north and east sides were the most severely affected areas in Harris County. During the height of the storm, it took nearly 100 crew workers five days of work to respond to the emergency.