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Harris County breaks ground on $32.7 million flood project
By Katherine Levens at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 13, 2026
· 2 min read
Harris County is taking a major step forward in the fight against flooding. Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined federal, state and local leaders Monday morning to break ground on the Poor Farm Ditch Project — a $32.7 million investment aimed at protecting roughly 500 homes in West University Place a...
Key takeaway Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined federal, state and local leaders Monday morning to break ground on the Poor Farm Ditch Project — a $32.
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The Poor Farm Ditch Project's impact will be felt beyond the immediate neighborhoods of West University Place and Southside Place, as it contributes to the overall flood resilience of the Brays Bayou watershed. This project is a crucial step in addressing the persistent flooding issues that have plagued the Houston area, and its success will be closely watched by other communities in Harris County. The collaboration between local, state, and federal partners demonstrates a commitment to finding solutions to this complex problem, and the use of funding from the 2018 Flood Bond shows that the county is following through on its promises to invest in flood mitigation. As construction moves forward, residents will be eager to see the tangible results of this investment, and the project's progress will likely inform future flood control efforts in the region.
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Category: government ·
Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Harris County is taking a major step forward in the fight against flooding. Commissioner Rodney Ellis joined federal, state and local leaders Monday morning to break ground on the Poor Farm Ditch Project — a $32.7 million investment aimed at protecting roughly 500 homes in West University Place a...
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