Residents in Houston s East Aldine neighborhood say they re tired of flooding during hurricanes. They re tired of not having sufficient drainage and other infrastructure to protect their homes. (June 1)
Houston seethes over being frozen out of federal flood funds
JUAN A. LOZANO, Associated Press
May 31, 2021
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1of6Shirley Ronquillo, a Houston area community activist, points to an open drainage ditch that is blocked by debris and trash on May 27, 2021, in Houston. The ditch, which should remain unobstructed, is located near a subdivision in an unincorporated part of Harris County that has a long history of flooding.Juan A. Lozano/APShow MoreShow Less
2of6Shirley Ronquillo, a Houston area community activist, stands along Halls Bayou and discusses flood control projects that could lessen the danger the waterway presents to nearby homes during heavy rainfall on May 27, 2021, in Houston.Juan A. Lozano/APShow MoreShow Less