Houston Heights homeowner says blocked drainage could lead to flooding
Read full article: Houston Heights homeowner says blocked drainage could lead to floodingEmma Meister, a Houston Heights resident, says her yard has been waterlogged for months — and she believes a construction mistake is behind the problem.
What’s in a name? City wants you to ‘Name that Drain’
Read full article: What’s in a name? City wants you to ‘Name that Drain’HOUSTON – The Houston “Name that Drain” contest has been extended through October in order to give people a chance to participate. Look at all those drains (Check out the interactive map)! RELATED: Houston’s Adopt-A-Drain program falls short of expectationsIn order to participate in the contest, the participant must be 18 or older and the drain must be officially adopted in the Adopt-a-Drain database. The name may not contain lewd language, profanity or hate speech. According to the contest rules, the first place winner will be chosen by the city and will receive a “small blue tile plaque, as well as a tool bundle including a DeWalt power tools set … and drain maintenance tools donated by the Houston ToolBank.”Go online to learn more information about the contest or the Adopt-a-Drain project.