US House approves Ike Dike, but it's not a done deal yet

The bill, HR 7776, which passed by a vote of 384 to 37, will "provide for improvements to the rivers and harbors of the United States, to provide for the conservation and development of water and related resources, and for other purposes."

21 years later: Looking back at Tropical Storm Allison

21 years ago today, and in the days that followed Tropical Storm Allison struck southeast Texas bringing an unprecedented nearly 40” of rain to the area and claiming the lives of dozens locally and beyond.