Daily Archives: February 14, 2026

FEMA produces new draft flood map for Harris County

We’ve been waiting for this. After years of delays, the Federal Emergency Management Agency has quietly posted a draft of Harris County’s new flood maps online, kickstarting a review process that could lead to the first major update to the … Continue reading

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Colony Ridge developers settle with the state

This more or less wraps up the story. The owners of Colony Ridge, a Houston-area developer accused of running a predatory lending scheme that deceived Latinos, agreed to a sweeping legal settlement that will require them to invest in law … Continue reading

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Flag football advancing in the NCAA

This is a big step forward. The University of Nebraska announced plans to add women’s flag football [recently], making it the first athletic department in a Power 4 conference to introduce the sport. The announcement coincided with the NCAA’s approval … Continue reading

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