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Series parts: 1, 2, 3, 4 | At-risk dams | TCEQ Dam guide

Opening the Floodgates
(Series summary) News 8's Veronica Castelo explores the structural safety of Texas' dams in this four-part series.
FULL STORY >> 11/29/2007 11:58 AM
Opening the Floodgates: The trouble with Texas dams
(Part 1) More than 7,500 dams control the flow of billions of gallons of water in Texas each day, but the inspection process is pretty backed up.
FULL STORY >> 11/26/2007 5:00 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Opening the Floodgates: Why dams aren't prepared for an emergency
(Part 2) Texas is one of 17 states that doesn't require an Emergency Action Plan, and some dams could cause fatalities if they fail.
FULL STORY >> 11/27/2007 4:00 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Opening the Floodgates: Growth affects dam safety
(Part 3) As the population grows, more roads and utilities are created, but many areas haven't kept up with dam safety and flood control. View a map of dams with condition problems.
FULL STORY >> 11/28/2007 11:44 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Opening the Floodgates: Lack of funding the biggest safety hazard
(Part 4) Texas' dams were rated a D minus. While it would cost $670 million to fix the most crucial problems, the TCEQ only receives about $600,000.
FULL STORY >> 11/29/2007 4:01 PMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...
Opening the Floodgates
Reporter Veronica Castelo and producer Jenna Hiller talk about what they learned while shooting the series.
FULL STORY >> 11/26/2007 11:32 AMWatch Video... Add to Video Cart...


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Lee, Pease, and Matthews elementary schools and the Alternative Learning Center will be closed Thursday due to power outage. St. Paul Lutheran School has cancelled 1st-8th grade classes due to damage.

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