#houstonbayous — Public Fediverse posts

Two Houston city councilmembers are urging the Houston Police Department to release crucial background information about recently discovered bodies found in Houston bayous in an effort to dispel fear and suspicion about a potential connection.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2025/09/30/532224/houston-councilmembers-call-for-additional-details-about-bodies-recently-discovered-in-bayous/

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For the sixth time in less than two weeks, a dead body has been discovered in a Houston-area bayou.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/houston/2025/09/26/531967/another-dead-body-was-found-in-a-houston-bayou-marking-the-sixth-in-less-than-two-weeks/

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Houston city officials appeared skeptical about the idea of implementing new safety protocols or infrastructure surrounding local bayous after five dead bodies were pulled from the waterways by police last week.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/public-safety/2025/09/24/531826/houston-leaders-indicate-they-wont-implement-new-safety-measures-around-bayous-following-deaths/

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Ever wondered what native plants once thrived along Houston’s bayous? Join Eddie Garcia as he leads a walk through the green spaces blending nature with the city.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/09/17/500190/what-native-plants-used-to-live-along-houstons-bayous-and-which-still-remain/

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A $2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Highway Administration will be used to study designs for the rehabilitation of certain bridges along Buffalo Bayou.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/infrastructure/2024/08/13/496450/a-2-million-grant-will-determine-designs-for-buffalo-bayou-bridge-rehabilitation/

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