Tyler City Council allocates $1.27M to address flood issues

‘We’re tired of it’: Longview neighborhood pleads to city to fix drainage problems

Stephen Thacker says that in the seven years that they’ve lived in their home off Camden Court, they’ve had four major floods where water has gotten into their home. Three of those he says have been in the last 12 months. Thacker says he and his neighbors have spoken to the City of Longview but feel as if they aren’t getting anywhere in their process.

Tyler combats flooding in city, residential neighborhoods

A number of Tyler neighborhoods will soon see major drainage improvements after a move by the city council this week.

Tyler City Council allocates $1.27M to address flood issues

TYLER, Texas (KETK) -- The Tyler City Council approved a $1,277,421 project contract on Wednesday aimed at improving six locations that are prone to flooding in Tyler. The city said they went into a contract with Reynolds & Kay LTD for the 2025 Structure Flooding Project funded by the Stormwater Capital Outlay Budget and Half Cent Sales Tax Fund. This project will tackle frequent flooding issues experienced by the following six areas: 1. Persimm…