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Harris County flood control director resigns amid pressure to address looming project deadlines
By Sarah Grunau at Houston Public Media
· June 11, 2026
· 1 min read
Tina Petersen, who had been publicly criticized by County Judge Lina Hidalgo, submitted her resignation letter after county commissioners heard an update on post-Hurricane Harvey flood bond projects.
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Category: government ·
Published: June 11, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
Reading time: 1 min
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