News Archive
March 21st Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
March 2nd Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
February 21st Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
February 2nd Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
Notice: Early Morning Construction - January 5, 2023
The LID 7 contractor mobilized in July 2022 to begin construction on the new stormwater pump station, and excavation and foundation placement continued throughout the Fall of 2022.
Phase I Complete - Brazos River Erosion Control Project January 5, 2023
Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBCLID 7) completed engineering and design for the Brazos River Erosion Control Project in February 2022.
January 17th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
January 5th Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
Cold Weather Advisory
Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBCLID 7) would like to advise residents of potential winter weather and cold conditions coming Thursday evening (12/22) and continuing to Friday morning (12/23)…
December 20, 2022 - Meeting Cancelled
The FBCLID 7 Board of Directors, without substantive District business updates to discuss and in an interest to be efficient with District funds, has opted to cancel the meeting scheduled for December 20, 2022 and reconvene at the next scheduled meeting in January 2023.
December 1st Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
November 15th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
Notice: Early Morning Construction - Monday, November 7
FBCLID 7 Stormwater Pump Station Update: Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District (FBCLID 7) residents should be aware the next phase of major construction activity for the new FBCLID 7 Stormwater Pump Station will require early morning work hours on Monday, November 7, 2022.
November 3rd Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
October 18th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
October 6th Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
LID 7 Stormwater Pump Station Update - Sheet pile installation
Great news! We have received approval for additional project reimbursement from TDEM! This will again decrease the burden of the cost of these projects for all our residents.
September 20th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
September 1st Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
Stormwater Pump Station Update
Great news! We have received approval for additional project reimbursement from TDEM! This will again decrease the burden of the cost of these projects for all our residents.
August 16th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
August 4th Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
July 19th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
Burn Ban in Effect in Fort Bend County
On Tuesday, June 21, Fort Bend County Commissioners Court called a special meeting to address the ongoing drought issue in our region.
Celebrate Independence Day Safely
We hope your family’s Independence Day celebrations are fun and safe for everyone. Although fireworks and celebrations go together, especially during the holiday season, they can be dangerous when used improperly, causing serious bodily injury and property damage.
FBCLID 7 - Hurricane Preparedness
Hurricane Season officially began June 1 and lasts through November 30. As of July 1, we have seen the second, named storm form in the Atlantic Ocean, and while there have not been any threats to Texas so far, it only takes one storm to change your life and community this close to the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical cyclones are among nature’s most powerful and destructive phenomena.
July 7th Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
June 21st Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
June 2nd Regular Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
May 17th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
Stormwater Pump Station Project
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBCLID 7) Board of Directors, in coordination with the District’s Engineer, LJA Engineering, would like to update residents of Crescent Ridge and New Territory on the status of the Stormwater Pump Station Project.
May 5th Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
Doo the Right Thing!
For more information, visit www.cleanbayous.org
April 19th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
April 7th Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
March 15th Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
March 3rd Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
February 15th Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
Freeze Warning
During Winter Storm Uri, one of the more vulnerable spots for leaks and bursts were the irrigation systems on residential homes. Below are some basic tips as well as pictures and instructions for irrigation backflow preventors; additionally, residents are always encouraged to consult with a irrigation specialist or plumber.
February 3rd Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
FBCLID 7 Board of Directors Election May 7, 2022
As residents who attended the NTRCA 2022 Annual Meeting were advised, there is an upcoming Board of Directors election to be held on May 7, 2022.
NTRCA 2022 Annual Meeting Presentation
This is the visual exhibit that was presented by Board Chairman Jim Grotte at the NTRCA 2022 Annual meeting on January 18th, 2022.
January 18th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
2022 New Year’s Weekend: Possible Freezing Temperatures
A freeze warning has been issued for parts of the Greater Houston area for Saturday evening, January 1, 2022, through Sunday night, January 2, 2022.
Winterizing Your Home
Does the Gulf Coast have an official “Winter”? Not by national comparison, but intermittent cold weather in this area can cause damage to homes, lawns, and pools. It is common to bundle up when it gets cold out there.
January 6th Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
December 21st Meeting Canceled
The December 21st meeting has been canceled. The next regularly scheduled meeting will be held January 6th at 5:30 PM.
December 11th Special Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
December 2nd Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
November 16th Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a special public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
November 4th Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a special public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
October 19th Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a special public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
October 7th Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a regular public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
September 21st Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a special public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
FBCLID 7 Resident Update: TS Nicholas
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a special public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
City of Sugar Land Street Ponding Monitoring Map
The City of Sugar Land provides public access to view the new Sugar Land ISWMM application. This application currently allows for realtime viewing of rain gauge data and street ponding within the Sugar Land area.
September 2nd Public Meeting Notice
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBLID 7) Board of Directors will be having a special public meeting to discuss district business. District residents are welcome to attend.
August 17th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on August 17th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
August 5th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on August 5th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
July 20th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on July 20th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
July 1st Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on July 1st to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
June 22nd Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on June 22nd to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
FBCLID 7 Weather Update
Currently the Brazos River level is at 33 ft (at Richmond). With the recent rains in the watershed, it is now forecasted to start rising today and crest at almost 44 feet by Sunday into Monday.
June 3rd Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on June 3rd to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
FBCLID 7 Weather Update
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on May 18th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
Emergency Operations Update
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on May 18th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
May 18th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on May 18th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
May 6th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on May 6th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
Only Rain Down the Drain!
Keeping our Stormwater System Clean!
April 20th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on April 20th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
FBCLID 7 – Stand-By Generation Presentations
At the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 engineering meetings on February 23, 2021, and March 23, 2021, Director Jeff Hanig presented on the subject of pump station power generation options.
April 1st Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on April 1st to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
March 30th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on March 30th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
March 23rd Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on March 23rd to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
March 4th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on March 4th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
February 23rd Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on February 23rd to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
February 16th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on February 16th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
Stormwater Detention Project
The FBCLID 7 Board of Directors has summarized the goals and details of the District Detention Project as part of the Board’s long-term goals for storm water management and future flood event protection.
February 4th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on February 4th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
January 19th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on January 19th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
January 7th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on January 7th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
December 15th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on December 15th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
December 3rd Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on December 3rd to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
November 17th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on November 17th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
November 5th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on November 5th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
October 20th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on October 20th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
City of Sugar Land: Know Your Flood Hazard
The purpose of this brochure is to inform you of the flood hazards associated with our local drainage systems (Brazos River, Oyster Creek, and drainage channels) and recommended actions you can take to protect yourself and your property.
October 1st Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on October 1st to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
Tropical Storm Beta Update
Tropical Storm Beta has currently stalled in the western Gulf of Mexico, which will eventually set the storm up for a slow scrape of the Texas coast into next week.
Greater New Territory Pump Station Presentation (Video)
View video on Greater New Territory Pump Station
September 15th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on September 15th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
September 9th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on September 9th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
September 3rd Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on September 3rd to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
Hurricane Laura Update from Levee Management Services
As a quick update before the storms move in tonight, LMS has completed all EAP preparations throughout all districts ahead of the storms.
August 26th Meeting Cancelled
This event is being reshceduled due to concerns regarding Hurricane Laura, and will likely be hosted in early September.
August 26th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on August 26th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
August 18th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on August 18th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
Stormwater Pump Station Site Location Alternative Analysis
FBCLID 7 Pump Station Alternative Analysis has been uploaded on the documents page.
August 6th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on August 6th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
FBCLID 7 - Master Drainage Plan Update
In the interest in keeping New Territory residents as informed as possible on the engineering projects within the District, Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBCLID 7) tasked their engineering consultant, LJA Engineering, Inc., to create this document for the public to review.
FBCLID 7 New Pump Station Presentation
Residents of New Territory may have heard about the presentation being made to the community regarding the proposed new pump station that would be located in Crescent Ridge.
July 21st Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on July 21st to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
July 2nd Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on July 2nd to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
June 16th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on June 16th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
Hurricane Preparedness: What FBLID 7 Residents Need to Know
It is that time of year again; the 2020 Hurricane Season began June 1st and will be in effect until November 30, 2020.
2020 Atlantic Hurricane Season Has Begun
Monday, June 1st, 2020 marked the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, with another named storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico.
June 4th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on June 4th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
Debris in FBCLID 7 Drainage Ways
Monday, June 1st, 2020 marked the first day of the Atlantic hurricane season, with another named storm brewing in the Gulf of Mexico.
Unauthorized Access on FBCLID 7 District Facilities
As many New Territory residents are aware, our levee, pump stations, and drainage detention facilities provide drainage, flood control and protection for homes within the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBCLID 7) boundaries from the Brazos River 100-year floodplain.
FBCLID 7 Brazos River Erosion Control Project Reaches 30% Design
The Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBCLID 7) levee protects New Territory along its southern boundary with the Brazos River. Historically at this location, up until 2014, the north shore of the Brazos River experienced moderate bank erosion as is expected for a meandering waterway.
FBCLID 7 Outfall Channel Project
As many of our neighbors in New Territory know, the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 (FBCLID 7) board has moved forward with multiple projects to improve and rehabilitate the drainage for the community.
May 19th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on May 19th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
May 7th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on May 7th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
April 21st Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on April 21st to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
April 2nd Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on April 2nd to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
March 24th Special Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a special public meeting on March 24th to discuss district matters. Members of the public may participate in the meeting via telephone conference call.Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
Rescheduled Public Meeting
FBLID 7 March 17th meeting has been cancelled due to scheduling conflicts.
March 5th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on March 5th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
FBCLID 7 Resident Update: Keeping our Stormwater System Clean!
Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7's (FBCLID 7) stormwater management consultant, Storm Water Solutions, has put together a new public information campaign outlining "Only Rain Down the Drain!"
February 18th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on February 18th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
NTRCA Presentation
At the New Territory Residential Community Association annual meeting on January 20th, the Fort Bend County Levee Improvement District No. 7 presented a presentation update on the ongoing and future projects of the district.
February 6th Public Meeting Notice
FBLID 7 will be having a public meeting on February 6th to discuss district matters. The public is welcome to attend. Minutes from the meeting will be posted online.
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