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The Latest: Houston area backs $2.5B flood-control bond

The Latest on Houston area election for issuance of flood-control bonds (all times local): 10:40 p.m. Houston-area voters have marked the anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by approving the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds that will fund critical flood-control projects.

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Houston-area voters overwhelmingly back flood-control bond

Voters in Houston and its surrounding county will mark Saturday's anniversary of Hurricane Harvey coming ashore by deciding whether to approve the issuance of $2.5 billion in bonds to fund flood-control projects that might mitigate the damage caused by future storms.