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Arrest Warrants Issued in Floodway, Floodplain Fill Case - Reduce Flooding
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Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 02/21/2026 12:46pm
Article Summary:
Arrest Warrants Issued After Illegal Floodway Fill; Suspect Fails to Appear, Site Remains Unremedied
Arrest warrants have been issued for Rene Martinez after he allegedly failed to appear in court and comply with city orders to remove illegal fill dumped in the San Jacinto West Fork floodway and floodplain near Savelle and Sorters-McClellan Roads. City officials say the site remains unchanged despite repeated citations, and access has been blocked by a newly installed gate. The unpermitted fill violates Houston floodplain regulations and raises concerns about increased flood risk in an area that saw severe flooding during Hurricane Harvey.
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Date: 02/21/2026 12:46pm
Article Summary:
Arrest Warrants Issued After Illegal Floodway Fill; Suspect Fails to Appear, Site Remains Unremedied
Arrest warrants have been issued for Rene Martinez after he allegedly failed to appear in court and comply with city orders to remove illegal fill dumped in the San Jacinto West Fork floodway and floodplain near Savelle and Sorters-McClellan Roads. City officials say the site remains unchanged despite repeated citations, and access has been blocked by a newly installed gate. The unpermitted fill violates Houston floodplain regulations and raises concerns about increased flood risk in an area that saw severe flooding during Hurricane Harvey.
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