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This article was first published on July 24, 2026 by ABC13 Houston and curated for The Woodlands readers.

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Businesses at Richmond Avenue near Chimney Rock without water due to water main break

Summary by The Woodlands Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Pooja Lodhia, ABC13 Houston · July 24, 2026 · 1 min read

Video shows several streets along Richmond Avenue, near the Southwest Freeway, are flooded Friday morning after what appears to be a water main break.

Why this matters in The Woodlands

The expansion of controlled burns in Fort Worth to areas beyond the Nature Center & Refuge has implications for wildfire management in the larger region, including Montgomery County. As The Woodlands and surrounding communities face ongoing risks from Gulf hurricanes and flooding, proactive measures to reduce fuel loads and promote fire-resilient ecosystems take on added significance. The diversity of plant life resulting from these prescribed fires can also inform local conservation efforts, potentially influencing how The Woodlands Township and Montgomery County approach land management and wildfire prevention in their own jurisdictions. With the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and other local agencies playing critical roles in emergency response, the experiences and outcomes of Fort Worth's expanded controlled burn program will be worth watching for potential applications in The Woodlands area.

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Category: weather · Published: July 24, 2026 · Source: ABC13 Houston · Reading time: 1 min

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Businesses at Richmond Avenue near Chimney Rock without water due to water main break

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