Editor's note: This is the last in a series of five commentaries by local flood control and water officials providing information about the recent flood and efforts being made to control flood damage.

House Republicans meet next week to replace Tom DeLay, who resigned as majority leader after he could no longer outrun or outwit a firestorm of corruption. DeLay soon faces a trial on criminal charges that he laundered illegal campaign contributions, but that's only the beginning of his troubles.

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