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The high-speed rail project, envisioned to connect Dallas and Houston in under 90 minutes, had shifted in recent years to rely on federal dollars and Amtrak's participation. (Courtesy Texas Central Newsroom)

Federal government ends $63.9M grant for Texas high-speed rail project connecting Dallas, Houston

By Nichaela Shaheen

The decision, which comes from an agreement with the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) and Amtrak, effectively halts federal support for the project, originally led by Texas Central as a privately funded venture, according to a news release. 

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The Willis Town Center is located at I-45 and FM 1097 in Willis. (Courtesy NewQuest)
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Apple's new manufacturing facility is set to open in 2026 and will bring thousands of jobs to Houston. (Courtesy Apple)
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The Milken Institute, a national research firm, ranked Houston as the 27th best-performing city in its 2025 Best-Performing Cities Report. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)
Houston ranked 27th best-performing large city in the U.S.
The Montgomery County Fire Chiefs Association on Feb. 11 advocated against new county development regulations due to concerns that the new requirement could slow emergency response times. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)
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The city of Willis held a groundbreaking ceremony Feb. 10 for its new building that will house its public works department and control. (Lizzy Spangler/Community Impact)
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The showcase home, one of three that Royal Texan Homes plans to build, will feature family and formal kitchens, storage space, and oversized garages, according to the news release. (Rendering courtesy Royal Texan Homes)
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Houston ranked first in the nation in single-family building permits, said Lawrence Dean, president of Community Builders Advisory Services, at the Greater Houston Builder Association's Annual Economic Forecast on Jan. 28. (Cassandra Jenkins/Community Impact)
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R.F. Meador Branch Library, which is part of the Montgomery County Memorial Library System, is set to add a Family Place in February. (Community Impact staff)
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Home Depot opened its Montgomery location along Eva Street on Oct. 24. The home improvement store is one of several businesses that opened in and around Montgomery over the last year. (Nichaela Shaheen/Community Impact)
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