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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 8,319-square-foot restaurant is aiming for a fall 2025 opening. (Courtesy BCS)
Texas Roadhouse to begin construction in Magnolia
Home prices will range from the high $200,000s-$500,000, and the community will also feature walking trails, a playground and a splashpad. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
207-acre single-family development coming soon to Magnolia
The development broke ground in December and Phase I is anticipated to be completed in May 2026. (Courtesy The Lagoon Development Company)
Development bringing lagoon, beaches to Magnolia area ...
A grand opening for the community is currently slated for spring 2026. (Courtesy AirLuxe Studios)
Johnson Land Ventures announces name of new 318-acre community in northwest Harris County
The first phase of Heron Run includes 821 lots, with around 490 that will be completed in 2025 and around 331 that will be completed in 2026. (Courtesy Audubon)
Master-planned community Audubon launches work on 3rd district
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Oasis at Woodland now leasing in the Magnolia area
The development will include Rasha at Audubon, a 326-unit multifamily community, and a two-story, 30,000-square-foot retail center. (Rendering courtesy XAG Group; Christina Griffin, WDR Imagery)
XAG Group breaks ground on multiuse development in Magnolia’s Audubon community
Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine will relocate in Tomball this fall. (Rendering courtesy Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine)
Advanced Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine to relocate in Tomball
Apple's new manufacturing facility is set to open in 2026 and will bring thousands of jobs to Houston. (Courtesy Apple)
Apple to build 250,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Houston
Amplify Tomball is set to bring 170 luxury townhomes to Tomball. (Courtesy Ascendant Development)
Luxury townhome community breaks ground in Tomball
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)
Montgomery County fire chiefs oppose new county development regulations
Newcor broke ground on an industrial business park in Magnolia, and the first phase is expected to be completed in the third quarter of this year. (Carson Weaver/Community Impact)
Newcor breaks ground on industrial business park in Magnolia