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A monthslong process to reach an understanding between regional leaders and the Texas Department of Transportation about objectives of the I-45 project stalled Jan. 22. (Nathan Colbert/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:00 AM Jan 25, 2021 CST
H-GAC group stalls I-45 resolution after TxDOT objects to agreement
traffic barrels
Houston
3:33 PM Dec 17, 2020 CST
Mayor Sylvester Turner reveals Houston Vision Zero plan priorities, aims to end traffic deaths by 2030
Houston City Council approved a $200,000 allocation August 19 for a feasibility study on renovating or relocating the Central Municipal Courts Building on Lubbock Avenue in First Ward. (Courtesy Google Earth)
Houston
5:34 PM Aug 20, 2020 CDT
Local, state, federal infrastructure proposals converging in Houston’s First Ward
Montrose streets
Houston
6:00 AM Jul 31, 2020 CDT
Walk/bike study lays out path for Montrose to become ‘20-minute neighborhood’
North Houston Highway Improvement Project
Houston
2:46 PM Jun 26, 2020 CDT
H-GAC group will look at crafting a five-party agreement around I-45 overhaul
The June 2 march will culminate with a rally at the steps of Houston City Hall. (Courtesy city of Houston)
Houston
10:14 PM Jun 1, 2020 CDT
Houston city buildings, some METRO services planned to shut down ahead of June 2 march for George Floyd
SEARCH outreach specialist Otha Norton, left, assists Carlton Ray and records data in a multi-agency information system for tracking Houston's homeless population. (Courtesy Lauren Anderson)
Houston
6:00 PM Apr 28, 2020 CDT
New coronavirus testing hotline serves Houston’s homeless population
Director of the Mayor's Office for People with Disabilities, Gabe Cazares speaks about the new partnership he formed between his office and the Houston Food Bank. (Screenshot courtesy city of Houston)
Houston
5:56 PM Apr 21, 2020 CDT
Residents with disabilities can now get Houston Food Bank goods delivered
Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar is offering Easter breakfast packages. (Courtesy Rebecca Simms/Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar)
Houston
5:45 AM Apr 10, 2020 CDT
ROUNDUP: North Houston communities continue coronavirus response
Houston's first chief transportation officer will help the city coordinate its urban planning efforts with other agencies such as the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, the Houston-Galveston Area Council and the Texas Department of Transportation. (Courtesy Visit Houston)
Houston
12:22 PM Feb 24, 2020 CST
Shifting focus from car culture, Houston hires first chief transportation planner
Lake Houston-area voters will have a chance to vote on the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris Countyu2019s $3.5 billion bond on the Nov. 5 ballot.
Houston Metro
11:00 AM Oct 14, 2019 CDT
METRO's $3.5B bond includes public transit upgrades for Kingwood, Humble areas
A light-rail extension that was proposed from downtown Houston to Heights Boulevard did not receive support from the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County board of directors.
Houston Metro
7:17 PM Jun 27, 2019 CDT
METRO board puts brakes on Washington corridor rail idea
METRO will close several parking lots and access ramps and construction takes place at its Northwest Transit Center.
Houston Metro
6:19 PM Jun 14, 2019 CDT
Lot and ramp closures planned as renovations begin at METRO's Northwest Transit Center
Houston Metro
12:11 PM Jun 10, 2019 CDT
After fatal Heights accident, here is how Houston, METRO are addressing accessibility concerns
Houston Metro
3:15 PM Apr 4, 2019 CDT
METRO envisions expanded Inner Loop rapid transit as part of broader overhaul
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County is shaping its first comprehensive regional plan since 2003, which could include more than $3 billion worth of projects.
Houston Metro
9:23 PM Mar 29, 2019 CDT
METRO's comprehensive regional plan could include diamond lane in Lake Houston area
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A monthslong process to reach an understanding between regional leaders and the Texas Department of Transportation about objectives of the I-45 project stalled Jan. 22. (Nathan Colbert/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
5:00 AM
H-GAC group stalls I-45 resolution after TxDOT objects to agreement
The ongoing coronavirus pandemic has created financial uncertainty at the state, county and local levels due to sales tax revenue declining and other funds that support local transportation projects dwindling. (Laura Aebi/Community Impact Newspaper)
Houston
2:06 PM
Revenue roadblock: Future funding for Katy-area transportation projects remains unclear as state faces deficit
traffic barrels
Houston
2:40 PM
Mayor Sylvester Turner reveals Houston Vision Zero plan priorities, aims to end traffic deaths by 2030
Cindy Siegel, former Bellaire mayor, has been elected as the chair of the Harris County Republican Party. (Community Impact archives)
Houston
4:00 PM
Former Bellaire Mayor Cindy Siegel named Harris County GOP chair
Commuters who use the Northwest Transit Center in Harris County will have access to close to double the amount of parking spaces after officials announced the opening of a new parking lot Dec. 1. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
12:13 PM
METRO adds more than 200 parking spaces at Northwest Transit Center amid improvement project
Riders can expect some service adjustments on the METRORail Red Line on Oct. 31 and Nov. 1.(Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
11:11 AM
METRORail Red Line improvements prompt temporary service interruption
METRO's Curb2Curb app allows Missouri City riders to book rides on the Community Connector shuttle. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
7:15 AM
METRO launches app to book rides on Community Connector buses in Missouri City
The board of directors for METRO has approved the $1.15 billion FY 2020-21 budget. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
2:30 PM
METRO board approves $1.15 billion budget for FY 2020-21 with 23% revenue loss
METRORail Red Line passengers can expect some service disruptions Sept. 12 and 13. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Houston
3:15 PM
METRORail Red Line improvements prompt weekend service interruptions
Brazoria County is expecting Hurricane Laura to have minimal effects on the county after recent National Weather Service updates, according to a release from the county. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Houston
3:00 PM
See how local counties and services are responding to Hurricane Laura