TRANSPORTATION
Harris County Commissioners approved $53 million in funding for a plan from the Harris County Toll Road Authority to add 236 miles of trailways throughout Harris County. Among one of the projects planned for the first stage of construction is an expansion of the Cypress Creek Greenway, part of which is pictured at Collins Park in Spring. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County commissioners approve $53M for countywide trailway projects
The Houston-Galveston Area Council is requesting public input on its 2045 regional transportation plan, which determines which infrastructure projects are prioritized for funding. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Houston-Galveston Area Council releases public input schedule for 2045 transportation plan
The first tournament to play at Frisco's new PGA headquarters has been announced. (Miranda Jaimes/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Harris County analysts have determined illegally issued temporary license plates could be costing the county $80 million-$88 million in lost annual revenue and contributing to higher crime rates, county leaders announced during an April 26 news conference. (Emily Lincke/Community Impact Newspaper)
Temporary license plates cost Harris County $80M-$88M annually, report finds
The US 183 North Mobility Project aims to improve mobility, reduce congestion, and provide reliable travel times for transit and emergency vehicles, according to the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. (Courtesy Jefferson Carroll)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: US 183 resurfacing begins; 11 acres in Frisco receive first approval for residential zoning and more top news
Work to construct the skyline of 'Austin's second downtown' is ongoing. (Courtesy Jefferson Carroll)
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North Texas drivers will soon have an opportunity to weigh in on a potential highway widening planned by the Texas Department of Transportation. (Courtesy Fotolia)
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TxDOT declares 2021 second-deadliest year for Texas roadways; traffic deaths up 15% over 2020
Fields West will be north of Panther Creek Parkway and west of Dallas North Tollway within Fields. (Rendering courtesy Hunt Realty Investments Inc.)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Village within expansive Fields development in Frisco to feature 5-star Ritz-Carlton Hotel; Voodoo Doughnut coming soon to Cypress and more top news
Officials with the Texas Department of Transportation said work will start in May on a resurfacing project along an 8.5-mile portion of Hwy. 6. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Hwy. 6 resurfacing project to begin next month
Maple Street Biscuit Co. is known for its comfort food with a modern twist. (Courtesy Amanda Gibson)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: 5 businesses and restaurants coming to Keller, Fort Worth; Happy Goat Retreat now open in Willis and more top news
Elementary school bell schedules will be divided into three tiers beginning in August to help with the district's driver shortage. (Courtesy Pexels)
Katy ISD to adjust 2022-23 elementary school bell schedule to ease transportation challenges
As Houston ISD officials continue to discuss details of a five-year strategic plan designed to reshape how the district operates, new details were released March 31 for what the changes could mean at the campus level. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Houston ISD releases details on campus-level staffing for 2022-23 school year under proposed hybrid model and more top news
Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza opened March 18 at 2700 W. Pecan St., Ste. 950, Pflugerville. (Brian Rash/Community Impact Newspaper)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Little Italy Brick Oven Pizza now open in Pflugerville; Zoes Kitchen closes The Woodlands Market Street location and more top news
The newly implemented Capital Improvement Project Map shows all current projects for the city of Katy and is updated every third Thursday of each month. (Screenshot courtesy City of Katy)
Katy City Council authorizes use of $2.34M for 6 improvement projects around the city
The Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area ranks No. 1 in numeric population growth nationwide. (Courtesy Canva)
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The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County board of trustees unanimously approved a locally preferred alternative plan for the project at the March 24 board meeting. (Sierra Rozen/Community Impact Newspaper)
Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County moves forward with Inner Katy bus project
The Frisco Planning and Zoning Commission on March 8 approved zoning changes for the Crown Ridge neighborhood. Zones for patio homes (PH), commercial development (C-1) and neighborhood services (NS) were changed to solely single-family (SF) zoning. (Map courtesy city of Frisco)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Zoning changes nix patio homes, commercial development in north Frisco neighborhood; Tomball ISD considers staggering start times for all campuses and more top news
Both locations closed as of December. (Courtesy Pexels)
CI TEXAS ROUNDUP: Elefante CBD, Texas Pit Stop BBQ close in Webster; Everbowl to open Flower Mound location and more state news