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TxDOT will hold public meetings in December to discuss improvements to stretches of FM 1488 in Montgomery County. (Chandler France/Community Impact Newspaper)
TxDOT to hold public meetings to discuss FM 1488 improvements from I-45 to Mostyn Drive in early December
Commissioners on Nov. 22 voted to approve a density change to preliminary plans for The Preserve, a neighborhood that city documents said could include 565 single-family homes at the northeast corner of Teel and Panther Creek Parkways. (Courtesy city of Frisco)
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Check out the five newest businesses now open or coming soon to Katy. (Courtesy Canva)
5 Katy businesses now open, coming soon; retail development underway in Pearland and more top Houston-area news
The Woodlands Township board of directors accepted the traffic study that was presented Nov. 17. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
Changes announced following study of Kuykendahl Road, Creekside Green Drive intersection
One of METRO's sustainability vision statement goals is to have a 100% zero-emission bus replacement by 2030. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO approves purchase of 20 electric buses as part of sustainability initiative
The residential community will have an infinity pool and shared amenity space at Four Seasons Private Residencies Lake Austin. (Courtesy DBOX for Austin Capital Partners)
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An at-grade solution to traffic and safety concerns at the intersection of Research Forest Drive and Grogan's Mill Road were presented at a Shenandoah City Council meeting Nov. 17. (Courtesy Fotolia)
At-grade construction solution at Research Forest, Grogan's Mill presented to Shenandoah City Council
I-45 is blanketed in snow following a snowstorm in February. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County temporarily pauses lawsuit over I-45 expansion in pursuit of negotiations with TxDOT
Precinct 3 officials said no funding is available and there has been no major movement on talks for an underpass or overpass at the intersection. (Courtesy Fotolia)
UPDATE: Despite discussions, no funding available, plans underway for major intersection project at Research Forest, Grogan’s Mill
This map shows the proposed attendance boundary for Sonal Bhuchar Elementary School in red. Additionally, the area outlined in purple will be rezoned from Commonwealth Elementary School to Sullivan Elementary School. (Courtesy Fort Bend ISD)
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METRO is offering any veteran and active service members free rides on Veterans Day across its transportation offerings. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
METRO: Veterans, active service members ride free on Veterans Day
Harris County Precinct 4 will continue working on projects that will soon be in Precinct 3 boundaries. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Harris County Precinct 4 provides update on how redistricting may affect ongoing infrastructure projects
Signs for and against the incorporation measure could be found at voting sites in The Woodlands Township. (Andrew Christman/Community Impact Newspaper)
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Council members approved the creation of Municipal Utility District No. 213, which includes the proposed multimillion-dollar community, during an Oct. 28 meeting. (Screenshot via city of Conroe)
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Work at Rayford Road continues in Montgomery County Precinct 3. (Ally Bolender/Community Impact Newspaper)
Rayford Road construction continues with excavation near Birnham Woods in October
Kuykendahl Road work continues in Montgomery County Precinct 3. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Work on Kuykendahl Road widening continues in early 2022
A project to widen Birnham Woods Drive was approved to go out to bid. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)
Project to widen Birnham Woods Drive will go out to bid for 14-month construction project
TxDOT broke ground on the $17.7 million project to extend Robert S. Light Boulevard. (Zara Flores/Community Impact Newspaper)
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The study found that even though COVID-19 caused an estimated 40% decrease in public transportation use due to fear of the virus, a significant number of essential workers continued to rely on the METRO transit system to get to their jobs as their only source of transportation. (Courtesy Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County)
Report finds need for sustainable, reliable public transit throughout COVID-19 pandemic