Posted on · After more than a decade of legal battles a civic group in Spring Branch is successfully moving forward with the demolition of several unsafe apartment buildings. The Hilton Town Apartments on Wirt Road just north of Hammerly are home to dozens of families. But a section of the apartment complex located at the back of […]
Posted on · METRO plans to ask Congress for $1 billion in federal transportation funding. The money would partly fund the development of METRO’s next phase of light rail and rapid transit. The announcement came after several days of talks with the Houston Congressional Delegation. METRO board members were able to gain the support of the entire delegation, […]
Posted on · The Harris County Sheriff’s Department is retiring one of their police dogs after nearly twelve years of service. Thanks to a $5,000 donation they’ll be able to buy a new dog to take its place. Harris County Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Hoyt says working with his K-9 partner Rocco is a bit like patroling with a […]
Posted on · Supporters of the 147th Fighter Wing at Ellington Field are stepping up efforts to convince the military to keep the unit operational. Last month the Base Realignment and Closure Commission announced its recommendations for Ellington Field. No military personnel will be lost, but the planes in the 147th Fighter Wing of the Texas Air National […]
Posted on · The Return to Flight Task Force closed an additional four recommendations today for NASA’s plans to return to flight. That means three of the original 15 recommendations are still open however the task force estimates all will be complete before the scheduled launch date in July. Click to Listen After the crash of Space Shuttle […]
Posted on · An imposing sculpture called “The Guardian” now sits atop the entrance to the new Federal Reserve Bank on Allen Parkway. The American Bald Eagle is one of the best known symbols of the United States. It became the national emblem in 1782 and was selected to symbolize freedom, strength and endurance. Kent Ullberg is a […]
Posted on · A select group of teachers in the Houston and Aldine school districts are going through an intensive four week program to develop stronger emphasis on mathematics in high schools. With the help of a $3.8 million grant from the National Science Foundation, Rice University is training a small group of high school teachers to be […]