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New Project Closes A Gap In Houston’s Bike Trail System

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 31, 2016 · The City of Houston has opened its newest bike path along Buffalo Bayou. The project is designed to address a problem that cyclists have been complaining about for a long time.

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Bond Denied For Iraqi-Born Man In Houston Charged With Attempting To Support ISIS

Syeda Hasan, KERA News

Posted on January 13, 2016 · Omar Al Hardan was arrested on terror charges last week and appeared in federal court on Wednesday.

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Stuck Window Washers Rescued Near Top Of Houston Skyscraper

Associated Press

Posted on January 11, 2016 · Houston firefighters rescued two window washers whose cleaning rig became disabled and dangled precariously near the top of the city's highest skyscraper.

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Allen Parkway To Get An $11 Million Makeover

Gail Delaughter

Posted on August 3, 2015 · A major street improvement project is starting this week near downtown Houston. The work should make it easier for people to get to a popular recreation area.

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Protesters Criticize Initiative To Attract More Residents In Downtown Houston

Florian Martin

Posted on June 29, 2015 · The city of Houston has been trying to turn downtown into a more livable place. The Downtown Living Initiative was established in 2012 to give tax incentives for residential development. But critics say the program favors the rich over the poor.

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TxDOT Shares Plans to Remake I-45, Tear Down Pierce Elevated In Downtown Houston

Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 29, 2015 · The state agency is holding public meetings on plans for a big makeover of the I-45 North Freeway. But it's going to be a while before anything is built.

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Transportation

TXDOT Releases Plans On Major Redesign Of I-45 In Downtown Houston

Gail Delaughter

Posted on April 22, 2015 · Plans include tearing down the Pierce Elevated and realigning the freeway near downtown Houston. The public is invited to comment on the plans at a series of meeting starting on Thursday.

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How Houston Continues To Grow Economically

Pat Hernandez

Posted on October 9, 2014 · As giant cranes dot the downtown skyline, officials expect continued economic growth

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Posted on May 24, 2023 · Tax credits are making it financially advantageous for developers to restore and repurpose historic structures.

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2023 Houston Art Car Parade: Here’s what you need to know about Saturday’s parade, related events

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Posted on April 12, 2023 · The 36th annual parade featuring decorated automobiles is scheduled for Saturday afternoon. A variety of related events, including a sneak peek, celebratory ball and awards ceremony, will be held beforehand and afterward.

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Connecticut governor calls Houston ‘butt ugly’ after visiting during Final Four

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Posted on April 5, 2023 · Gov. Ned Lamont attended both of UConn’s games at NRG Stadium – Saturday’s national semifinal vs Miami and Monday’s national championship vs San Diego State.

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