Election 2016
A Very High Turnout And A Long Ballot Were Factors For The Long Lines On Super Tuesday
Posted on · Harris County Clerk Stan Stanart says some people took 30 minutes to vote.
Tag: east end
Transportation
Metro’s East End Overpass Project Faces More Delays
Posted on · Metro is looking at revising the construction schedule for its Hughes Street overpass. It was supposed to be finished this spring but work could go on for at least another couple of months.
Houston Matters
Houston’s New Tracks: New Light Rail Lines Finally Opening
Posted on · As we've heard this week on News 88.7, Houston’s newest light rail lines open this weekend after much delay. Riders can start hopping on Houston’s two new light rail lines starting Saturday (May 23, 2015). They run from downtown to the East End and Southeast Houston. In her series Houston’s New Tracks, transportation reporter Gail […]
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Download Speeds and Houston’s New Tracks: Thursday’s Show (May 21, 2015)
Posted on · There’s long been competition for our home entertainment dollars, from providers of phone, internet, cable or satellite services. That competition’s centered around jockeying for customers by providing better deals, content, or service. Phone companies claimed better rates or hours for long-distance. Cable and satellite companies claimed better channel lineups. Internet service providers claimed better connections. […]
Transportation
Metro Starts Work On Final Piece Of Light Rail Line
Posted on · Work on a $31 million overpass for the East End light rail line is about to start, and for people in the neighborhood that means a few more months of street detours.
Energy & Environment
East End Garden Attracts Pollinators to Urban Area
Posted on · As urban areas grow, pollinators like honeybees and monarch butterflies lose their habitats. A new garden in Houston's East End aims to attract those insects and teach people how to plant pollinator gardens at home.
Transportation
Houston’s East End And Fifth Ward Hosts Sunday Streets
Posted on · The last Sunday Streets of the year takes place this weekend east of downtown Houston.
Development Divide
A Development Divide In The East End
Posted on · We discuss that development efforts in Houston’s East End on this edition of Houston Matters. But first, Florian Martin reports on how, as much of the industry has moved out, the East End is turning into a walkable, mixed-use community. Then, Houston Matters talks with Keith Rosen, professor of history and political science at Houston […]
Houston Matters
A Development Divide in the East End
Posted on · All this week, Houston Public Media News 88.7’s Florian Martin has reported on development efforts in Houston’s East End. We discuss that development on this edition of Houston Matters. But first, we hear Florian’s report on how, as much of the industry has moved out, the East End is turning into a walkable, mixed-use community. […]
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East End Development, Co-Ops, and Atheism: Houston Matters for Thursday, Nov. 20, 2014
Posted on · All this week, Houston Public Media News 88.7’s Florian Martin has reported on development efforts in Houston’s East End. We discuss that development on this edition of Houston Matters. But first, we hear Florian’s report on how, as much of the industry has moved out, the East End is turning into a walkable, mixed-use community. […]
Development Divide
Development Divide: Supporters Say East End Changes Improve The Urban Community
Posted on · Critics say beautification has caused the loss of some of the East End's Latino culture, but the agency spending more than $20 million in improvements works hard to get community input.
Development Divide
Development Divide: Long-Time Residents Of Houston’s East End Fear Loss Of Latino Culture
Posted on · As the historic neighborhood turns into a walkable, connected community, not everyone likes how the changes are being implemented.
NewsLab
Houston’s East End Named Cultural District
Posted on · Officials say the distinction will promote economic development in the neighborhood.
Arts & Culture
VIDEO: A Multimedia Art Festival At The Buffalo Bayou Silos
Posted on · "Silos II: Inter/action" was part of the East End "Transported + Renewed" project.
PBS Newshour
VIDEO: Changing The Canine Culture In East Houston
Posted on · Barrio Dogs strives to reduce the East End's homeless dog population.