Transportation
Rural Sheriffs Express Safety And Security Concerns Over The High-Speed Rail Project
Posted on · Law enforcement officials say they haven’t been consulted by the company that’s planning to build the line between Houston and Dallas
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Transportation
Federal Agency Is About To Take More Public Comment On Houston-To-Dallas High-Speed Rail
Posted on · A study has now identified the train's proposed route. Some area residents say they’re anxious to make their voices heard
Transportation
High-Speed Rail Project Moves Forward But Not Everyone Is Happy About It
Posted on · The company planning a high-speed train between Houston and Dallas says it’s acquiring more land for the project. But some people along the proposed route are still fighting the effort.
Transportation
Grimes County Residents Want Answers On Eminent Domain
Posted on · Residents northwest of Houston say some major projects are raising questions about the rights of property owners. A Grimes County group is holding a public meeting this week to discuss how to move forward.
Transportation
Controversial Toll Road Project Moves Closer To Construction
Posted on · TxDOT has given the go-ahead for the extension of the SH 249 toll road into Grimes County. The agency wants to start acquiring property for the road but not everyone is happy about it.
Transportation
Public Hearing In Grimes County On Controversial Toll Road Project
Posted on · The only part of the State Highway 249 Tollway that’s now open is near Tomball, and the eventual plan is to extend it all the way to Bryan-College Station. But there’s a lot of controversy about a 10-mile segment TxDOT wants to build near Navasota.
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Flood Response, Urbanization and Summer Reading: Tuesday’s Show (June 2, 2015)
Posted on · It’s been a week since a dramatic and major storm over Houston dumped nearly a foot of rain in a matter of hours, leading to widespread flooding, several deaths, damage in the millions and at least temporary disruption in one form or another for most of Greater Houston. Now that we have a little bit […]
Transportation
TxDOT To Move Ahead With 249 Toll Road Despite Local Opposition
Posted on · The Texas Transportation Commission is moving ahead with plans to extend the 249 Toll Road into rural Grimes County northwest of Houston. But residents told state officials the proposed "Aggie Highway" will ruin their quality of life.