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The Future of Houston’s Libraries, the MLK Tree, and the Transtar Control Center: Houston Matters for Thursday, January 16, 2014

Posted on January 16, 2014 · The Houston Public Library last week announced itâs making available thousands of audiobooks, movies and music titles for free borrowing and streaming online and on mobile devices. Itâs a reminder that libraries are much different places today than they once were – or, at least, what we may have once perceived them to be. You […]

Literature

Houston Public Library launches self-service book kiosk at Hobby Airport

Posted on November 27, 2023 · The new "BOOKLink" machine at the south Houston airport contains 100-plus traditional paper books and also provides free access to hundreds of e-books and audiobooks.

Traffic

Houston has fourth hardest commute in the nation, Forbes reports

Posted on November 1, 2023 · Planning ahead, carpooling, or riding a bus are all factors that can better a commute, Texas Department of Transportation’s Public Information Officer, Danny Perez, said.

Transportation

METRO scraps new floating bus stops on Heights Boulevard amid safety concerns

Posted on September 12, 2023 · Two raised concrete platforms for bus riders near the intersection of Heights and 11th Street, which were part of a broader redesign of 11th, are being removed by Houston's public transportation provider.

Transportation

Southwest Freeway at 610 West Loop closed over the weekend

Posted on September 8, 2023 · The freeway is expected to reopen by Monday morning, but construction is part of a 6-year project which will be completed by Summer 2024.

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The Future of Houston’s Libraries, the MLK Tree, and the Transtar Control Center: Houston Matters for Thursday, January 16, 2014

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