Transportation
High-Speed Train Between Dallas And Houston Gets Federal Approval
Posted on · The railroad plans to connect Texas' two biggest cities within 90 minutes. Construction could begin in the first half of next year.
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Houston Matters
Reservoir Lawsuit Ruling, And High-Speed Rail: The Good, Bad, And Ugly Of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Houston Matters
Eminent Domain Ruling, And Crouching Tiger Hidden In A Home: The Good, The Bad, And The Ugly of The News
Posted on · The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
Transportation
Judge’s Ruling Could Have Big Implications For Proposed High-Speed Rail Line
Posted on · The ruling could prevent the rail line’s developers from using eminent domain to acquire land for the project.
Houston Matters
From High-Speed Rail To The 59 Bridge: Updates On Houston Transportation Projects
Posted on · News 88.7 transportation reporter Gail Delaughter updates Houston Matters on several transportation projects in Greater Houston.
Transportation
Public Meeting For Rural Residents To Gather Input On The High-Speed Rail Project
Posted on · There’s a public meeting in Houston Monday, March 5th, it’s the final meeting as the Federal Railroad Administration prepares a report on the proposed Houston-to-Dallas route
Houston Matters
Political Roundup: Another Federal Budget Deadline, And Gov. Abbott’s Primary Endorsements
Posted on · Our political experts discuss the latest national, state, and local political stories with an eye for how they might affect Houston and Texas.
Transportation
Houston-Area Residents Have Their Say On The High-Speed Rail Project
Posted on · There was a big crowd in northwest Harris County last night as the Federal Railroad Administration heard public comment.
Houston Matters
Mayor Turner: Bullet Train A ‘Game Changer’ For Houston
Posted on · Mayor Turner explains why he thinks Northwest Mall is the right choice for the bullet train's Houston station. We learn about a public hearing on the project. And an eminent domain attorney makes sense of the legal issues still at play in the railway's development.
Full Show
Full Show: Bullet Train Update, And Buyouts As Flood Prevention (Feb. 5, 2018)
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: A site has been chosen for a proposed high-speed rail station. Plus, we learn more about buyouts as a means to mitigate future flooding. Then, we discuss the challenges of facing early onset Alzheimer's disease. And Jeff Balke walks us through the latest Houston sports stories.
Transportation
There’s A Public Meeting For Houston-Area Residents On The High-Speed Rail Project
Posted on · The Federal Railroad Administration has been getting an earful as it gathers public comment on the proposed route for a high-speed train between Houston and Dallas. They have a meeting coming up Monday night to hear concerns in Harris County
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
Local
Initial Agreement With Company Building High Speed Rail Line Between Houston And Dallas
Posted on · Part of the rail line would be built along Hempstead Road and Texas Central, the company in charge of the project, estimates it could create 1,000 permanent jobs.
Polls
How Often Would You Use A High-Speed Rail Line To Dallas?
Posted on · [polldaddy poll=9717271] Norihiro Kataoka Screenshot Texas State Senate
Transportation
Debate Over High-Speed Rail Goes Before A State Senate Committee
Posted on · A package of bills puts limitations on the private company currently developing the project. One measure deals with eminent domain while another addresses state funding.