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Posted on · TxDOT plans to update and widen a 6-mile stretch of 610 between Almeda and Telephone roads. Public engagement meetings are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday, with a virtual engagement opportunity available from 5 p.m. Tuesday through the end of June.
Posted on · Houston continues to rank among the cities with the highest traffic congestion. We discuss the reasons why. And local food writers talk about their favorite new restaurants of 2022 and look ahead to what's coming in 2023.
Posted on · On Friday's show: A new investigation examines who gets displaced by highway projects, including here in Houston. And musician Kam Franklin of The Suffers discusses her experience at the Astroworld festival and her new solo work.
Posted on · On Monday's show: We discuss apprehensions some groups have about being vaccinated, and we learn about some upcoming highway projects affecting your commute.
Posted on · On Thursday's Houston Matters: HPD's new policy for serving high-risk warrants in drug cases, citizens share their concerns about TxDOT's plans for improving I-45, and the challenge of being a strong-willed woman in communities of faith.
Posted on · Texans successfully fought back against tolled highway projects in 2017. Meanwhile, motorists are now forbidden to text while driving and ride-hailing companies emerged from the legislative session with a major victory
Posted on · TxDOT has allocated $1.3 billion to widen/expand several area highways, one of which might affect your daily commute more than the others. Gail Delaugher, News 88.7's transportation reporter fills us in. (Photo: Derek Stokely, Houston Public Media)