Skip to content
Houston Public MediaA SERVICE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON
TV 8
News 88.7
Classical
Mixtape

Donate

CLOSE

MENU
  • News & Information
    • Features
      • Today in Houston Newsletter
      • Coronavirus News and Resources
      • inDepth
      • Storm Ready
    • Topics
      • Local News
      • Statewide News
      • Business
      • Education News
      • Energy & Environment
      • Health & Science
      • Immigration
      • Politics
      • Transportation
      • All Stories >>>
    • Arts & Culture
      • Arts & Culture Main
      • Voices and Verses: A Poem-A-Day Series
      • Classical Music
      • Music
      • Opera & Musical Theater
      • Dance
      • Visual Art
      • Literature
      • Theatre & Film
    • Awareness
      • Hispanic Heritage
      • Pride Month: Better Together!
      • Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage
      • Black History
      • Women’s History
  • Education
    • At Home Learning
    • For Grown Ups
    • For Kids
    • Spelling Bee
  • Programs & Podcasts
    • Local Programs
      • Party Politics
      • I SEE U with Eddie Robinson
      • Town Square with Ernie Manouse
      • Houston Matters with Craig Cohen
      • Red, White and Blue
      • Texas Standard
    • UH
      • 100 Years of Houston
      • Bauer Business Focus
      • Briefcase
      • Engines of Our Ingenuity
      • Health Matters
      • UH Moment
    • Features
      • Career Frontier
    • Podcasts
      • Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
      • Party Politics
      • Skyline Sessions
      • Encore Houston
      • All Podcasts >>
  • About
    • About Us
    • Meet the Team
    • Join the Team
    • Contact Us
    • Ethics and Standards
    • Reports/Financials
    • Press Room
  • Support
    • Membership
      • Update Payment Method
      • Upgrade Your Monthly Gift
      • Give a Gift Membership
    • Giving Programs
      • Affinity Council
      • Studio Society
      • In Tempore Legacy Society
      • Innovation Fund
    • Volunteers
      • Foundation Board
      • Young Leaders Council
      • Mission Ambassadors
    • Partnerships
      • Corporate Sponsorship
    • Other Ways to Give
      • Vehicle Donation
      • Employee Match Program
      • More Ways to Give >>
  • PBS Passport
  • Kids!
  • UH
    • Commitment
    • Main
    • About UH
    • Academics
    • Admissions
    • Student Life
    • Research
    • Arts
    • Athletics
    • News & Events
Don\'t miss today\'s two-for-one match. Give now!

Tag: infrastructure funding

Elections

All 10 Houston, Harris County bond proposals pass, authorizing nearly $1.7 billion in funding

Adam Zuvanich / Sara Willa Ernst / Ashley Brown

Posted on November 9, 2022 · The city and county bond packages will provide infrastructure and facilities upgrades for a range of government services, including transportation, public safety and parks and recreation.

Tags 2022 election 2022 midterm election bond proposal city of houston harris county infrastructure funding

Elections

Harris County seeks to raise over $1 billion in bond funding for infrastructure, parks, and public safety

Andrew Schneider

Posted on November 3, 2022 · Tight election contests for control of Commissioners Court, particularly the Harris County Judgeship, will determine how much of the money goes to which precincts.

Tags 2022 elections bond election Commissioner Jack Cagle Harris County Judge Hidalgo infrastructure funding

Travel

Gate additions at Bush, Hobby airports planned with $43 million in new federal funding

Ariel Worthy

Posted on September 13, 2022 · Money from the recently passed infrastructure bill will also help modernize bathrooms and fund other projects at Houston's two airports.

Tags bush intercontinental airport craig cohen hobby airport houston matters infrastructure funding U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg

Don\'t miss today\'s two-for-one match. Give now!

Support Comes From

Related

City of Houston

City of Houston, DOJ reach settlement on alleged illegal dumping discrimination

Ashley Brown

Posted on June 6, 2023 · The guidelines require the city to do more community outreach, monitor and provide data on its efforts to address illegal dumping, and explore additional enforcement on commercial dumpers. 

Tags city of houston Department of Justice illegal dumping

Guns

Houston and Harris County to host fourth gun buyback event

Ashley Brown

Posted on May 30, 2023 · Officials said 2,800 unwanted firearms have been collected so far from the first three events. 

Tags city of houston gun buyback harris county Houston gun buyback event Houston Police Chief Troy Finner one safe Houston

City Pools Lifeguard

City of Houston

Houston parks department still seeks more lifeguards as city pools open for 2023 swim season

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on May 26, 2023 · The city will open a total of 12 pools on Saturday and Sunday, with a plan to have a total of 24 facilities operating between June 3-Sept. 3. That is contingent on lifeguard staffing levels.

Tags city of houston Houston Parks and Recreation Houston Parks and Recreation Department Houston swimming safety lifeguard swimming pools

Clouds Downtown Houston

Weather

Houston weather: Flooding possible across Harris, Montgomery County region this week

Matt Harab

Posted on May 15, 2023 · There is currently just a slight risk of excessive rainfall today, after several inches dropped over the weekend. 

Tags flooding harris county Houston weather weather

Most Viewed

  • Houston Pride Month 2023: Events where you can celebrate

  • Majority of Texas children are kept on probation despite being low risk for rearrest, new report says

  • HISD Superintendent Mike Miles on his vision for improving the school district

  • Superintendent Millard House II says bye to Houston schools ahead of TEA takeover

  • Harris County Commissioners pass guaranteed income program for 1,500 families

Support Comes From

Resources like these are made possible by the generosity of our community of donors, foundations, and corporate partners. Join others and make your gift to Houston Public Media today!

DONATE

Houston Public MediaA SERVICE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON

Houston Public Media

  • About
  • Careers
  • Commitment
  • TV
  • Radio
  • News
  • Shows

Compliance

  • CPB Compliance
  • FCC Station Information
  • FCC Applications
  • KUHF Public File
  • KUHT Public File
  • Ethics and Standards
  • Privacy Policy
  • Additional Disclosures

Subscribe to Our Newsletters

Today in Houston

Let the Houston Public Media newsroom help you start your day.

This Week

Get highlights, trending news, and behind-the-scenes insights from Houston Public Media delivered to your inbox each week.

Contact Us

4343 Elgin, Houston, TX 77204-0008

Houston Public Media is supported with your gifts to the Houston Public Media Foundation and is licensed to the University of Houston

Copyright © 2023