Houston Matters
What Future Transit Options Does Houston Need?
Posted on · City Council Member Amanda Edwards talks about a task force focused on the future of mobility in the city.
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Fletcher Will Back METRO’s Regional Transit Plan
Posted on · Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher says she’ll use her seat on the House Transportation Committee to help get the agency federal support and funding to expand public transportation for Greater Houston.
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HPD Announces Road Closures During Memorial Services For George H.W. Bush
Posted on · The closures will begin Wednesday at 11 a.m. and will conclude Thursday at 1 p.m.
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50 Naturalized At City Hall, Houston Leaders React To California Shooting, METRO Hopes Fletcher Will Be Strong Advocate, And More
Posted on · What we're following today at Houston Public Media.
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UPDATE: Memorial Services For Houston Civil Rights Leader Ovide Duncantell
Posted on · Mr. Duncantell, who passed away on October 25, founded Houston's Black Heritage Society and also made news in 2012 when he chained himself to the oak tree planted on MLK Boulevard.
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HISD Board Reinstates Interim Superintendent, Trump Rally Moved to Toyota Center, Retrial of Terry Thompson Begins, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering
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Metro Light Rail Fatally Strikes Pedestrian in North Houston
Posted on · The accident occurred just before 10 a.m. and Metro Police are investigating
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Projection on Houston’s Growth, Prostitution Mug Shots Published, Dallas PD Fires Officer Accused in Neighbor’s Death, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering
Transportation
Students Can Ride For Free This Summer On Metro’s Buses And Trains
Posted on · Fares are being waived for students in kindergarten through college
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METRO’s First Driverless Vehicle Coming To Texas Southern University
Posted on · Metro said it will use the Texas Southern University pilot to study autonomous vehicles
Houston Matters
Full Show: METRO’s Autonomous Bus, And Diversity Of The Houston Dynamo (April 27, 2018)
Posted on · On Friday's Houston Matters: We learn about a new autonomous shuttle bus METRO is rolling out. We take a closer look at the international makeup of the Houston Dynamo. And our non-experts discuss The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week's news.
Transportation
Metro Is Waiting To Put A Dollar Amount On Its Regional Transit Plan
Posted on · After expanding the light rail system and redesigning the bus network, Metro is now seeking funds to expand its operations. And that could include something Houstonians have long hoped for
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Houston Metro Still Struggles With Rail Safety
Posted on · Metro officials say more than a dozen safety-related projects will roll out in the coming months
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WATCH: Metro Employee Saves People From Burning Car
Posted on · A surveillance camera captured Leang "Terry" Ear 's heroic actions that helped save two car crash victims
Transportation
Neighbors Speak Out Against Proposed Homeless Shelter At Metro Bus Facility
Posted on · Metro’s board has voted to draft an agreement with the City of Houston that would allow for a temporary shelter. But not everyone is happy with the idea