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Posted on · On Friday's show: Aldine ISD cancels classes the next three Fridays to address teacher burnout, and how trains serve our region -- from freight to mass transit.
Posted on · On Thursday's show: Houston's continued environmental shortcomings, ending the school-to-prison pipeline, the best vegan and vegetarian restauarants right now, and a closer look at the world of Latino hip-hop in Houston.
Posted on · Harris County Transit says demand for bus service continues to grow in greater Houston's outlying areas.
Posted on · Officials say the new facility is designed to meet the needs of a growing population.
Posted on · On Monday's Houston Matters: Could METRO eliminate fares on its trains and buses? Plus your pet peeves. And an update on Houston sports.
Posted on · The service was created with the help of a federal grant. It's designed to help people who are still recovering from Harvey's floods two years ago.
Posted on · Wi-Fi will be available on select buses and trains as part of a pilot program. The transit agency says it hopes to gather rider feedback on the service as it looks for ways to expand it system-wide.
Posted on · Transit officials say the routes will also benefit people in east Harris County who lost vehicles in Imelda.
Posted on · Board members are considering different proposals ahead of a bond election this fall.
Posted on · In his book, The Next American City, former Oklahoma City Mayor Mick Cornett explains what places like Indianapolis and Des Moines can teach places like Houston.
Posted on · A new study looks at the challenges many Houstonians face because they don’t have adequate sidewalks. It’s a particular problem in one neighborhood where a lot of residents depend on public transit.
Posted on · Metro is waiving fares for voters headed to polling places all over Harris County.
Posted on · It's the most expansive survey ever conducted on a regional basis.
Posted on · Rice University researcher Kyle Shelton tells the story in "Power Moves: Transportation, Politics, and Development in Houston."
Posted on · Metro's board is expected to vote this week on approving an agreement with the city