Politics
John Whitmire faces a Texas Senate challenge after announcing his bid for Houston mayor
Posted on · The two will face off in a primary to represent Senate District 15, which includes Bellaire, The Heights and Humble.
Tag: Stop TxDOT I-45
Transportation
TxDOT gets the OK to continue limited work on a controversial I-45 expansion
Posted on · The expansion was put on hold by the Federal Highway Administration in March over possible violations under Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
Transportation
Controversial I-45 Expansion Project Set To Move Forward — For Now
Posted on · The Texas Transportation Commission voted to move forward with the project, but an ongoing federal investigation may force a permanent halt later this year.
Transportation
Houston Activists Continue Push Against I-45 Expansion As Public Comment Period Closes
Posted on · The controversial expansion project, which opponents say would displace hundreds of families and worsen air quality, will make its way to the Texas Transportation Commission for approval.
Transportation
Business Groups Stand To Profit From Controversial I-45 Expansion, Critics Say
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership spent about $10,000 on social media advertisements in support of the controversial project last month.
Transportation
State Seeks Public Input On Environmental Study For Controversial I-45 Project
Posted on · Houstonians will have 30 days to comment on the project but one neighborhood group says that period needs to be extended.