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Toll Road Authority Takes Control Of Washburn Tunnel, Lynchburg Ferry

Gail Delaughter

Posted on March 1, 2020 · Despite the operational change, HCTRA says there are no plans to start charging tolls.

Tags Harris County Precinct 2 harris county toll road authority Lynchburg Ferry tolls washburn tunnel

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To Keep Traffic Moving, METRO Is Changing Rules For HOV Lanes

Gail Delaughter

Posted on February 28, 2020 · HOV lane changes include new vehicle occupancy requirements along with higher tolls for solo drivers.

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Harris County to hear public opinion on Hardy Toll Road connection to downtown Houston 

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on March 1, 2023 · Harris County Toll Road Authority is hosting a community workshop Wed. March 1 for the Hardy Downtown Connector Project to hear feedback from the public.

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Proposed policy change could make toll roads cheaper for drivers in Houston area

Patricia Ortiz

Posted on January 25, 2023 · Commissioners Rodney Ellis and Adrian Garcia proposed a policy change that will reduce local toll-rate for the first time by about 10%.

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An averted railroad strike, and the NPR Politics Podcast comes to Houston (Sept. 15, 2022)

Michael Hagerty

Posted on September 15, 2022 · On Thursday's show: What we avoided from a possible rail worker strike. Then, the first of many interviews with candidates from local elections. And we learn all about the world of bats!

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A proposed concrete batch plant in East Aldine has community members concerned about dangerous pollution

Katie Watkins

Posted on April 5, 2022 · The proposed plant is near residential homes and a recently-built public park that accommodates kids and adults with disabilities.

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