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Judge Hidalgo Talks Astrodome Renovation, Gas Prices In Texas Go Up, Senate Fails To Approve Measures To End Shutdown, And More
Posted on · These are some of the stories Houston Public Media is covering.
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Houston Matters
Hidalgo Says Budget For Astrodome’s Renovation Isn’t Enough To Pay For AC System
Posted on · The current plan for the Astrodome entails building two levels of parking and raising the floor of the iconic sports venue.
City of Houston
Public Works Department Grants Federal Workers Grace Period On Water Bill Payments
Posted on · They will also be entitled to extended payment plan arrangements for water bills that are overdue for more than 60 days.
Transportation
Drivers Face Months Of Construction As TxDOT Starts Work On New Freeway Connector Ramp
Posted on · The left-hand exit will be switched to the right to eliminate lane weaving on the I-45 northbound ramp to southbound I-69 and State Highway 288.
Texas
Experts Say Texas Can’t Adequately Fix Its Roads Without Congressional Help
Posted on · A leading organization of civil engineers says Texas desperately needs more money to shore up its infrastructure. The state gets high marks for the condition of its bridges, but roads and highways continue to lag behind.
Houston
Homeless Count To Track Harvey Recovery As Shutdown Threatens Subsidized Housing
Posted on · The last count showed the number of people going unsheltered in the Houston area had gone up.
Sports
5 Things To Know For Chevron Houston Marathon
Posted on · We give you tips on where to go, who to see, and what to avoid.
Red, White & Blue
WATCH: How Will Houston Implement Pay Parity For Its Fire Fighters?
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News
Housing Center Hopes To Balance Tradition And Gentrification In Third Ward
Posted on · As new development and investment comes into the neighborhood, community leaders are trying to make sure long-time residents won't be pushed out.
Top Stories
More Families Aren’t Vaccinating Children In Texas, City Council Approves Additional Garbage Trucks, Houstonian Killed In Kenya Terror Attack, And More
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Sports
Houston Open To Be Held From October 7 To 13
Posted on · In 2020, the tournament will move to the renovated Memorial Park Golf Course.
News
About 60 People Rally In Houston To Demand End Of Government Shutdown
Posted on · They gathered at the entrance to Johnson Space Center, whose employees are directly affected by the shutdown. A NASA worker tells Houston Matters he is very stressed.
News
Kingwood Residents Mobilize Against Proposed High-Rise Development
Posted on · Romerica Investments wants to build a marina-resort community in an area that flooded heavily during Harvey, as well as several times since.
Houston Matters
Update: Bush Airport’s Terminal B Checkpoint Remains Closed Amid Government Shutdown
Posted on · As essential employees, TSA agents are among those required to work without pay during the partial government shutdown.
Health & Science
Baylor St. Luke’s Medical Center Names New President
Posted on · T. Douglas Lawson will also remain as CEO of Catholic Health Initiatives in Texas. The hospital has had problems with its heart transplant program and other difficulties.