Transportation
Houston Bike Share Closing Some Stations Amid Coronavirus, Despite Strong Numbers
Posted on · Houston BCycle is encouraging people to keep riding, but it's closing some of its more active stations.
Local
News
Houston VA Hospital Employee Tests Positive For COVID-19
Posted on · To date, the hospital says it hasn't had any veterans test positive for the coronavirus disease.
Transportation
County Set To Begin Work On New Brays Bayou Bridges To Ease Flooding
Posted on · Construction starts this spring at Telephone Road, Lawndale Street, and Hillcroft Street.
Transportation
Toll Road Authority Takes Control Of Washburn Tunnel, Lynchburg Ferry
Posted on · Despite the operational change, HCTRA says there are no plans to start charging tolls.
Transportation
To Keep Traffic Moving, METRO Is Changing Rules For HOV Lanes
Posted on · HOV lane changes include new vehicle occupancy requirements along with higher tolls for solo drivers.
Energy & Environment
Al Gore Launches Youth Voter Turnout Initiative In Houston
Posted on · The former vice president talked about the impacts of climate change in Houston and urged students to vote.
Energy & Environment
Criminal Trial Set To Begin For Arkema Over Crosby Plant Fires During Harvey
Posted on · After Harvey flooded the plant, over 350,000 pounds of organic peroxide burned. Now, the company and several of its employees face criminal charges in Houston.
Texas
Report: Texas Is One Of The Top Locations For White Supremacist Propaganda
Posted on · The Anti-Defamation League in Houston says it’s worried about a rise in white supremacist propaganda such as leaflets and fliers. The ADL is cautioning people to take these incidents seriously.
Energy & Environment
Harris County To Increase Inspections Of Concrete Batch Plants
Posted on · The increase in inspections comes after recent outcry over new facilities trying to open in residential areas.
Texas
Once A Rural Problem, Feral Hogs Are Now Encroaching On Houston’s Suburbs
Posted on · "Because they can eat just about anything, and live just about anywhere, there’s no reason to suspect that the problem is ever going to slow down. It will just get worse.”
Transportation
Houston Cyclists To Drivers: Stop Parking In Bike Lanes
Posted on · Bike advocates say the city needs a specific ordinance that addresses parking in an on-street bikeway.
Arts & Culture
15 Ways To Celebrate African American History Month in Houston
Posted on · Get the most out of this year’s Black History Month with film, plays, panels and much more in the Houston area.
Local
TxDOT Will Replace A Houston Bridge Frequently Hit By Oversize Trucks
Posted on · The demolition of the Waco Street Bridge will affect traffic on I-10 East this weekend.
Sports
Dusty Baker Replaces AJ Hinch As Houston Astros Manager
Posted on · The 70-year-old Baker becomes the oldest manager in the big leagues.
Local
Here’s Where To Use Your Student Discount In Houston
Posted on · Students can visit these cultural places in Houston for an affordable price -- or even free of charge.