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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
August TV Drive is ongoing! Visionary Leader Andrea Bryant $25k matching challenge

Category: Houston’s New Tracks

Houston’s two new light rail lines run from downtown to the East End and Southeast Houston. Our series looks at the development of Houston’s commuter rail system, how it’s designed to interact with vehicles and the way some riders plan to use it.

Houston's New Tracks

Houston Bus Riders Say The New Light Rail Will Save Them A Lot Of Time

Gail Delaughter

Posted on May 21, 2015 · As we wrap up our series "Houston's New Tracks," we talk to a couple of bus riders who are excited to see the new lines open. They say the trains will help them avoid some long waits at the bus stop.

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Houston's New Tracks

More Light Rail Means Big Changes For Drivers In Downtown Houston

Gail Delaughter

Posted on May 20, 2015 · In Part 2 of our series "Houston's New Tracks," we talk with Metro's Vice-President of Public Safety Tim Kelly about how the new light rail system works and what drivers need to know.

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Houston's New Tracks

Interactive Timeline: The Evolution Of Houston’s Light Rail

Houston Public Media Staff

Posted on May 19, 2015 · Click the arrows below to navigate a glimpse into the light rail journey.

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Houston's New Tracks

Houston’s New Light Rail Lines Open This Weekend, But Are More On The Way?

Gail Delaughter

Posted on May 19, 2015 · After much delay, Metro is set to open two new light rail lines, but it remains to be seen if other lines will be built. In Part 1 of our series "Houston's New Tracks," we take a look back at the history of light rail and what the future may hold.

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Below the Waterlines: Houston After Hurricane Harvey
August TV Drive is ongoing! Visionary Leader Andrea Bryant $25k matching challenge

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I SEE U

I SEE U, Episode 13: The Radical Forgiveness of Anthony Graves [Encore]

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Plans to raise part of I-10, and Houston’s stress level (July 29, 2022)

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