Transit Authority pulls brake on $1.5 billion bus line in Houston
Financial concerns, need to prioritize services contributed to decision to not move forward with a grant application
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$26 million will fund energy efficiency and conservation projects
Grants will go to municipalities, states and Tribal nations for upgrading state-owned lighting fixtures, investing in electric vehicles
Houston CDO Andy Icken resigns after 18 years
Career spanned four administrations, beginning as deputy director of Houston’s Public Works Department
Houston mayor overhauls city’s housing agency
Houston Mayor John Whitmire replaced five members of the Houston Housing Authority after the agency stopped issuing vouchers
University of Texas System OKs $175 million worth of projects
Plans include renovating a hall at UT Austin, building a sports training facility at UT San Antonio and converting a building at M.D. Anderson Medical Center
Texas organizations receive $161.9 million for homelessness services
Funding includes $27 million to a coalition of Dallas and Collin County organizations that have had success addressing the needs of the underserved
Five Texas cities among best for foreign multinationals, report says
Houston claims top spot because of its business-friendly policies, excellent logistics, affordable cost of living and community diversity
$347 million project would elevate section of I-10 in Houston
Project is currently in the design phase. TxDOT expects construction to begin in 2025
Houston to invest $54 million to renovate, preserve iconic MacGregor Park
Houston will renovate the historic MacGregor Park to improve its existing facilities, install park amenities and build structures
Public safety projects with billions in projected costs planned in 2024 and 2025
Projects will require construction, engineering, technology, security systems, training space, parking options and equipment
