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On eve of vote on incinerator, Montgomery Co. executive urges council to close it
Montgomery County leaders head into a Tuesday vote on whether to close the Dickerson incinerator or modernize it, with officials disputing the process.
■ Infrastructure · Montgomery County, TX · wtop.com
●●●●○ Nov 6, 9:30 PM
New parking garage opens as Houston's $1.14B convention district transformation moves forward
Houston opened the GRB South Garage, a 1,000-space facility, as part of the $1.14B Convention District Transformation project.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com
●●●○○ Nov 6, 5:45 PM
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (November 6, 2026)
Hello Houston’s Commuter Cut is set to provide transportation updates for November 6, 2026.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · houstonpublicmedia.org
●●○○○ Nov 6, 5:45 PM
Houston Airports announced proposed redevelopment at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, including a redesigned cellphone lot and East Cargo expansion, with proposals due early 2027.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX ·
●●●○○ Nov 6, 3:00 PM
Big Spring to conduct emergency warning siren testing Friday
Big Spring will test its emergency warning sirens Friday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., with no public action required.
■ Infrastructure · Spring, TX · firstalert7.com
●●○○○ Nov 6, 1:45 PM
Houston-area homes are sinking in places. Here's how to spot foundation trouble before you buy
Local realtors explain how Houston-area subsidence can cause foundation damage and list signs buyers should look for.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com
●●○○○ Nov 6, 12:45 PM
Houston group pushes for parking reform, saying requirements drive up costs and limit development
Strong Towns Houston is pushing to change minimum parking requirements, arguing they raise costs and limit development.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · fox26houston.com
●●○○○ Nov 6, 12:30 AM
NASA tested an autonomous lunar landing navigation system using a drone in California to generate terrain maps and divert away from hazards.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX ·
●●●○○ Nov 5, 8:45 PM
After Kirby Mansion demolition, Houstonians call for stronger safeguards for historic structures
Houstonians call for stronger safeguards for historic structures after the demolition of the Kirby Mansion.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · houstonpublicmedia.org
●●●○○ Nov 5, 5:30 PM
Granite Springs Ranch developers outline plans for 912-acre subdivision
Granite Springs Ranch developers plan to seek annexation and connect a 912-acre, 400-home subdivision to Granite Shoals’ water system.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · dailytrib.com
●●●○○ Nov 5, 3:15 PM
METRO approves $40 million plan to repair roads, sidewalks along bus routes
METRO’s board approved $40 million to repair roads, sidewalks, and bus stops along bus routes in the Houston area.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com
●●●○○ Nov 5, 1:15 PM
Katy ISD lifts shelter-in-place order from Wolman Elementary School following reported gas leak nearby
Katy ISD lifted a shelter-in-place at Wolman Elementary after a nearby contractor-hit gas main leak.
■ Infrastructure · Katy, TX · abc13.com
●●●○○ Nov 5, 12:30 PM
Houston business owner gets water restored after seven weeks without service and nearly $2,000 bill
A southwest Houston auto shop owner reported seven weeks without water after a failed repair and said her nearly $2,000 bill is under review.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com
●●●○○ Nov 5, 8:15 AM
Building the Airport of the Future
A construction industry piece highlights skilled trade workforce and teamwork building a major Houston airport project.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · texasgopvote.com
●●○○○ Nov 4, 10:45 PM
Houston moves forward with federal grant to put more eyes in the sky at large events
Houston City Council authorized applying for a federal drone grant to expand aerial monitoring at large public events.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com
●●●●○ Nov 4, 6:45 PM
Inside £235k restoration of historic Houston building
Houston's St Fillan's Roman Catholic Church is receiving a £235,000 grant for restoration expected to finish by late March or April.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · glasgowtimes.co.uk
●●○○○ Nov 4, 12:30 AM
Angleton approves $591,000 vacuum truck to replace broken equipment
Angleton approved $591,000 to buy a vacuum truck to replace broken equipment.
■ Infrastructure · Angleton, TX · thefacts.com
●●○○○ Nov 3, 11:00 PM
Houston City Council considers raising fees for developers to help repair city parks
Houston City Council is considering raising the Open Space Ordinance developer fee from $700 to $900 to fund park repairs.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · abc13.com
●●●○○ Nov 3, 6:45 PM
Lake Jackson looks to loosen parking requirements for businesses
Lake Jackson City Council reviewed a draft zoning ordinance that would give businesses more flexibility in required parking spaces.
■ Infrastructure · Lake Jackson, TX · thefacts.com
●●○○○ Nov 3, 6:15 PM
Demolition crews tore down Houston’s historic Kirby Mansion at 2000 Smith after work was initially stopped for missing a permit.
■ Infrastructure · Kirby, TX ·
●●●●○ Nov 3, 1:15 AM
Galveston takes over short-term rental hotline as violation fines reach $25,384
Galveston brought a short-term rental complaint hotline in-house and reported 264 violations filed since taking oversight in 2025.
■ Infrastructure · Galveston, TX · galvnews.com
●●●○○ Nov 2, 10:30 PM
Brazoria County homeowners want something done with eroding beachfront road
Homeowners near San Luis Pass say an eroded Gulf Beach Drive road has reduced access to their properties since Hurricane Beryl, with repairs pending long-term plans.
■ Infrastructure · Brazoria County, TX · abc13.com
●●●○○ Nov 2, 10:00 PM
Harris County gets $10 million in federal funding to address delays at east Houston train crossing
Harris County received over $10 million in federal funding to pursue grade separation for the Lockwood Drive train crossing.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · abc13.com
●●●●○ Nov 2, 6:30 PM
Houston City Council weighs grant to give officers more eyes in the sky
Houston City Council will vote Wednesday on seeking federal drone funding to expand aerial oversight for public events.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com
●●●○○ Nov 2, 2:45 PM
Magnolia Park community to undergo groundbreaking for $28.4 drainage project Monday with county officials
Magnolia Park will hold a 2 p.m. groundbreaking Monday for a $28.4 million neighborhood drainage project covering 80th and Sherman streets.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · abc13.com
●●●○○ Nov 2, 2:30 PM
Nearly a year later, Grand Parkway lighting problems remain
Many Grand Parkway lights remain out along sections in Harris County, with TxDOT citing ongoing work and unclear completion timelines.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com
●●●○○ Nov 2, 10:00 AM
Texas City to Consider Deal with RV Park Developers - Woodall's Campground Magazine
Wichita Falls City Council will consider an agreement to fund sewer engineering for development of the Falls Ranch RV Resort near Jacksboro Highway.
■ Infrastructure · Texas City, TX · woodallscm.com
●●○○○ Nov 2, 7:15 AM
Port Houston continues strategic planning for improvements
Port Houston’s commission discussed planning for Project 12 channel expansion and Barbours Cut North improvements, including studies with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · dredgingtoday.com
●●●●○ Nov 2, 2:00 AM
United Boeing 777 Returns to Houston Airport After Texas Air Show Appearance
A United Airlines Boeing 777 returned to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport after appearing at the CAF Wings Over Houston airshow.
■ Infrastructure · Houston, TX · cedarnews.net
●○○○○ Oct 31, 3:30 PM
A bridge near Lake Ray Roberts is under an emergency closure, restricting travel in the area.
■ Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●●○ Oct 31, 4:15 AM