2011 State of Transportation. The Greater Houston Partnership and Texas Transportation Institute are hosting the 2011 State of Transportation on Thursday, September 8th at the Intercontinental Hotel. This event will include a panel discussion with the State and Regional transportation leaders, as well as the 2011 Texas Transportation Hall of Honor Induction Ceremony and Luncheon. If you are interested in…
Armand Bayou Nature Center needs volunteers. Armand Bayou Nature Center is in need of volunteers to support one of the nation’s most significant habitat preserves. Volunteer service is critical to keeping the nature center open during these challenging times. Volunteers are involved in all aspects of the nature center operations including environmental education, resource stewardship, facilities maintenance, and visitor service…
Featured Reusing Air Conditioning Condensation To Save Water (Pat Hernandez – KUHF News, 09/01/2011) Rice University has found a new way to save water. The University’s Department of Facilities, Engineering and Planning is capturing the condensate that forms when warm air is cooled by an air conditioning system. On a nice humid day, one building on campus can collect about…