Featured Houston getting $10 million for traffic tracking systems (Houston Chronicle, 9/10/2014) An ongoing project to expand and upgrade traffic systems in the Houston area has received $10 million from a highly-competitive federal transportation program, officials confirmed. Though it won’t build a new road or add another bus route, officials said the money will improve traffic by bolstering Houston’s transportation…
COALITION NOTES Bayoutopia Gala Kickoff. Join the Bayou Preservation Association on September 10, 2014, 6-8pm at Tootsies (2601 Westheimer at Kirby). Celebrate the utopic nature of Houston’s Bayou System. There will be a personal appearance and trunk show by Josie Natori featuring her fall 2014 collection. Eddie V’s will be providing appetizers. RSVP to klord@bayoupreservationassociation.org. Learn more at www.yelp.com. Wildscapes Workshop &…
Featured Army Nuclear Reactor Barge Headed For Dismantling In Galveston (Dave Fehling – Houston Public Media, 9/8/2014) Sometime this winter, a historic, radioactive sea vessel will float into Galveston and be torn apart for scrap. This ship was once used to generate electricity to operate the locks in the Panama Canal. After 7 years of use, the ship was no longer…