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Why Houston Needs 6PM City Council Public Sessions: A Step Toward Civic Access
One of the most significant changes on the table at Houston City Council right now is a proposal to move one monthly public session from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. — giving more working Houstonians a chance to speak directly to their city leaders. ⚠️ Note: The one-click email button only works on mobile devices.If…
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How a Houston Community Planted 200 Native Trees Along the Heights Trail
Shade 2025 is a Houston-based community campaign that planted over 200 native trees along the Heights Hike and Bike Trail. Learn how it started, how it’s growing, and how you can help. Volunteer to help water the saplings here. How Shade 2025 Began: A Jeep Full of Trees It started on a whim. In the…
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Quietly Iconic: Houston Architecture that Embraces Nature
In a city known for humidity, concrete, and sprawl, some of Houston’s most compelling architecture takes a softer approach—structures that don’t shout for attention but rather coolly recede into their surroundings, offering shade, serenity, and space for nature to breathe. These buildings, often wrapped in white lattices or lifted under elegant canopies, embody an architectural…
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Fighting for Transparency: How Houston Is Hiding Critical Street Redesign Records
In the past year, I’ve submitted a series of public information requests to Houston Public Works and the Mayor’s Office, seeking basic transparency around major street redesigns and removals — particularly the controversial changes to 11th Street and Austin Street. What I found is deeply concerning: delays, denials, and roadblocks at every step. Here’s what’s…
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Most Popular Walking Bridges in Houston
Bridges aren’t just connectors—they’re destinations. From bayou-spanning suspension bridges to sculptural crossings that double as public art, Houston’s most beloved pedestrian bridges reflect a city in motion toward a more walkable, sustainable future. Here are some of our supporters’ favorite bridges: Bill Coats Bridge Nearest address: 2000 N MacGregor Way, Houston, TX 77030 290-foot suspension…
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Tolls, Traffic, and Turf: What Three Texas Bills Could Mean for Houston’s Streets
As Houston continues to grow, so do the debates over how we use our streets, who controls them, and how we pay for them. Three bills introduced in the 89th Texas Legislative Session — SB 2722, SB 1993, and HB 5177 — could reshape how major metro areas like Houston fund infrastructure, plan street space,…
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What Happened to the Bike Lane Barriers on Heights Boulevard?
🚧 What Happened to the Bike Lane Barriers on Heights Boulevard? A Public Records Request and What It Reveals On March 25, 2025, I submitted a public information request to the City of Houston regarding the removal of armadillo-style safety barriers (bike lane separators) along Heights Boulevard—a corridor that has been central to Houston’s safer…
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SB 1993: A Step Backward for Texas Streets
You might not have heard of SB 1993, but it’s the kind of bill that could quietly reshape your city—and not in a good way. At first glance, SB 1993 sounds like another piece of legislative jargon. But dig a little deeper, and it becomes clear: this bill is about control. It’s about locking our…
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City of Houston Plans to Remove Critical Protected Bike Lane on Austin Street
Documents obtained through a Texas Public Information Act (TPIA) request reveal that the City of Houston is planning to spend taxpayer money to remove the existing concrete-separated bike lane along Austin Street, stretching from Holman to Pierce. This bike lane currently provides a vital and safe cycling connection linking Houston Community College, Midtown, Downtown, and…
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A Close Call at Yale and 19th: Why Safer Streets Can’t Wait
On a clear Thursday afternoon, March 20, 2025, two pedestrians were struck while crossing the intersection of Yale Street and West 19th Street in the Heights. The incident, which occurred around 12:17 PM in broad daylight, resulted in minor injuries to both individuals—two 26-year-old women walking through the marked crosswalk. Download the Crash Report Here…