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More than a year after its closure, the Houston Heights pedestrian bridge faces new repair delays, heightening community frustration and safety concerns.
Send an email to officials: https://heightstrails.org/campaigns/mkt-bridge-closure/ Popular Houston Heights pedestrian bridge repairs delayed again More than a year after its closure, the Houston Heights pedestrian bridge faces new repair delays, heightening community frustration and safety concerns. Author: Deevon RahmingPublished: 5:38 PM CST February 23, 2026Updated: 5:38 PM CST February 23, 2026 HOUSTON — More than a year after a…
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After a Year of Delays, the MKT Bridge at Studewood Finally Has a Repair Date
After more than a year of uncertainty, shifting timelines, and mounting community frustration, there is finally a confirmed start date for repairs to the MKT Bridge at Studewood. According to TxDOT, bridge repair work is now scheduled to begin February 23, 2026, with construction expected to take four to six weeks, weather permitting. If the…
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The Westheimer Challenge: Experiencing Houston Without a Car
At A Tale of Two Bridges, we believe that the way you move through a city shapes the way you experience it. Houston is often described as a city built for cars, but projects like the Westheimer Challenge prove otherwise: when you step out of your vehicle and onto the bus, bike, or sidewalk, the…
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Harris County Elected Officials: Commissioners, Sheriff, Courts, and the Leaders Shaping Texas’ Largest County
Harris County, Texas, derives its name from John Richardson Harris, an early settler who established a trading post and sawmill in the region along Buffalo Bayou. His settlement was surveyed in 1826 as Harrisburg and became a focal point for early commerce and local government in the period when Texas was still under Mexican rule.…
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The Terrace on White Oak: A Case Study in People-Friendly Development
At A Tale of Two Bridges, we believe small-scale, neighborhood-serving development should thrive without being burdened by outdated rules. The story of The Terrace on White Oak is about perseverance and transforming an impossible parking mandate into a people-friendly place that better serves the neighborhood. Houston’s current parking requirements were written for a different era…
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Bike + Bus: A Faster (ish), Smarter Way to Memorial City
From the Heights MKT Trail to Memorial City, it’s just as fast as driving — without the headache of parking. Last Tuesday, I put it to the test on my way to Cup of Joey at Blacksmith at One Memorial City Plaza, one of the city’s most unique networking events. Instead of battling traffic, I…
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Four-Way Stop Requests: W 8th, W 9th & W 10th at Nicholson
We’re continuing to push for safer crossings along Nicholson at: Timeline of Advocacy Past Traffic StudiesPrevious studies were conducted during times when the trail was undercounted — often mid-day when families, commuters, and evening walkers weren’t present. Best Times to Evaluate Trail Use The Nicholson Trail is one of the most active corridors in the…
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A Small Bridge With Big Meaning for Woodland Park
Today, we joined Friends of Woodland Park in celebrating a ribbon cutting that shows how neighbors can step up to enrich their environments. When the group first asked Houston Parks and Recreation to add signage to their beloved but hidden oasis, they were told the city couldn’t direct people down to the nature preserve because…
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2,806 People Struck While Walking or Biking in Harris County Last Year: More Than 54 Crashes Every Week, One Victim Every 3 Hours
In 2024, every 3 hours, one pedestrian or bicyclist’s life was changed for ever. Harris County recorded 2,806 crashes involving people walking and biking. That’s nearly eight crashes every single day where someone on foot or on a bike was struck. These aren’t just numbers—they’re people whose lives were upended, families forever changed, and neighborhoods…
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The Truth at City Hall: Read the Texts that Reveal the Truth About Houston’s Bike Lanes
Over the past year, Houstonians have watched in confusion as the City abruptly reversed course on long-planned and community-supported bike lane projects, most notably on Austin Street and 11th Street. These records, obtained through open records requests and presented here in full, show coordinated efforts to dismantle or stall bike lane projects across Houston, often…