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Could the Proposed METRORapid Bus Line Shrink Hillcroft?

Could the Proposed METRORapid Bus Line Shrink Hillcroft?

Some residents of Sharpstown worry that METRO's proposed high-speed bus line extension would narrow Hillcroft from three lanes of regular traffic (each way) to two—or even from two to one. The project would involve building dedicated bus-only lanes in the center of Hillcroft. According to METRO Press

Free Summer Meals for Ages 1-18 Offered across the Sharpstown Area

Free Summer Meals for Ages 1-18 Offered across the Sharpstown Area

The Texas Department of Agriculture’s Summer Food Program is serving free meals at schools, community centers, and other designated locations this summer. Children ages 1-18 (and enrolled students with disabilities who are up to 21 years old) are eligible to participate. Participating families are not required to enroll their

Demystifying SW Houston’s Government: How TIRZ 20 Collects Local Property Taxes

Demystifying SW Houston’s Government: How TIRZ 20 Collects Local Property Taxes

If you’re like me, you probably read the eight-foot-wide sign at Club Creek Park and think, “Okay, so what?” It says that something called TIRZ #20 contributed $1.3 million to the new Houston Vietnam Veterans Memorial. At this point, your eyes are probably glazing over—or you’re

TIRZ #20 Board Meeting: June 8, 2023

In the Southwest District Office at 6588 Corporate Dr., Suite 168, the board for TIRZ (Tax Increment Reinvestment Zone) #20 met to discuss its budget for fiscal year 2024. Four of the seven board members were present: Welcome Wilson, Jr., Dale Davidson, Stephen Le, Jr., and Dennis “Corky” Fowler. Two