Houston City Council Commits $500 Million to Transformative Light Rail Expansion

Tiana Blake4 weeks ago08 mins

HOUSTON – In a pivotal decision poised to reshape urban mobility, the Houston City Council on May 18, 2025, decisively approved a substantial $500 million funding package dedicated to a major expansion of the city’s light rail network. The vote, which passed with a clear 10-2 majority, allocates these significant funds to the Metropolitan Transit…

Texas High-Speed Rail Lands $500M Federal Grant Amidst Renewed Eminent Domain Battle

Felicia Holmes1 month ago012 mins

Federal Funding Arrives as Legal Challenges Mount The ambitious plan to connect Dallas and Houston via a high-speed rail line received a significant financial injection this week, even as it confronts renewed legal opposition over land acquisition. The Texas High-Speed Rail Corporation announced on Tuesday, May 27, securing a substantial $500 million federal grant sourced…