Transportation
Events
BY DANICA LLOYD & HANNAH NORTON
BY JOVANNA AGUILAR
State approves $14.2B for future Houston-area road projects Texas State Highway Fund, the Texas Mobility Fund, tax revenue and federal sources, accord- ing to TxDOT Media Relations Director Adam Hammons. 2024 UTP Houston-area projects include:
• Courtyard, 130 Northpark Plaza Drive, Kingwood • www.letstalkthetalk1.com
October
‘High School Musical, Jr.’ This musical is based on the Disney Channel original movie of the same name. • Oct. 27-28 and Nov. 3-4, 7 p.m.; Oct. 28-29 and Nov. 4-5, 2 p.m. • $22 • Charles Bender PAC, 611 Higgins St., Humble • www.humblepac.com Atascocita High School Zombie Fun Run This 10th annual 5K fun run features a newly designed zombie-filled course and vendors. • Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m.-noon • $15-$25 • 13300 Will Clayton Parkway, Atascocita • www.lakehouston.org
Humble ISD golf tournament This annual golf tournament will include a silent auction, games and prizes. • Nov. 6, 7:30 a.m-2 p.m. • $300 (individual player) • Golf Club of Houston, 5860 Wilson Road, Humble • www.humbleisdfoundation.org Veterans appreciation luncheon Partnership Lake Houston is hosting a Veterans Day luncheon. • Nov. 8, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. • $30-$360 (general admission), free (veterans) • Humble Civic Center, 8233 Will Clayton Parkway, Humble • www.lakehouston.org Holiday Vibe Artisan Market This annual holiday market will feature over 50 local artisans, live music, craft beer and food trucks. • Nov. 19, noon-5 p.m. • Free (admission) • Megaton Brewery, 808 Russell Palmer Road, Kingwood • www.vibeartisanmarkets.com
The state of Texas will invest $142 billion in transportation projects focused on safety improve- ments, congestion, connectivity and road preser- vation over the next 10 years. “This plan will not only connect Texans from every corner of our state; it will also bolster our economic growth and ensure Texans and busi- nesses continue to thrive for generations to come,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in an Aug. 17 news release. The overview The Texas Department of Transportation’s 10-year plan, known as the Unified Transporta- tion Program, is updated annually and includes funding for initiatives across the state. The Texas Transportation Commission unan- imously approved $100 billion for the 2024 UTP during its Aug. 16 meeting—a $15 billion increase over the $85 billion 2023 UTP. The other $42 billion, which will fund develop- ment and routine maintenance, comes from the
“This plan will help the lives of all Texans for years to come as we work to move people and goods safely and efficiently in our rural, urban and metropolitan areas,” TxDOT Executive Director Marc Williams said in the release. “TxDOT is already putting these resources to work with a record number of projects aimed at improving safety and saving lives on our roadways.” The 2024 UTP includes $14.2 billion in projects for the Houston region. By the numbers The Texas A&M Transportation Institute reported over the next 10 years, the 2024 UTP will: • Create 70,500 new jobs • Add $18.8 billion to the state economy annually
• $4.42B for the North Houston Highway Improvement Plan, which will improve I-45 from Beltway 8 to I-10 W. and reroute I-45 through Houston along I-10 and Hwy. 59 • $1.14B for the I-10 W. Inner Katy project to add four nontolled managed lanes between downtown Houston and Loop 610 in Houston • $730.6M to add two managed lanes and two general-purpose lanes, and extend frontage roads for the I-10 W. project from FM 359 to Mason Road • $555M for the I-10 bridge replacement at the San Jacinto River • $343.5M for a new location roadway on Hwy. 35 from I-45 to Dixie Drive • $150M to improve traffic and safety along Hwy. 105 from the Grimes County line to the San Jacinto and Liberty County lines
From Vegas To Humble Concert Sting Ray Anthony is celebrating the ’50s and ’60s of rock and roll with the music of Ritchie Valens, Rick Nelson, Buddy Holly, Bobby Darin, Eddie Cochran, The Ventures and special guest Brian Winfield. • Nov. 20, 6 p.m. • $35 • Charles Bender Performing Arts Center,
November
Friendsgiving Attendees are asked to bring a holiday gift to this free luncheon, which will benefit at-risk teens. • Nov. 4, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission)
611 Higgins St., Humble • www.humblepac.com
SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION/COMMUNITY IMPACT
PORTER 23611 Hwy 59 (281) 354-0733 HUMBLE 19322 US-59 (281) 540-7202
KINGWOOD 1420 Kingwood Dr (281) 359-7115 ATASCOCITA 7034 FM 1960 E (281) 812-3100
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