Transportation
Events
BY ATIRIKTA KUMAR & HANNAH NORTON
BY ATIRIKTA KUMAR & DANICA LLOYD
Local projects included in Unied Transportation Program
VFW 8905 Sip and Shop community market Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8905 is hosting a community market sip and shop. The event is held indoors and has vendor spots starting at $40. • Oct. 19, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 21902 Hwy. 290, Cypress • www.vfw8905.org
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Good Shepherd Church pumpkin patch The front lawn of the church will transform into a pumpkin patch On Oct. 27, the church will hold a
The Texas Transportation Commission approved a $148 billion investment in the Texas Department of Transportation’s 2025 Unied Transportation Program on Aug. 22 to improve the 100 most congested roadways, including ones in Houston. What it means The Unied Transportation Program is the state department of transportation’s 10-year plan, which is updated annually following public feedback. “With the adoption of this record-breaking $148 billion transportation investment, Texas will con- tinue to meet the needs of Texans in rural, urban and suburban communities while also improving roadway congestion and safety,” Gov. Greg Abbott said in a news release. Ocials are expected to distribute around $14.5 billion for Houston-area projects. Despite having approval, there is no guarantee that all the projects in the 2025 UTP will be completed, according to TxDOT ocials.
The breakdown 1 Hwy. 6 intersection improvement at FM 529 • Estimated start date: 2025-29 • Cost: $8.7 million 2 Hwy. 249 widening from Beltway 8 to I45 • Estimated start date: 2025-29 • Cost: $306 million 3 FM 529 widening from FM 362 to the Grand Parkway • Estimated start date: 2025-29 • Cost: $188.6 million 4 I10 widening from Voss Road to Studemont Street • Estimated start date: 2025-35 • Cost: $1.17 billion
concert along with trunk or treat. • Through Oct. 31, 10 a.m.-dusk • Free (admission) • 20155 Cypresswood Drive, Cypress • www.goodchurch.us
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Pet costume contest Pet Evolution hosts a contest for best pet costume, children’s costume, and human/pet duo costume. • Oct. 12, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 26349 Hwy. 290, Cypress • www.facebook.com/petevolutioncypress Judy Dierker Holiday Market This annual holiday market is a fundraiser to help support The Foundry Church’s mission partners. Guests can expect shopping, a silent auction and a bake shop. • Oct. 18-19, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. • Free (admission) • 8350 Jones Road, Houston • www.foundrychurch.org/holidaymarket
Church garage sale Lakewood Methodist Church will hold its annual garage sale in November. All purchases are cash only. • Nov. 2, 8 a.m.-3 p.m. • Free (admission)
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Friday Night Bites Lakeland Village Center hosts an event on the second Friday of the month to showcase its retailers and restaurants. Shoppers and diners can enjoy dishes from Houston food trucks such as Katy Sliders, Skye Cafe, Swaggin Wings and The Lick.
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• 11330 Louetta Road, Houston • www.lakewoodmethodist.org
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CFISD Health Expo Attendees can take advantage of health screenings, ¢u shots, children’s activities and vendor booths at the Berry Center. • Nov. 16, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. • Free (admission) • 8877 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress • www.cyfairchamber.com
• Oct. 11, 6-10 p.m. • Free (admission) • 10519 Fry Road, Cypress • www.bridgeland.com
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SOURCE: TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION’S 2025 UNIFIED TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM COMMUNITY IMPACT
HUFFMEISTER 8945 Hwy 6 N (281) 859-5879 SPRING CYPRESS 22508 Hwy 249 (281) 379-7383
BARKER CYPRESS 17996 FM 529 (281) 656-4200 JONES ROAD 17414 NW Fwy (713) 983-8827
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