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Fort Bend Transit is looking to add 24 new buses to its fleet, including the replacement of 13 existing vehicles. (Courtesy Tennille Jones, Fort Bend Transit)

Fort Bend County to apply for $13.7M grant to revamp transit system

By Tomer Ronen

Fort Bend County officials unanimously approved applying for a grant that would provide $13.7 million to revamp the county’s buses and bus facilities in a July 22 meeting.

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Closures on FM 1463 are planned for July 18-21 as part of the Texas Department of Transportation’s project to widen the road. (Courtesy Pexels)

Expect delays near FM 1463 during July ...

The Texas Department of Transportation is proposing adding one main lane in each direction, resulting in three northbound and three southbound lanes, to the Grand Parkway between I-10 in Katy (pictured) and Hwy. 290 in Cypress. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

TxDOT hosting public meeting regarding improvements to ...

The Houston-Galveston Area Council will host meetings throughout the Houston area in July and August for its Regional Transportation Plan 2050. (Nathan Colbert/Community Impact)

Houston-Galveston Area Council invites public input on ...

Contractors will begin work to widen Katy Hockley Road in September. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 2:54 PM | Jun 24, 2025 CDT

Katy City Council approves $9.7M contract to widen Katy Hockley Road

Katy's East Fifth Street will get a new asphalt overlay in later July. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 4:04 PM | Jun 13, 2025 CDT

Katy officials approve nearly $520K asphalt project for East Fifth Street

Fulshear City Council approved two new street projects in downtown. (Aubrey Vogel/Community Impact)

Published 4:19 PM | Jun 12, 2025 CDT

Fulshear officials approve more downtown street projects

Published 4:26 PM | May 22, 2025 CDT

'I need your help': Whitmire leans into partnerships to address mobility, public safety

Published 12:15 PM | May 21, 2025 CDT

Harris County offers $15 shared ride credit to curb impaired driving on Memorial Day weekend

On April 29, contractors pour concrete on FM 1463, where work on a widening project between I-10 and FM 1093 will continue into 2027. Some business owners said the construction reduces access and visibility to their businesses. (Kelly Schafler/Community Impact)

Published 9:00 AM | May 16, 2025 CDT

Project pains: 5-year FM 1463 widening frustrates Katy, Fulshear community

HAS Director Jim Szczesniak said work on major capital projects to expand different terminals and provide better service is continuing in both airports. (Rendering courtesy United Airlines)

Published 4:18 PM | May 15, 2025 CDT

Houston Airport System to work on initiatives improving customer experience, safer landings

Beginning May 14, North Terminal Road will be closed to the traveling public from John F. Kennedy Blvd. to west of Terminal B. (Courtesy Adobe Stock)

Published 2:19 PM | May 14, 2025 CDT

Houston Airport System officials implement traffic flow changes at IAH through August

Fulshear officials have engaged a consultant to study the feasibility of an underpass for the future extension of Westpark Toll Road.(Courtesy city of Fulshear)

Published 10:06 AM | May 9, 2025 CDT

Fulshear to study underpass method for future extension of Westpark Toll Road

Fort Bend Transit is launching a notification service for riders to receive live updates via text or email. (Courtesy Tennille Jones, Fort Bend Transit)

Published 3:07 PM | Apr 28, 2025 CDT