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A more high-tech METRO: New train cars introduced in 100 millionth celebration

By Whitney Radley

Just nine years into operation, METRORail recently met a pretty crucial ridership achievement: Its 100 millionth boarding.  "This 100-million-milestone is incredible! What's ...


All aboard

Public transit common sense prevails: METRO brings back the Day Pass

By Whitney Radley

Public transit riders who have lamented the loss of the Day Pass will be happy to hear this news: The popular fare deal will be back in business later this year. The METRO Board of Directors vo ...


Part pep rally, part press conference

METRO milestone: Main Street bridge reopens downtown gateway to Houston's near Northside

By Whitney Radley

The half-mile stretch of Main Street between Naylor Street and Commerce Street may seem negligible, but its year-and-a-half-long closure has affected access to the University of Houston Downtown&nb ...


Unexpected announcement

METRO president and CEO George Greanias makes it official: He's moving on

By Whitney Radley

Last Friday, METRO made an unexpected announcement in an otherwise routine agenda for the transit authority's monthly board meeting: George Greanias, president and CEO since ...


Shelby's Social Diary

Mayor Annise Parker and Hispanic Advisory Board celebrate the season at Maggie Rita's

By Shelby Hodge

The Mayor's Hispanic Advisory Board kicked up its heels at the final board meeting of the year, a lively gathering that doubled as a holiday party. And what better location for a year-end celeb ...


You can weigh in

Mass transit or other transportation improvements? METRO seeks input to shape November ballot referendum

By Whitney Radley

How to allocate the millions of dollars received in sales tax revenue has been the topic of dozens of public meetings, private meetings and community engagements, as well as presentations, dis ...


Better signs, better business?

Mayor Parker pleads with citizens to support shops & restaurants along light rail construction

By Whitney Radley

No matter which way you travel in central Houston, it's tough to avoid a light rail in some phase of construction — but some argue that Houstonians shouldn't try to detour around thos ...


Shelby About Town

Party, party, party — the summer social scene heats up Houston

By Shelby Hodge

Celebrating Courtney Hopson's birthday over dinner and 'ritas at Armandos just wasn't enough for hosts Melissa Mithoff and Neal Hamil and their crew of friends. ...


Shelby's Social Diary

Gala on the Green a natural beauty

By Shelby Hodge

Houston's cultural kaleidoscope spiraled through the spectrum on Saturday. The day began with a cowboy parade through downtown and concluded with a chi-chi black-tie gala at Discovery Green. ...


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