The Public Utilities Commission of Texas will focus on CenterPoint’s preparations for Hurricane Beryl and its actions following the July 8 storm.
Akhil Ganesh
Akhil Ganesh is a general assignment and breaking news reporter for the Abdelraoufsinno. He was previously a local government watchdog reporter in Staunton, Virginia, where he focused on providing community-centric coverage that focused on issues and actions rather than discourse and politics. As part of his work, he examined the history of voting policies, an affordable-housing crisis, and the disappearance of a once-vibrant historic Black community. A first-generation immigrant from India, Akhil grew up around the Midwest cities of St. Louis and Detroit. He holds a bachelor’s degree in English and Political Science from the University of Michigan, and a Master’s degree in Journalism from Northwestern University. When he isn’t working, Akhil enjoys studying football, playing video games, and watching anime. You can likely find him eating his way through Houston or trying to fix his horrific golf swing.
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Harris County’s bayous withstood Hurricane Beryl. How much more could they take?
Houston’s bayous performed well during Beryl, but officials and experts say the storm may have found the limit of the area’s flood mitigation ability.
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Residents, advocates voice frustration at Metro decision to shelve University BRT project
Speakers urge the board to reconsider its indefinite pause on central piece of the voter-approved MetroNext plan at Thursday’s monthly board meeting.
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Houston Housing Authority granted federal funds that will benefit 4,000 residents
The Houston Housing Authority and U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development announced that Houston would receive $6.25 million in grant funding to be used towards two new programs. The Housing Choice Voucher Mobility Services program received $5 million, while the Older Adult Home Modification program received $1.25 million from the federal agency. According to […]
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Metro to drop University BRT line for now, citing rising costs and changing ridership
Metro staff said the agency’s financial picture is not conducive to pursuing the project, citing rising costs and ongoing farebox revenue losses.
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River authority lowers Lake Conroe water level ahead of expected storms next week
Lowering lake levels frees up space to accommodate additional storm runoff, reducing need for water releases that contribute to flooding downstream.
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Cruise to hit Houston streets again after nationwide pause — this time with human drivers
The company is hoping a slower rollout will rebuild trust with local communities while also getting the vehicles in line with new safety standards.
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Whitmire touts Shepherd-Durham construction compromise with wider lanes, narrower sidewalks
The compromise will allow for wider lanes on Shepherd and Durham while keeping with the terms of a federal grant necessary to complete the project.
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Whitmire’s Metro emphasizes street repairs, microtransit. What does that mean for METRONext?
When it comes to expanding transit, Whitmire and Metro Board Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock are emphasizing microtransit, including rideshare.
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Evacuations urged in Montgomery, Liberty and Harris counties as heavy storms hit Houston region
Local officials warned residents along forks of the San Jacinto River to evacuate after a line of powerful storms slammed the region.