Texas

Texas Growth Drains Water Supply

There is not enough water to support Texas' growth. Predictions are so severe El Paso in considering bannng lawns.

November 26, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Houston Light Rail Approved

The Houston City Council approved a controversial, 7.5-mile, $300 million light rail line that would run on city streets.

November 22, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Growth Is Houston's Top Problem

An economist warns that Houston will be choked if it doesn't deal with its growth.

November 17, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Developers Hit The Trail Out Of San Antonio

Developers blame drawn-out negotiations over incentives and tax abatements with the city and county.

November 12, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

Downtown El Paso's Destiny

Stanton Street features an interview with Chris Leinberger, who will lead the effort to jump start revitilzation in this border city.

November 11, 2000 - Stanton Street Magazine

Houston's Transit Chief's Resume Under Fire

Transit Chief with 25 years experience and a reputation for accomplishment does not hold degrees listed résumé.

October 28, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Houston's Light Rail Forges Ahead

Houston Metropolitan Tranit Authority will build light rail with or without federal funds.

October 25, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Cities Should Lead Smart Growth

The Dallas News argues that cities should take the lead in 'humanizing' growth.

October 23, 2000 - Dallas News

Austin Suffers Growing Pains

Doubling in metro population strangles region.

October 13, 2000 - Wired

33-story Tower For Houston's Greenway

A 1 million-square-foot, 33-story office tower on the Southwest Freeway in Houston's Greenway Plaza may be one of the biggest office projects in the city in years.

October 10, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Houston, You Have A Problem

L.A.Times op-ed wonders if "when Houston got the pro football expansion team that L.A. was angling for, it got the L.A. air to go along with it."

October 4, 2000 - The Los Angeles Times

Texas Feels Housing Slowdown

After years of big increases, home building is softening in Texas.

September 20, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

Speed Buttons Lose To Thermoplastic

Alas, the Texas Department of Transportation is replacing the ceramic lane divider buttons with thermoplastic striping.

September 16, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

Warehouses Are Booming In Laredo

The warehouse-building boom in this border town is reaching proportions that would have seemed incredible a few years ago.

September 14, 2000 - Wall St. Journal

Houston's Suburban Housing Program?

Suburbs get subsidies intended for inner-city residents in Houston's revitalization program. What went wrong?

September 12, 2000 - The Houston Chronicle

Gentrificaton Meets South Austin, Houston-Style

What some see as a renaissance, others see as an unwelcome invasion.

September 11, 2000 - The Austin Chronicle

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