Are Texas Transportation Commissioners’ Investments in Auto and Oil Fueling Highway Addiction?

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By Amal AhmedMar 10, 2023, 5:01 am510 ptsHot
When the I-45 expansion in Houston is finished, the highway that funnels suburban commuters to downtown will run through the backyard that Steph Valdez’s nieces and nephews now play in. The preschool they attend will be demolished to make room for more cars rushing past, and for cars to stall in Houston’s…

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