Texas Plans Major Highway Project, Kicks Off Environmental Review
Published Date: 7/22/2025
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Texas is planning a new north-south highway from Needville to Katy that will affect Austin, Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller counties. This big project aims to improve travel but will take time and money to build. The Texas Department of Transportation is getting ready to study how this highway might impact the environment and local communities.
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