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The Evidence Room, Episode 40 - The murder of Nancy Adleman
Read full article: The Evidence Room, Episode 40 - The murder of Nancy AdlemanOn July 29, 1997, the 43-year-old went for a jog near her home and never returned. Her body was discovered the next day near White Oak Bayou, setting off an investigation that would reveal haunting final words and the evidence that brought her killer to justice.
TxDOT buying White Oak Bayou land for $260K after years of community protest over I-45 expansion
Read full article: TxDOT buying White Oak Bayou land for $260K after years of community protest over I-45 expansionThe City of Houston has approved the sale of a tract of land along White Oak Bayou to the Texas Department of Transportation.
Proposal denied to build parking lot near Olivewood Cemetery, Houston’s oldest African-American cemetery
Read full article: Proposal denied to build parking lot near Olivewood Cemetery, Houston’s oldest African-American cemeteryA proposal to put a parking lot near Olivewood Cemetery, Houston’s oldest African-American cemetery, has been denied.
TxDOT planning to raise Katy Freeway near White Oak Bayou
Read full article: TxDOT planning to raise Katy Freeway near White Oak BayouTens of thousands of drivers use the Katy Freeway everyday, and during major weather events like Harvey, we saw water from White Oak Bayou spill into the main lanes and flood I-10.
New MKT Trail spur connector linking folks to miles of hike, bike trails
Read full article: New MKT Trail spur connector linking folks to miles of hike, bike trailsA new hike and bike trail is coming to the Heights called the Missouri Kansas Texas Trail Spur Connector, linking folks from the MKT Hike and Bike Trail to Stude Park.
Pedestrians fight for faster reconstruction of Houston Heights Hike and Bike Trail, MKT Bridge after 2020 fire
Read full article: Pedestrians fight for faster reconstruction of Houston Heights Hike and Bike Trail, MKT Bridge after 2020 fireQuestions over when crews will resume repairs to a pedestrian and bike bridge over White Oak Bayou moved closer to being answered Thursday, following an update on the project’s status.
Closures expected along White Oak Bayou trail
Read full article: Closures expected along White Oak Bayou trailHikers and bikers, heads up! Closures are in place along White Oak Bayou for safety purposes as crews work to widen the bayou. The Harris County Flood Control District kicked off construction last fall to help widen the bayou and improve the flooding issue in the area.
Fire shuts down pedestrian bridge at White Oak Bayou until further notice
Read full article: Fire shuts down pedestrian bridge at White Oak Bayou until further noticeHOUSTON A mid-morning grass fire at White Oak Bayou may have caused some damage to a pedestrian bridge, according to the Houston Parks Board. The fire started just after 10 a.m. Wednesday at the MKT/Heights Hike-and-Bike Trail Bridge crossing near Studemont Street, authorities said. In the video, the flames appear to be impacting the bridge, but it is unclear if there was actually any damage to the structure. However, according to the Houston Parks Board, the bridge will be shut down until further notice as the work to inspect and ensure the integrity of the structure. You can check the Houston Parks Board Twitter or website for the most up-to-date information.
HPD: Body found floating in White Oak Bayou in northwest Houston
Read full article: HPD: Body found floating in White Oak Bayou in northwest HoustonPolice are investigating the death of a person whose body was found floating in White Oak Bayou Thursday in northwest Houston. A bicyclist spotted the body in the waters off Shady Grove Lane. The Houston Fire Department assisted with the retrieval of the body. Authorities said there are no apparent signs of foul play. They said an autopsy would be conducted to determine the cause of death.