HOUSTON — It's a half a year-old issue in Houston's East Downtown. Community stakeholders shared their frustrations about an ...

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the planned overhaul of the George R. Brown Convention Center and the surrounding area will make downtown unrecognizable and generate billions in revenue.

The Texas Department of Transportation's project is to move I-45 to that side of town, which would keep drivers from using Polk Street to drive on the east side into downtown.

"This project is truly transformative for downtown Houston, a lasting legacy that will solidify our position as a top tier convention and entertainment destination," said Whitmire. "Most ...

Subsequent phases of convention district overhaul, which is scheduled for completion in 2038, will focus on connecting downtown to Houston's east side through public spaces. In addition to ...

Earlier in the week, several East End residents spoke about the issue to Houston City Council. "A street with unhindered vehicular traffic that connects downtown to the communities east and south ...

and a pedestrian promenade linking downtown to the East End. The project is supported by Senate Bill 1057, which allows Houston to access the state’s portion of incremental hotel occupancy tax ...