SUMMARY: A recent National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) study has identified four bridges in the Houston area as ‘high risk’ for potential collapse. This follows a fatal bridge collapse in Baltimore last year. The vulnerable bridges include the Sydney Sherman Bridge, the Rainbow Bridge near Beaumont, the Veterans Memorial Bridge in Port Arthur, and the Buffalo Bayou Toll Bridge. Factors contributing to their risk include high vessel traffic and aging infrastructure. The NTSB has urged immediate assessments by the Texas Department of Transportation. The Greater Houston Port Bureau warns that a bridge collapse could have significant economic repercussions, affecting an $800 billion region.

A recent report by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), released Thursday has raised urgent concerns about the vulnerability of U.S. bridges to vessel st

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SUMMARY: Lori Wilson, the athletic director and head girls basketball coach at Lidle High School, has nearly 30 years of coaching experience, with over a decade at her current school, close to her hometown. Wilson emphasizes the importance of building relationships with her players, treating them like daughters, and fostering accountability and hard work. She attributes her success to strong community support, her coaching staff, and the toughness instilled by her parents. Wilson has celebrated multiple achievements, including winning district titles, and continues to advocate for resilience in coaching, highlighting that perseverance through challenges leads to success.

Between the city limits of Somerset and Lytle, Lori Wilson achieved two major milestones in her life.

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SUMMARY: New Home Co. has acquired a previously abandoned subdivision on West Dittmar Road in south Austin, formerly known as Southstone. Construction by previous owners had halted, leaving unfinished homes that became vandalized. The company began demolition this month and plans to build duplexes and two-story single-family homes starting at $400,000. The City of Austin’s Development Services Department had regularly visited the property due to complaints of illegal dumping and safety issues, but with the site now cleared, code violations are being closed. New Home Co. aims to complete the project with 217 units and amenities like trails and a pool.

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