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Houston City Council approves $18 billion, 5-year capital improvement plan. Many existing projects are delayed
By Dominic Anthony Walsh at Houston Public Media
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
The city of Houston’s new Capital Improvement Plan outlines investments in infrastructure over the next five years. But projects in the plan are often delayed — and many Houstonians have trouble getting improvements to their neighborhoods added to the list.
Key takeaway But projects in the plan are often delayed — and many Houstonians have trouble getting improvements to their neighborhoods added to the list.
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For residents of Spring , the pause in Waymo's driverless car service is a reminder that the region's weather risks can have far-reaching consequences. As part of the greater Houston metro, Spring is no stranger to the flooding and storms that can impact the area. The fact that Waymo's vehicles got caught in floodwaters in San Antonio, prompting a software recall, raises questions about how the service will operate in Spring's own flood-prone areas, such as those near the Grand Parkway and Interstate 45. As the service potentially resumes, locals will be watching to see how Waymo's technology handles the unique challenges of Spring's roads and weather conditions, particularly in areas like Old Town Spring where flooding can be a major concern. The Harris County Sheriff's Office and Constable Precinct 4 may also be interested in how the service navigates these challenges, given their role in responding to weather-related emergencies in the area.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: Houston Public Media ·
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What is this story about? The city of Houston’s new Capital Improvement Plan outlines investments in infrastructure over the next five years. But projects in the plan are often delayed — and many Houstonians have trouble getting improvements to their neighborhoods added to the list.
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