Houston’s Columbia Tap Trail still unlit and bleak as improvement plans sit on shelf

By Joy Sewing | www.houstonchronicle.com

The historic 4-mile Columbia Tap Bike Trail that connects Third Ward to Brays Bayou and downtown looks no different now than a year ago when I wrote about the bleak hike-and-bike path.

There are no security lights, historical markers, protected crosswalks or other amenities. The only improvements are new solar-powered lights and sidewalks on a portion of the trail near the Cuney Homes housing complex funded by the Houston Housing Authority.

If it weren’t for big plans by city officials and community organizations to improve the …

1 dead after pedestrian crash involving bicyclist in Lufkin

Author: Zak Wellerman | www.cbs19.tv

LUFKIN, Texas — One person is dead after a vehicle struck a man on a bicycle in Lufkin late Friday night.

According to the city of Lufkin, police are responding to a crash on North Timberland Drive at Homewood Drive. The northbound lanes in the area are expected to be closed for the next couple of hours.

People should avoid the area if possible and expect delays, the city of Lufkin said.

Corpus Christi inaugural ‘Bike Rodeo’ encourages child safety

Author: Nadya Garcia | www.kiiitv.com

Corpus Christi Municipal Court Judge Jackie Chapa said the event is intended to remind young kids about bike safety in our community.

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Corpus Christi Municipal Court hosted their inaugural Bike Rodeo Event to promote bike safety.

It is the start of the summer and bike safety is crucial for young kids as it helps prevent accidents and injuries.

The event taught children how wear their helmets correctly, use hand signals, and understand traffic rules that will protect them on the road. …