METRO Connections October 2011

One Week Left To Sneak A Peek At Metro’s “Arts In Transit” At MFAH

October 3, 2011

Want to smell the coffee as you roll into the East End aboard light rail? What about exploring the dimensions of time with words? Imagine walking the train platforms of the East End, North and Southeast Lines at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston and take a peek at the station art that will welcome riders in 2014.

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		Distinguished Train-riding Trio Support City’s Cultural Life

		Patrons Celebrate Partnership With Museum District Mayor Annise Parker, METRO Board Chairman Gilbert Garcia and METRO President & CEO George Greanias took their support for the arts aboard the boldly wrapped “Houston Loves Museums” train. They not only encouraged the public to explore the city’s wealth of museums by riding the rail, rather than driving, but to enjoy the great deals the District is offering METRO Q® Fare Card holders for months to come. learn more >>

		METRO One Step Closer To Receiving Federal Rail Grants

		November may be the month that METRO and the Federal Transportation Administration ink the long-awaited $900 million Full Funding Grant Agreements for the construction of the North and Southeast Lines. learn more >>

		METRO Chairman: Public Can Feel Good About What’s Happening At METRO

		METRO Chairman Gilbert Garcia looks back on his first year on the job in a special edition of METRO Matters – from the mayor’s call to lead the agency’s board to establishing a new philosophy of openness and re-connecting with the community. learn more >>

		METRO’s Top Hispanic Leaders Featured In Familias Latinas

		Si habla español, look out for the October issue of Familias Latinas. The magazine will feature some familiar faces on its cover – METRO’s top Hispanic executives. learn more >>

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