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HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake to undergo major expansion

HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake is slated to expand by late 2026, according to an October news release from Gilbane Building.

Gilbane Building will be partnering with HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake for the expansion project.

The overview: The 132,000 square-foot expansion will offer the following features:

30-bed neuroscience floor
30-bed intermediate care unit
Additional 30-bed medical-surgical unit
Additional 30-bed floor for the hospital's cancer program
Doubled capacity for women's services

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On The Transportation Beat

H-GAC to host public traffic safety meeting for League City residents

Houston-Galveston Area Council, or H-GAC, will be hosting a public meeting for League City residents Dec. 3 to discuss its regional safety action plan.

The overview: The safety action plan will be used to "help communities reduce severe crashes and make everyday travel safer for everyone," according to a Nov. 21 news flash from League City.

The details: The plan will look at regional trends and show strategies that supports safer streets for drivers, walkers and bicyclists, according to the news flash. Residents are encouraged to participate, learn more and share feedback at the meeting.

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What to know about the 76th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade

The 76th annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade will be celebrated Nov. 27 at 9 a.m. in Downtown Houston this year. Hundreds of thousands of patrons are expected to gather for the event, officials said.

The celebration: Here is what visitors need to know before heading to Houston.

Date and time: Nov. 27, 9 a.m.
Starting location: the corner of Lamar and Smith Street
Cost: free to the public, or $33 per ticket for reserved seating

The parade route will traverse over 20 blocks along Smith, Walker, Milam and Louisiana streets.

Fun for the family: This year's parade will be led by Houston's sports mascots such as Clutch, Diesel, Orbit and Toro. According to an Oct. 27 news release, the event will also feature a lineup of new floats, balloons, live performances and holiday characters.

Entertainers this year include Christina Wells, a semifinalist from America's Got Talent; Danny Gokey; Payton Howie; Gloria Prince; and Bridgjette Jackson.

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