You'll see the new sign honoring the Texas icon on your drive from Houston to Pearland.
Portion of Hwy 288 to be named Barbara Jordan Memorial Parkway honoring Houston's late congresswoman
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- A portion of Highway 288 is being renamed to the Barbara Jordan Memorial Parkway in honor of the late congresswoman on International Women's Day.
The ribbon-cutting and unveiling ceremony took place at 11 a.m. at the Southmore Bridge near the renamed portion between the city of Pearland and downtown Houston, according to TxDOT.
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