The Army Corps of Engineers announced its plans on Sunday to begin releasing water into Buffalo Bayou from the Barker and Addicks reservoirs, doing so very slowly to prevent uncontrollable flooding.

Here's a look at the trends, announcements and deals you may have missed this early week in the Southeast.

The Port of Long Beach reduces diesel particulate matter by 88% since 2006, according to the most recent air pollution study.

The 1.25-million-square-foot officer tower located at the North Passageway of Grand Central Terminal is currently 97% leased. The property underwent a $150-million capital improvement program that featured the redesign and renovation of the building's facade and interior.