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Teen hospitalized after being shot in the back while walking in southwest Houston
A teenager was hospitalized after being shot while walking in southwest Houston Tuesday night, according to police. Investigators say the teen was walking in the area when gunfire erupted and he was struck in the back. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital where he is expected to survive. Authorities are still working to determine what led up to the shooting and whether the teen was the intended target. No arrests have been announced as detectives continue investigating the case.
Major Cinco Ranch intersection could remain closed for days after sewer collapse
Drivers in the Cinco Ranch area could face major traffic disruptions for several days after a collapsed sewer line caused a massive underground hole at a busy intersection. Crews began emergency repairs at Mason Road and Westheimer Parkway after the damage forced officials to shut down southbound Mason Road and westbound Westheimer Parkway. Fort Bend County constables say the intersection could remain closed into next week while crews work to repair the sewer line and investigate what caused the collapse.
TSA lines ease at Hobby Airport after hours-long waits during spring break travel rush
After travelers faced security lines stretching into the parking garage earlier this week, wait times at Hobby Airport have improved. On Sunday and Monday, passengers reported waiting two to three hours to get through TSA during the busy spring break travel rush. By Tuesday, however, wait times had dropped to under 20 minutes. Even with the improvement, Houston airport officials are advising travelers to arrive two to three hours before their flight as spring break travel continues to keep airports busy.
ExxonMobil shareholders to vote on moving company’s legal home from New Jersey to Texas
ExxonMobil’s board of directors is recommending that shareholders approve moving the company’s legal home from New Jersey to Texas. While the company’s ties to New Jersey date back to 1882, ExxonMobil’s leadership has largely operated out of Texas for decades, with its headquarters located in Spring. According to the company, the board has not held a meeting in New Jersey for more than 40 years. Shareholders are expected to vote on the proposed change during the company’s annual meeting in May.