New roadway expansion underway in Brazoria County as area continues to grow
HOUSTON โ One master-planned community after another, itโs what youโll see when you head south from Pearland into Iowa Colony in Brazoria County. All of that new-built construction means more roads are needed to move folks around the area, which is booming right now. The latest roadway expansion: Meridiana Parkway, located just minutes south of Highway 6, in the new Meridiana master-planned community which opened in 2015. This road is now a big player in connecting traffic from SH-288 all the way to Highway 6. AdItโs also worth noting, this new expansion is a game-changer for Brazoria County traffic, imagine a serious incident happening on either SH-288 or Highway 6, Meridiana Parkway will now also serve as an alternate route for folks stuck in a serious backup.
Update on Highway 6 construction project: Bridge near Cy-Fair over Northwest Freeway
HOUSTON โ The US 290 Corridor has experienced considerable growth. One of those biggest projects is the SH-6/FM-1960 bridge over U.S. 290. The Texas Department of Transportation says their latest estimate puts the completion of the bridge and open to traffic at the end of this year, December 2020. Drivers will still have to experience daily and nightly closures up until the completion of the bridge but will have minimal total closures. The new bridge will allow traffic to travel over Jackrabbit Road, the Union Pacific railroad tracks and of course U.S. 290 and ride straight into FM-1960.
2 suspects in custody after police say assault suspect fled scene leading to chase through Katy area
HOUSTON โ Two suspects are in custody Tuesday afternoon after Houston police responded to a reported assault and one suspect fled the scene in a car. Police chased the woman through the Katy area for about 25 minutes. A man and woman were at the scene, along with two victims who reported that theyโd been pistol-whipped, Lummus said. The man she was with was also taken into custody and faces an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge. Police say when authorities arrived, the male suspect threw the firearm over a fence but authorities have since recovered it.
SUPPORT LOCAL: 5 Mexican restaurants in Sugar Land you need to know about
(El Vaquero Restaurant & Cantina - Facebook)Casa De Bravos Mexican Restaurant - Rating 4.3Casa De Bravos Mexican Restaurant has daily take-home family meal specials that feed four to six people, as well as peach sangria to-go. Address: 3385 Highway 6Hours: Open daily from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.Patio seating at Los Gallitos Mexican Restaurant. (Los Gallitos Mexican Restaurant - Facebook)Lupitas Mexican Restaurant - Rating 4.1This family-owned fixture takes pride in crafting fresh Mexican cuisine sold at affordable prices. Address: 3121 Highway 6Shrimp brochettes (Lupita's Mexican Restaurant - Facebook)Elbitas Mexican Restaurant serves a wide array of fresh food including grilled tilapia, tacos al carbon, super molcajete, cheese with vegetables and pork tamales. Whats your favorite Mexican restaurant in Sugar Land?
VIDEO: Vehicles burst into flames after 2-vehicle crash on Highway 6
HOUSTON โ A two-vehicle crash ended in flames on Highway 6 past the reservoir south of Clay Road, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 5. Officials said the collision was between a white SUV and a white Nissan at 3998 North Highway 6. The call was reported at 12:30 p.m.Officials said no one was injured in the crash.
Fort Bend school bus carrying students involved in crash on Highway 6
FRESNO, Texas โ The Fort Bend Independent School District confirms that there has been a bus crash on Tuesday afternoon with kids on board. The bus was taking students home from Lake Olympia Middle School when it was rear-ended by another vehicle on Highway 6 near Teal Bend Blvd, according to FBISD. Two out of the 26 students on the bus were transported to a hospital after complaining of back and neck pain. The bus was not badly damaged. After the two students were transported, the bus continued its route and dropped off the remaining students.
Pump Patrol: Save 13 cents a gallon
HOUSTON โ The average cost of a gallon of gas in Houston is $3.19. But some stations around town sold regular gas for 13 cents less. The following three stations sold gas for less on Friday, according to www.GasBuddy.com. Valero, Highway 6 near Sienna Ranch Drive in Missouri City: $3.06Chevron, Howard Drive near Interstate 45: $3.07Sam's Club, Katy Freeway near Plaza Drive: $3.11More Information: