I-45 North Freeway construction closures this weekend: These are the alternate routes you need to know
To facilitate necessary pavement repairs on I-45 North Freeway northbound main lanes between Quitman Street to N. Main Street, crews will have several closures taking place beginning Friday, May 19 at 9 p.m. to Monday, May 22 at 5 a.m.
Father of 6 fatally struck by vehicle in front of wife while helping stranded family member in N. Harris County, HCSO says
A family is grieving the loss of a father and husband after he was fatally struck by a vehicle while helping a stranded driver in north Harris County Tuesday, deputies with Harris County Sheriffโs Office said.
Man charged in crash after woman exits moving vehicle on North Freeway, leading to her death, police say
Charges have been filed against a 23-year-old man who was driving a vehicle that a woman, somehow, managed to climb out of as it was traveling on the North Freeway Sunday night. That action led to the womanโs death, according to Houston police.
2 dead in 11-vehicle crash involving motorcyclist on I-45 North Freeway and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County: DPS
An investigation is underway after a multi-vehicle crash where two people died on IH-45 and SH-242 southbound in Montgomery County Tuesday, officials with the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
TxDOT builds new bypass to ease Cypress Creek Bridge reconstruction woes
The Texas Department of Transportation created a temporary IH-45 North Freeway southbound frontage road bypass between Cypresswood and FM 1960 is now open to drivers. It will provide continuous passage for those on the North Freeway southbound feeder road trying to access FM 1960.
VIDEO: Suspect now in custody after he stopped truck driver in middle of I-45 North, threw punch in north Harris County road rage incident
Deputy constables with Harris County Precinct 5 announced Monday that they have arrested a man involved in a road rage case after he assaulted a truck driver while stopping in the middle of a highway.
Officers chase down possibly intoxicated wrong-way driver on the North Freeway, HPD says
Houston police, with the help of Montgomery County sheriffโs deputies, said they were able to catch up to a wrong-way driver traveling on the North Freeway Thursday morning. Authorities said the chase ended in Montgomery County.
Woman was arguing with her boyfriend before she was fatally struck by 2 vehicles on North Freeway, deputies say
All southbound, in-bound lanes on the North Freeway have reopened Monday after a woman was hit and killed while trying to cross the main lanes, according to Harris County Sheriffโs Office.
Mattress Mack to send several UH students to Final Four game this weekend
Mattress Mack gives out nearly 20,000 face masks FridayHOUSTON โ In true โMattress Mackโ fashion, the business owner will send several University of Houston students to the Final Four game against Baylor this Saturday. Jim McIngvale and Gallery Furniture will also host a Coogs Pep Rally at the Gallery Furniture on North Freeway on Thursday at 11 a.m.During the pep rally, several UH students will win a round-trip charter flight to Indianapolis, tickets to the game and hotel accommodations. The public is welcome to show their Cougar pride in the parking lot of the pep rally. The lucky Final Four trip winners will board a private jet on Friday with the families of the UH coaches to attend the game.
Man accused of killing HPD Sgt. Sean Rios posts bond
HOUSTON โ A man accused of killing a Houston police sergeant during a shootout along the North Freeway on Nov. 9, 2020, has posted bond, according to multiple sources. Robert Soliz, 24, was arrested during a traffic stop along Interstate 10 Katy Freeway a day after the fatal shooting. Sean Rios, 47, a 25-year veteran of the Houston Police Department. The chief said Rios was on his way to work when the shootout happened. AdREAD: Houston police sergeant killed during shootout along North Freeway, chief saysCourt Records show Soliz has been arrested numerous times, dating back to 2014.
Man, child killed in car crash in north Harris County, sheriff confirms
A man and a child were killed in a car crash Saturday night in north Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed on Twitter. HOUSTON โ A man and a child were killed in a car crash Saturday night in north Harris County, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed on Twitter. Harris County deputies responded to a major multi-vehicle crash at 14700 North Freeway, at the northbound service road near Airtex Drive. The injured occupants were transported to the hospital in unknown conditions, according to Harris County Sheriffโs Office. The northbound service road and westbound lanes of Airtex Drive are currently shut down.
Mattress Mack to discuss winter storm recovery efforts on โEllenโ
HOUSTON โ Talk show host Ellen DeGeneres sat down Wednesday to meet with Jim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale virtually about his efforts to give back to Houstonians during last weekโs Texas winter storm, including opening both Gallery Furniture locations as warming shelters. We have a saying here at Gallery Furniture that we have a responsibility for the well-being of the community,โ McIngvale said. At the end of his interview, DeGeneres wanted to help his GoFundMe page hit his goal of $50,000 to help winter storm victims. Over 700 Houstonians called Gallery Furniture a place of shelter and over 4,000 meals were delivered thanks to Mattress Mack, DeGeneres said during her show. This wasnโt the first time the Gallery Furniture owner opened his stores to those in need.
Freeway shut down when 18-wheeler rolls over on North Freeway at Cavalcade, HPD says
HOUSTON โ An 18-wheeler has rolled over on the North Freeway and the crash scene is now blocking all lanes at Cavalcade, Houston police said Tuesday afternoon. Drivers are urged to avoid the heavy traffic in the area as HAZMAT crews clean up debris and diesel fuel. Police said both drivers were taken to local hospitals for minor injuries. Police said the driver of the commercial truck showed signs of intoxication and a DWI investigation is underway.