2 passengers standing outside vehicle on US 290 eastbound fatally struck by truck following fight, sheriff says
Two passengers were killed Friday after being struck by an oncoming truck following a fight with their driver on U.S. 290 near Mason Road, according to the Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Trying to squeeze the most out of your fuel tank, donโt drive until youโre on โEโ
With higher gas prices lingering, some drivers are trying to squeeze every drop out of their tanks before filling up. For some drivers, that means driving until their gas gauge hits โE,โ and then some. However, AAA officials say thatโs a bad idea.
Ask 2: Can you get highway video for insurance purposes?
As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Cypress viewer Amy Bailey asks: Can you get highway video for insurance purposes? Answer: For this answer, we contacted Joshua Shideler PIO, Senior Staff Analyst for Houston TranStar who said, โHouston TranStar has a system of approximately 1,000 closed-circuit television cameras within its freeway system. These cameras are used for monitoring freeway incidents and real-time traffic conditions. We donโt record video, but we do keep an eye on all of our cameras every single day.
18-wheeler involved in accident blocking Katy Freeway westbound at Blalock
HOUSTON โ An 18-wheeler involved in an accident has multiple lanes blocked on the I-10 Katy Freeway. The 18-wheeler appears to be blocking the westbound lanes on the I-10 Katy Freeway at Blalock. Houston Transtar video showed the first four lanes blocked. Only one lane is being utilized at this time. Police have urged drivers to find an alternate route.