TRAFFIC HEADLINES
11 rail cars carrying vehicles derail near Hempstead Road in northwest Houston
Read full article: 11 rail cars carrying vehicles derail near Hempstead Road in northwest HoustonHouston police are responding to a train derailment near Old Katy Road and Hempstead Road in northwest Houston Friday morning.
Houston roads still deadly as Texas cities show extreme divide in fatal intersection crashes, study finds
Read full article: Houston roads still deadly as Texas cities show extreme divide in fatal intersection crashes, study findsA new nationwide study examining fatal intersection crashes reveals a troubling divide across Texas, with some cities emerging as among the safest in America while others are seeing deadly crashes surge.
1 dead, 3 hurt after rollover crash in Pearland toll lane on Highway 288
Read full article: 1 dead, 3 hurt after rollover crash in Pearland toll lane on Highway 288A rollover crash occurred early Thursday in the toll ramp of southbound Highway 288 near Hughes Ranch Road in Pearland, resulting in one death and three injuries.
Houston mother says road rage incident on Katy Freeway ended with shooting caught on camera
Read full article: Houston mother says road rage incident on Katy Freeway ended with shooting caught on cameraA Houston-area mother says a road rage encounter on the Katy Freeway ended with a gunshot fired from a gray Cadillac Escalade while her teenage daughter recorded video. Houston police are still searching for the people involved.
Houston says 99% of reported potholes are patched within a day. KPRC 2 put that claim to the test
Read full article: Houston says 99% of reported potholes are patched within a day. KPRC 2 put that claim to the testDriving in Houston can feel like an obstacle course. From cracked pavement to deep potholes capable of damaging tires, rims and suspensions, rough roads are a common frustration for drivers across the city.
Box truck falls off freeway, multiple crashes reported across Houston during storms
Read full article: Box truck falls off freeway, multiple crashes reported across Houston during stormsHouston TranStar is reporting several crashes across Houston-area roadways Wednesday morning as storms continue moving through the region.
New website aims to help Houstonians navigate traffic during FIFA World Cup
Read full article: New website aims to help Houstonians navigate traffic during FIFA World CupWith the FIFA World Cup just weeks away from arriving in Houston, officials are preparing for a massive influx of visitors and major traffic impacts across the city.
MORE TRAFFIC HEADLINES
Can you use your phone at a red light in Texas? Here’s what state law says
Read full article: Can you use your phone at a red light in Texas? Here’s what state law saysIf you’re stopped at a red light in Texas and tempted to check a text, scroll social media, or answer a message, you could still be breaking the law.
Trump Interstate? Cornyn proposes renaming U.S. Highway 287 as Interstate 47
Read full article: Trump Interstate? Cornyn proposes renaming U.S. Highway 287 as Interstate 47Texas Senator John Cornyn is proposing a major highway change that would honor President Donald Trump while reshaping one of the nation’s longest roadways.
Waymo expands Houston robotaxi service area ahead of FIFA World Cup events
Read full article: Waymo expands Houston robotaxi service area ahead of FIFA World Cup eventsWaymo is expanding its autonomous ride-hailing service in Houston, growing its coverage area to nearly 50 square miles and adding several major destinations across the city.
It’s happened again — tanker truck strikes Houston Avenue bridge on Katy Freeway
Read full article: It’s happened again — tanker truck strikes Houston Avenue bridge on Katy FreewayDrivers along the Katy Freeway are dealing with another major disruption after a tractor trailer struck the Houston Avenue bridge once again.