Carnival Cruise Line introduces an adults-only cruise from Galveston to Barcelona aboard Carnival Dream, featuring various amenities and dining options, with rooms starting at $439. Launching in February 2026, this is a one-way 15-day voyage.

Harris County will expand Greenhouse Road under U.S. 290 into a six‑lane underpass largely paid for with federal dollars, with bids expected in early 2026. The work aims to ease long train‑related delays and add hike‑and‑bike lanes.

Gulf Coast salt caverns offer fast gas deliveries, but slow build times and tight economics could leave AI data centers short on reliable backup power.

Sempra sold a roughly $10B stake in its Houston infrastructure arm to a KKR-led consortium, financing Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 and reshaping local ownership. The move shifts funding and decision-making for major Gulf Coast energy projects.

United Airlines' flight from Chicago to California was diverted to Rockford due to a mechanical issue, with all 125 passengers unharmed and arrangements made for continued travel.

A heavy truck lost its load on East Sam Houston Parkway, causing the closure of all northbound lanes. Cleanup crews cleared the accident, and lanes reopened by 4:10 p.m.

TRIP finds 51% of Houston-area roads rated poor, the highest in Texas. Drivers report costly damage while city and state outline long timelines for fixes.

Southwest Airlines launches a $67 fare sale connected to the "6-7" cultural trend, catering to youth slang. The deal requires travel on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, with tickets booked 21 days in advance.

City Council approved a 28% boost to Houston's taxi meter maximums on Dec. 17, raising per‑mile caps and initial meter charges across the city.

Tomball prepares for power outage and road closures due to electrical system upgrade, affecting the 100-400 block of W. Main Street with expected disruptions from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.

A transformer exploded at Grant Road and Shaw Road in northwest Harris County, leaving downed power lines and creating a traffic hazard while deputies manage the scene.

Houston Police Department is increasing patrols on the I-610 North Loop to reduce road rage and reckless driving, with an operation running from I-10 West to East. Mayor Whitmire and Chief Diaz warn of strict enforcement against aggressive behaviors.

Precinct 4 is investing more than $20 million to add miles of new sidewalks near schools and busy corridors, with a new $16M phase targeting Katy and Cy‑Fair routes. The program builds on an earlier 50-mile effort and aims to close dangerous gaps in student routes.