Two‑year BLS data show greater Houston households devote about 20% of spending to transportation — the largest share among major U.S. metros.

The Texas Department of Transportation rescheduled the I-45 North Houston Project, including bridge demolition and street closures. Detours and project updates are provided.

PHMSA proposed a record $9.6M civil penalty after the 2023 Main Pass spill, saying missed geohazard planning and a delayed shutdown magnified a 1.1M‑gallon release.

A METRO bus rolled off the McGowen Street overpass onto Highway 288 on Saturday afternoon; emergency crews rescued riders and about 14 people were taken to hospitals.

Newly released NTSB documents and video show a United Airlines flight veering off a runway in Houston, with pilots failing to use proper landing procedures.

Two jets departing IAH nearly collided after a mistaken turn; TCAS alerts forced evasive moves and both flights continued without injury.

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.