A tanker believed to be carrying sulfuric acid caught fire on the I‑610 South Loop ramp to the Gulf Freeway Tuesday; HFD hazmat crews say the tank did not rupture and no injuries were reported.

METRO has relocated its bus route from downtown Houston to Bush Intercontinental Airport's Terminal E to improve access, safety, and congestion. The service offers benefits like affordability and a dedicated bus lane.

Fort Bend County toll roads will see rate increases in 2026. Drivers with toll tags will pay slightly more at various plazas, and a new FM 1463 plaza will also start tolling.

Houston accepted nearly $29M in federal SS4A funding to remake a seven-mile stretch of Bissonnet Street. The overhaul will add sidewalks, protected bike lanes and upgraded crossings.

Fort Bend County approved modest toll increases for Westpark, Grand Parkway and Fort Bend Parkway effective Jan. 1, 2026. Most tag users will see only penny-sized hikes.

Houston faces major I-10 road closures due to the White Oak Bayou Elevation Project; the I-10 to I-45 North connector will be closed until mid-2028, with other long-term closures and weekend lane reductions also planned.

Airbnb donates $1.3 million to upgrade Houston's Columbia-Tap Trail and expand youth soccer, enhancing infrastructure for the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond.

State busing aid covers a tiny share of real costs, forcing Texas districts to cut routes, raid reserves and shift local dollars to keep buses running.

Post‑Thanksgiving weather and hub backups left flights into and out of Dallas and Houston delayed or canceled on Sunday.

Houston's airports are busy as Thanksgiving travel peaks, with passengers experiencing long lines but few delays, according to KPRC 2 and KHOU 11. Officials urge early arrival and staying informed on travel conditions.

TxDOT’s feasibility review maps a 671‑mile plan to turn U.S. 287 into an interstate from Port Arthur to Amarillo, projecting big costs and long‑term economic gains. Planners say it’s a decades‑long program, not an immediate buildout.

The Woodlands Township landed roughly $25 million in federal funds to buy 25 new commuter buses for The Woodlands Express, promising outlets, restrooms and other upgrades by fall 2026.

Texas DMV has tightened vehicle registration ID requirements, which now strictly require valid, unexpired photo IDs, impacting dealerships, tax offices, and undocumented immigrants.