AAA Texas forecasts that 5.8 million Texans will travel over 50 miles for Thanksgiving, with 90% driving and the rest flying. Traffic is expected to peak on Nov 25-26. Gas prices remain stable at $2.61 per gallon.

The FAA lifts restrictions on commercial flights at 40 airports following the government shutdown, allowing airlines to resume regular schedules starting Monday.

Rice Military neighbors say box trucks have crowded a residential street for months. Neighbors are urging ParkHouston and HPD to enforce parking rules.

An overturned 18-wheeler spilled lumber on the West Sam Houston Tollway near Central Plaza, forcing lane closures and snarling Friday traffic.

Dallas’ split over a high‑speed rail alignment pushed regional leaders to greenlight federal study steps without the city's buy‑in — a rift that could jeopardize funding.

Construction projects in downtown Houston will disrupt traffic, with a long-term closure on Chartres Street and Polk Street closing for the George R. Brown Convention Center expansion. Detours are provided on TxDOT's website.

Ben Taub Hospital's planned expansion into Hermann Park sparks debate over the trade-off between trauma care capacity and preserving green space. Public hearings are scheduled to address the community's concerns.

Fort Bend County commissioners authorized eminent domain for three mobility projects along West Airport, West Bellfort and Old Richmond. Parcel maps and offers will be released after surveys are finished.

TxDOT proposes a transit overhaul for Texas to address its growing population and shifting transportation needs, with uncertainty over legislative support and funding.

A new Texas A&M report finds congestion hit record highs in 2024. In Houston the result is unpredictable, all‑day gridlock on major freeways.

Houston travelers face flight delays due to the FAA imposing a 10% air traffic reduction amidst staffing shortages during a government shutdown, affecting major airlines and leading to longer security waits.

The FAA is cutting air traffic by 10% in high-volume markets due to the government shutdown, affecting staffing and operations, as United Airlines adapts its schedule accordingly.

METRO says it restored signal priority on downtown Houston’s Red Line after September timing changes slowed trains. Agency officials say run times are back to pre‑September levels as staff continue to tweak signals.