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.

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.