Houston Independent School District Teams Up with METRO to Overhaul Student Transportation for 2025-2026
HISD partners with METRO Harris County to revamp student transportation for the 2025-2026 year, planning to modernize routing with new software and offer free Metro passes to high schoolers.
Sugar Land Drivers Brace for Weekend Traffic Disruptions Due to I-69 Brazos River Bridge Project
A major closure on the Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land due to the Brazos River Bridge Project will affect traffic this weekend, diverting I-69 southbound lanes from Friday night to Monday morning.
Southwest Airlines Ends Free Checked Bags Era, Adds Fees and Revamps Policies Amid Financial Shift
Southwest Airlines announces an end to its "bags fly free" policy, introducing fees for checked bags starting May 28, 2025, and revealing additional changes such as assigned seating options and a new "Basic" fare.
Houston Schools Face Power Outages and Delays Amid Severe Weather Aftermath
Severe weather in Houston causes school power outages and delays, with some districts operating normally despite issues, while others, like Tarkington ISD, delay start times. Storm damage includes downed trees and a fire from a lightning strike.












