Galveston Port Charts Course for Record Cruise Industry Surge in 2024 with Arrival of Norwegian Prima and Carnival Jubilee
The Port of Galveston, a top U.S. cruise port, welcomed the Norwegian Prima and anticipates a record year with 389 cruises in 2024. Terminal upgrades and a new cruise terminal are planned.
Federal Funding Steers $2.5 Million Toward Prospective High-Speed Rail in Texas Linking Houston and Dallas
$2.5 million in federal funds is allocated for developing a high-speed rail line between Houston and Dallas, which could shorten the trip to 90 minutes, but the project is still in early planning stages.
Hazmat Teams Respond to Diesel Spill from Overturned 18-Wheeler on SH-146 Near Port Road
An 18-wheeler rollover on SH-146 near Port Road caused significant traffic delays, a diesel spill, and invoked a Hazmat team response. No injuries were reported, and traffic was rerouted during cleanup.
Houston Grapples with Texas' Most Congested Highways, Loop 610 Tops List Again
Loop 610 maintains its position as the most congested road in Texas with Houston claiming six of the top ten spots. Despite slight improvements, heavy traffic persists, partly mitigated by shifts in peak hours from remote work.











