Houston-area traffic closures

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Newark fining motorists for giving money to panhandlers

Police in Newark have stepped up enforcement of laws that prohibit motorists from giving cash to panhandlers.

Loose change left at airport checkpoints may be used to build wall

TSA officials said travelers leave behind thousands of dollars in loose change at security checkpoints each year. Last year, they collected more than $960,000. According to recent reports, that money could be used to fund border wall security.

Woman fatally struck by car on I-45 in Montgomery County

Authorities say a woman died after she was struck by a car while reportedly trying to cross I-45 near the Woodlands Parkway.

Tanker truck accident on SB 610 West Loop blocks Southwest Freeway exit

Officials are asking drivers to avoid the area near the 610 West Loop and Richmond due to the release of a hazardous chemical from a truck.

METRORail emergency repairs prompt partial shutdown

METRO has announced a partial shutdown of its Green, Purple and Red rail lines for emergency repairs.

1 dead in fiery crash on North Freeway

All southbound mainlanes of the North Freeway at Tidwell have reopened after a deadly crash.

Driver with arachnophobia causes traffic jam on Hwy. 280 after seeing spider in car

Creatures of all shapes and sizes have been causing traffic woes in the Twin Cities metro this week. On Wednesday, it was a turkey holding up traffic on I-94. On Thursday, a spider was the one causing problems during the morning commute on Highway 280. 

3 children, 2 adults hurt in crash in north Harris County

Sheriff Ed Gonzalez says three children and two adults were people were injured in a major crash in north Harris County.

Delta reducing how far seats can recline

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines is reducing how far back you can recline your seat.

3 18-wheelers involved in crash in Fort Bend County

A crash involving three 18-wheelers has shutdown southbound lanes of U.S. Highway 59 near Grunwald in Fort Bend County, according to the sheriff's office.

Gasoline prices increase 29 cents in one month, projected to continue rising

COPPELL, Texas (FOX 26) — The statewide price average in Texas has increased to $2.47 per gallon of regular unleaded gasoline, according to the AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch.

Effort to curb street racing for TX2K19 Roll & Drag Race Nationals weekend

BAYTOWN, Texas (FOX 26) — Here's some irony for you: Traffic into the Houston Raceway Park in Baytown is crawling even before the races begin.

SH 225 reopens in La Porte after crash

SH 225 has reopened after a crash shutdown the highway in both directions at Miller Cut Off Road in La Porte.

Truck strikes bridge on East Freeway WB at Waco

Multiple lanes are closed after an over-height truck struck a on the East Freeway at Waco, TxDOT says.

Southwest Freeway NB shutdown in Sugar Land after crash

All northbound mainlanes of the Southwest Freeway are shutdown at Sweetwater Blvd in Sugar Land due to a crash.