Locomotive fire in downtown Dallas brings trains to brief halt
Trains were briefly halted in a part of downtown Dallas on Wednesday after a a locomotive caught fire.
Trains were briefly halted in a part of downtown Dallas on Wednesday after a a locomotive caught fire.
Trainee driver crashes bus into river, prompting massive rescue
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.
A trainee driver crashed a bus into a major river this week, dragging a parked car down with it and prompting a massive rescue mission.
Texas gas prices rise as national average spikes again
Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.
Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.
FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston transit guide for NRG stadium and Fan Festivals
From expanded non-stop airport shuttles to the fan-focused Green Corridor, here is your complete guide to navigating Houston’s transit and avoiding $175 parking fees during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
From expanded non-stop airport shuttles to the fan-focused Green Corridor, here is your complete guide to navigating Houston’s transit and avoiding $175 parking fees during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Houston METRO launches new police hub to curb crime on green line
METRO opens a new police substation on Houston’s Green Line as Chief Ban Tien announces a security surge and "decentralization" strategy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
METRO opens a new police substation on Houston’s Green Line as Chief Ban Tien announces a security surge and "decentralization" strategy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Alabama Street Bridge closing for 9 months near East Downtown Houston
TxDOT says the Alabama Street Bridge in East Downtown Houston will close for about nine months starting Thursday at 7 p.m. as part of the larger I-45 project.
TxDOT says the Alabama Street Bridge in East Downtown Houston will close for about nine months starting Thursday at 7 p.m. as part of the larger I-45 project.
Armenian national pleads guilty in Texas to smuggling U.S. tech to Russia
An Armenian national has pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy involving the illegal export of restricted U.S. technology to Russia in violation of federal sanctions.
An Armenian national has pleaded guilty to a multi-year conspiracy involving the illegal export of restricted U.S. technology to Russia in violation of federal sanctions.
US transportation secretary seeks $10B to modernize air traffic control
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is seeking $10 billion from Congress to advance the next phase of modernizing the nation’s aging air traffic control system.
Oil prices climbing again amid US-Iran standoff in Strait of Hormuz
Crude oil prices rose again Sunday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf.
Crude oil prices rose again Sunday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran kept tankers from using the Strait of Hormuz, the vital waterway in the Persian Gulf.
4 killed in Chambers County crash on FM 563, after car hits tree, DPS Says
Four people, including two minors, were killed Friday evening when their vehicle veered off a Chambers County road and struck a tree.
Four people, including two minors, were killed Friday evening when their vehicle veered off a Chambers County road and struck a tree.
Texas DPS troopers launching statewide crackdown on distracted driving
The Texas Department of Public Safety is launching a week-long "Move Over or Slow Down" enforcement campaign starting April 6 to crack down on distracted driving and protect emergency personnel on the side of the road.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is launching a week-long "Move Over or Slow Down" enforcement campaign starting April 6 to crack down on distracted driving and protect emergency personnel on the side of the road.
Air taxis to be tested in Texas as part of new FAA pilot program
You could start seeing air taxis in the sky this year, thanks to a new FAA pilot program that will span 26 states.
You could start seeing air taxis in the sky this year, thanks to a new FAA pilot program that will span 26 states.
Lyft to launch nationwide fuel savings program as drivers feel pinch from rising gas prices
Lyft is rolling out a temporary relief plan for its drivers across the U.S. as rising gas prices continue to cut into earnings
Lyft is rolling out a temporary relief plan for its drivers across the U.S. as rising gas prices continue to cut into earnings
Texas police warn of viral DMV text scam targeting drivers over fake traffic tickets
Texas law enforcement agencies are warning residents of a text message scam that impersonates the DMV to trick people into paying fraudulent traffic tickets.
Texas law enforcement agencies are warning residents of a text message scam that impersonates the DMV to trick people into paying fraudulent traffic tickets.
METRO police chief on recent violence: 'That does not define METRO PD'
Assaults reported by Houston METRO were on the rise in 2025. However, officials say your odds of being a victim of a major crime on mass transit is one is almost 148,000.
Assaults reported by Houston METRO were on the rise in 2025. However, officials say your odds of being a victim of a major crime on mass transit is one is almost 148,000.
Texas DPS announces major traffic crackdown for Spring Break
Texas state troopers are launching a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign through March 17 to crack down on speeding and impaired driving during the busy spring break travel period.
Texas state troopers are launching a high-visibility traffic enforcement campaign through March 17 to crack down on speeding and impaired driving during the busy spring break travel period.
Bot Auto, Ryan Transportation to launch driverless truck route between Houston and Dallas in 2026
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
Houston-based startup Bot Auto is partnering with Ryan Transportation to launch fully driverless, overnight freight runs between Houston and Dallas starting in Spring 2026.
METRO Police fatally shoot armed man at Downtown Houston rail station
METRO police fatally shot an armed man at the Bell Station platform in downtown Houston Sunday morning, causing significant Red Line service disruptions as an investigation into the domestic-related incident continues.
METRO police fatally shot an armed man at the Bell Station platform in downtown Houston Sunday morning, causing significant Red Line service disruptions as an investigation into the domestic-related incident continues.
Uber in hot seat after probe finds violent offenders were cleared to drive passengers: report
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.
The popular ride-share app Uber is reportedly taking strides to enact more comprehensive background checks after its policies allowed individuals with violent criminal convictions to drive for the company.
Fight on METRO bus ends with 1 person shot in the leg
According to Houston METRO officials, the incident occurred on METRO bus 2081 near Northpoint Drive and Greenspoint Drive.
According to Houston METRO officials, the incident occurred on METRO bus 2081 near Northpoint Drive and Greenspoint Drive.