Houston Metro

A teacher is reaching out of his own pocket to give scholarships to Houston students

Several seniors have scholarships for college thanks to a Houston teacher who's giving his own money so they can achieve their dreams.

June 22

Houston METRO COVID-19 cases doubled from November to now

More than 200 Houston METRO Transit workers have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of November.

January 14

Man claims two METRO officers’ actions left him with severe burns

Two Houston METRO officers have been accused of keeping a man restrained for a long time in the Houston heat, causing him severe burns.

September 18, 2020

Several METRO employees test positive for COVID-19

Those who tested positive included two bus operators, a First Transit contract driver for METROLift, and a fare inspector.

June 23, 2020

METRO employee tests positive for COVID-19

METRO is working with public health officials so they can identify and notify any employees who may have been in close contact with the employee. 

April 4, 2020

METRO confirms two new COVID-19 cases

METRO will contact riders who were on that vehicle within 14 days of the time frame in which that contractor last worked. 

April 2, 2020

Two METRO employees test positive for COVID-19

A METRO bus operator and a  METROLift dispatcher have tested positive for coronavirus.

March 29, 2020

METRO suspends fare collection as Coronavirus COVID-19 spreads, among other changes

METRO is making many changes to operations to keep riders safe during the coronavirus outbreak.

March 22, 2020