Amtrak derailment: 4 killed, several injured after train hits dump truck in Missouri
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said at least four people were killed when an Amtrak train derailed after hitting a dump truck in Missouri at a crossing Monday.
High speed rail project from Houston to Dallas causing upset from residents
The Texas Supreme Court gave the go-ahead to a high-speed rail project linking Dallas to Houston, however, residents have been fighting this plan for years due to the proposition of using public funds as well as eminent domain, meaning seizing some residents? properties.
The Texas Supreme Court gave the go-ahead to a high-speed rail project linking Dallas to Houston, however, residents have been fighting this plan for years due to the proposition of using public funds as well as eminent domain, meaning seizing some residents? properties.
Grandma’s teeth, pet ashes: Uber releases 2022 lost and found index
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
It’s the sixth annual detailing of some of the most interesting and unusual items passengers mistakenly left behind.
'Be safe. Drive smart,' TxDOT urging all drivers to slow down on roadways
Texas officials are urging drivers to slow down on the state roadways with a specific crackdown on speeding.
Texas officials are urging drivers to slow down on the state roadways with a specific crackdown on speeding.
Traffic Alert: Roads closed along I-45 Gulf Freeway, I-69 at West Loop
If you're driving near the Galleria, you may experience some traffic headaches for the next three weekends.
If you're driving near the Galleria, you may experience some traffic headaches for the next three weekends.
Houston METRO bus crashes into home in South Acres
The accident occurred at 11:50 a.m. at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Madden Lane.
The accident occurred at 11:50 a.m. at Martin Luther King Boulevard and Madden Lane.
Majority of Americans want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
The poll finds that despite opposition to the requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of Americans favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks.
Man touts his electric unicycle as answer to high gas prices
A man has started riding his electric unicycle to work, saving on gas and cutting his commute time.
A man has started riding his electric unicycle to work, saving on gas and cutting his commute time.
Volkswagen recalls over 246,000 SUVs due to unexpected braking
Volkswagen’s recall comes after 47 people complained to U.S. safety regulators about the unexpected braking issue with some reporting nearly being rear-ended by other vehicles.
Volkswagen’s recall comes after 47 people complained to U.S. safety regulators about the unexpected braking issue with some reporting nearly being rear-ended by other vehicles.
TxDOT stepping up patrols to coincide with Spring Break
TxDOT is launching ?Drive Sober, No Regrets? prevention campaign to highlight the dangers of driving under the influence. Officials say they usually see a surge in drunk driving this time of year because of Spring Break and SXSW in Austin.
TxDOT is launching ?Drive Sober, No Regrets? prevention campaign to highlight the dangers of driving under the influence. Officials say they usually see a surge in drunk driving this time of year because of Spring Break and SXSW in Austin.
Record gas prices plateau in US over the weekend
It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.
It’s not a significant decrease by any means, but the news may signal a sign of relief for drivers after the average price of regular-grade gasoline shot up a whopping 79 cents over the past two weeks.
Marijuana smokers may be more impaired while driving than they think, study suggests
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Participants in the study who were not given a placebo felt ready to drive an hour and a half after smoking marijuana, however, simulator data found reduced driving performance such as being unable to stay in their lane.
Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
Houston Metro is hiring, offering incentives for mechanics, bus drivers
Looking for work? Houston Metro is hiring and it's offering bonus incentives for newly employed drivers and mechanics!
Looking for work? Houston Metro is hiring and it's offering bonus incentives for newly employed drivers and mechanics!
Demonstrators gather to protest expansion project in downtown Houston
A group of community organizations and leaders are rallying against the controversial project to expand i45 in downtown Houston. They say TxDOT's recent survey asking for public input on the project doesn't give Houstonians much choice.
A group of community organizations and leaders are rallying against the controversial project to expand i45 in downtown Houston. They say TxDOT's recent survey asking for public input on the project doesn't give Houstonians much choice.
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.
Several seniors have scholarships for college thanks to a Houston teacher who's giving his own money so they can achieve their dreams.
Texas bullet train group inks deal with Milan design firm
Webuild, based in Milan, will oversee heavy construction of the planned 236-mile (380-kilometer) project for developer Texas Central, the companies said in a news release.
Webuild, based in Milan, will oversee heavy construction of the planned 236-mile (380-kilometer) project for developer Texas Central, the companies said in a news release.
METRO is hiring and offering some serious job incentives!
Houston METRO is looking for bus drivers and mechanics and are offering some serious incentives. We hear from METRO Spokesperson, for Laura Whitley, for more details!
Houston METRO is looking for bus drivers and mechanics and are offering some serious incentives. We hear from METRO Spokesperson, for Laura Whitley, for more details!
California DMV places Tesla’s ‘Full Self-Driving’ under review
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
California’s DMV is reviewing whether Tesla is violating a state regulation by advertising its vehicles as being fully autonomous without meeting the legal definition of self-driving. The probe comes amid several high-profile crashes nationwide — including a fatal wreck in California — involving Autopilot in recent weeks.
More METRO services to resume on Friday
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has announced that additional services will resume on Friday following the winter storm that impacted the Houston area.
The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has announced that additional services will resume on Friday following the winter storm that impacted the Houston area.