Harris County and TxDOT prepare for severe winter storm
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Impacts on Houston will be felt this weekend with cold rain and possible ice pellets, freezing rain or areas of wet snow.

These states rank as the best, worst places to drive in 2026: Poll

The average American driver lost nearly $900 and 49 hours to traffic in 2025, according to a new WalletHub study that ranks the best and worst states for driving.

METRO Police Chief addresses committee on safety meeting after deadly bus shooting

METRO Police Chief Ban Tien addressed the agency’s Public Safety Committee just a week after a fatal shooting on the transit system left one woman dead and a teenager injured.

As DFW drone deliveries soar, can companies ensure safety?

The Dallas-Fort Worth region is emerging as a major center for drone delivery, with companies like Zipline expanding operations while the FAA investigates recent safety incidents involving rival companies.

2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston: Matches, transit, and must-see spots

Houston, one of the busiest US host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is preparing to welcome fans with seven matches, two major airports, and a vital METRORail system connecting the city's diverse culture and dining scene to the climate-controlled stadium.

This 95-year-old Texas man holds record as world’s oldest bus driver

A 95-year-old Texas man who has been driving buses for more than three decades has been recognized as the world’s oldest bus driver.

4 detained, 2 guns recovered after shooting at Houston METRO Rail Center

Four suspects were detained and two firearms recovered after a reported dispute and gunfire at the Fannin South Transit Center, though no injuries were reported.

Texas clamps down on ID requirements for vehicle registration

Those looking to register a vehicle in Texas will need to prove they entered the country legally after the state Department of Motor Vehicles clamped down on the identification requirements.

NTSB releases first report into UPS plane crash in Kentucky that killed 14

The NTSB's preliminary report showed one of the engines broke off from the wing as the plane took off and burst into flames. The plane never made it more than 30 feet above ground level.

The 100 deadliest highways in the US - see the list

A new study analyzing data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration found that highways on the West Coast are among the deadliest in the U.S.

FAA ends shutdown-era flight limits as air traffic staffing rebounds

The Federal Aviation Administration announced Sunday that it will lift all restrictions on commercial flights at 40 major airports that were imposed during the nation’s record 43-day government shutdown.

TxDOT to spend nearly $300 million on bike, pedestrian projects

The Texas Department of Transportation has announced nearly $300 million in funding for numerous bicycle and pedestrian projects across the state.

Annual report reveals cities with best, worst commutes for 2025

Americans spent more time stuck in traffic in 2024 than ever before, losing an average of 63 hours to congestion, according to the Texas A&M Transportation Institute’s 2025 Urban Mobility Report.

Americans lost record 63 hours to traffic in 2024, study finds

Americans lost a record 63 hours to traffic in 2024 — nearly eight full workdays — according to Texas A&M’s latest Urban Mobility Report.