TRAFFIC HEADLINES
Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputy’s foot
Read full article: Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputy’s footA person is reportedly in custody after being involved in a chase with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies that ended in a car crash.
Multiple northbound lanes of I-69 closed at Bissonnet due to hazmat spill caused by earlier truck crash
Read full article: Multiple northbound lanes of I-69 closed at Bissonnet due to hazmat spill caused by earlier truck crashRight now, it is unclear what the hazardous material is, but traffic is moving very slowly in the area.
$16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and Cy‑Fair students
Read full article: $16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and Cy‑Fair studentsAs part of a second phase of investments under the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 program, Commissioner Lesley Briones has committed $16 million toward adding new sidewalks near schools, bus stops, parks, and other high‑traffic areas across Precinct 4.
Why it could take crews several days to clean molten sulfur spill on SH-35 in Brazoria County
Read full article: Why it could take crews several days to clean molten sulfur spill on SH-35 in Brazoria CountyMolten sulfur can burn skin and eyes on contact, and its vapors can irritate airways. Once cooled, the product becomes a flammable solid, making the cleanup even more delicate.
Drive Sober. No Regrets: TxDOT Steps Up Holiday Enforcement to Prevent Drunk Driving
Read full article: Drive Sober. No Regrets: TxDOT Steps Up Holiday Enforcement to Prevent Drunk DrivingAs Texans head into the holiday season, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched a new public-safety campaign “Drive Sober. No Regrets” and announced increased law enforcement patrols from Dec. 12 through Jan. 1.
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1 killed in overnight crash on US-290; outbound lanes shut down for investigation
Read full article: 1 killed in overnight crash on US-290; outbound lanes shut down for investigationOne person was killed early Monday in a crash that shut down all outbound lanes of U.S. 290 near 34th Street, according to Houston police.
Deputy hospitalized after inhaling airborne powder during traffic stop in Atascocita, suspect in custody
Read full article: Deputy hospitalized after inhaling airborne powder during traffic stop in Atascocita, suspect in custodyA Precinct 4 deputy constable is recovering after inhaling a white powder during a traffic stop in Atascocita. Deputies administered Narcan on scene before paramedics arrived. The driver faces DWI and additional charges pending lab results.
Drivers brace for months-long I-10 lane closures near downtown Houston
Read full article: Drivers brace for months-long I-10 lane closures near downtown HoustonDrivers in the Heights and across Houston are bracing for months of major backups as I-10 near downtown is reduced to two lanes in each direction for a long-term construction project.
Multiple vehicles get flat tires after hitting large pothole on I-10 east near Normandy Street
Read full article: Multiple vehicles get flat tires after hitting large pothole on I-10 east near Normandy StreetSeveral westbound lanes of I-10 east are shutdown after multiple vehicles hit a large pothole and got flat tires Thursday night.
Man left critically injured after gunfire exchange with Houston police during traffic stop on Antoine Drive
Read full article: Man left critically injured after gunfire exchange with Houston police during traffic stop on Antoine DriveHouston police are investigating an officer-involved shooting on Antoine Drive after a suspect fired at officers during a traffic stop