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AAA Texas: Winter Storm Disruptions Push Gas Prices Higher

Houston drivers are spending more time than ever stuck in traffic, with commuters losing more than 3.75 days to rush hour congestion last year, marking a two-hour increase from the previous year.

As if we need any more, drivers across the Houston area may be noticing new potholes forming after the recent Texas freeze, and experts say freezing temperatures are often to blame.

Ice on the flyover ramp at I-10 westbound at Highway 99 is causing significant disruptions, with 18-wheelers reversing due to the hazardous conditions, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office. Deputies are actively working to clear the stalled vehicles and advise motorists to avoid the area and refrain from driving on icy roads.

A fatal crash is under investigation in Sugar Land Sunday after a driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle just after midnight, according to police.

Avoid the following roads because of ice accumulation.

As freezing temperatures and icy conditions move into the Houston area, METRO says it is taking steps to keep riders and employees safe while maintaining readiness across the transit system.

The Houston area is bracing for a winter storm that could bring freezing temperatures and icy conditions to the region.

If you’re planning on traveling across Houston’s major roads during the winter storm this weekend, you’re going to want to be especially cautious driving on the city’s many bridges and overpasses.

The Houston Avenue Bridge has been hit by an oversized vehicle for what is believed to be the second time in 2026.

A pedestrian was killed Friday night after being struck by a gray SUV while attempting to cross Kuykendahl Road in north Harris County in an area without a crosswalk. The driver and passenger of the SUV were not injured, remained on the scene, and cooperated with authorities. The Harris County Sheriff's Office does not suspect impairment on the driver's part, and the incident is under investigation by the Vehicular Crimes Division.

A vehicle struck two construction workers on Crosby Freeway, resulting in one fatality and one critical injury. The driver, a man in his early 20s, showed no signs of intoxication and stopped shortly after the incident. Deputies confirmed sobriety with a field test and reported no charges are being filed currently. Both workers were airlifted to a hospital, with one succumbing to injuries.

A man was found dead in the middle of the street in southwest Houston on Friday morning in what officers believe was a hit-and-run crash.

TxDOT has scheduled closures on a major Houston-area highway this weekend.

The Houston Avenue bridge that has long been a subject of discussion among Houstonians has been hit by an oversized truck for the first time in 2026.

A major crash has shut down the southbound lanes of I-610 the East Loop at Manchester.