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Traffic frustrations grow for commuters as Beltway 8 project in Pasadena remains unfinished

A major construction project along Beltway 8 near the Ship Channel in Pasadena has dragged on for four years, and commuters say they are ready for it to end.

Pasadena, TX · 18h

ABC13 Houston

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2 spools spotted in the middle of I-10 westbound through downtown, SkyEye13 video shows

Two spools were spotted in the middle of I-10 westbound through downtown Houston on Tuesday afternoon.

Houston, TX · 21h

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Multiple lanes of I-10 westbound closed after vehicle loses load of spools on highway

HOUSTON – Multiple westbound lanes of I-10 are shutdown at Hogan Street near Downtown Houston due to a lost load of spools on the highway. Houston Transtar reports the right lanes and center lane are shutdown due to the lost load. Heavy traffic is being reported in the area...

Houston, TX · 20h
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Data shows nearly 300 complaints about Holmes Road conditions near Sunnyside community

A stretch of Holmes Road near Cullen Boulevard received 293 requests through the city's 311 system about poor road conditions over the last three years, according to data obtained by ABC13.

Houston, TX · 1d

ABC13 Houston

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Lanes reopen on IH-10 after crash involving school bus and 18-wheeler near IH-45, authorities say

All of the inbound lanes of the East Freeway near IH-45 are back open after a crash involving a school bus and a big rig on Monday afternoon, authorities said. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash happened at about 2:25 p.m. on the westbound lanes of IH-10. Police told ABC13 that there were no reported injuries at this time. According to Houston TranStar, the two right lanes, along with the right shoulder, were closed due to the incident. As of 5:35 p.m., Houston TranStar reported that the scene was cleared and that the lanes were back open. At about 3:25 p.m., SkyEye13 flew over the scene, showing crews working to clear the aftermath of the crash. For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic, ABC13 is now live on Disney+. Always on, always under the live tab on Disney+ and everywhere you stream. ABC13 has real-time traffic data to help you navigate Houston's roads and avoid traffic delays. Sign up for traffic alerts that are sent straight to your phone through our ABC13 app. Manage your notifications from the settings tab. Live traffic map

Houston, TX · 2d

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Major Three-Vehicle Crash Snarls I-10 East Freeway at I-610 Loop in Houston

A major crash involving three vehicles has shut down part of the westbound I-10 East Freeway at the I-610 Loop in Houston, with first responders on scene and drivers being warned to expect delays or find another route. The Harris County Sheriff's Office issued the traffic alert Tuesday, and it also flagged a possible auto-pedestrian involvement, though that detail has not been confirmed.

Houston, TX · 1d

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Texas Nears 26 Years of Daily Road Deaths as Harris County Leads DWI Toll

Bellaire Blvd. & Ranchester Dr. — Reported Intersection of Pedestrian Fatality. Texas has not had a single day without a roadway death in nearly 26 years, and state officials say Harris County remains ground zero for one of the deadliest patterns behind that grim streak: drunk driving. More than 95,000 people have died on Texas roads since that streak began, and transportation officials are using a case from a Houston crosswalk to put a face on the numbers.

Harris County, TX · 5d

ABC13 Houston

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Highway 146 lanes over Port Road reopen after fiery multi-vehicle crash, Pct. 8 says

A fiery multi-vehicle crash has shut down all main lanes of Highway 146 over Port Road, the Harris County Precinct 8 Constable's Office said.

Harris County, TX · 9d

ABC13 Houston

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Harris County gets $10 million in federal funding to address delays at east Houston train crossing

A railroad crossing on Lockwood Drive in east Houston is set to receive more than $10 million in federal funding to find a long-term solution to trains blocking traffic and delaying emergency responders. The crossing was selected by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for its Railroad Crossing Elimination/Crossing Safety Program. According to the agency, the project was chosen for what is called a future grade separation. Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia told ABC13 that instead of cars and trains crossing at the same level, the goal is to design an underpass so one would go under the other. The FRA said the project will improve rail safety by removing a crossing that is frequently blocked by trains, causing delays in emergency response times. That issue has drawn thousands of complaints from Houston residents to the federal government over the years. Data reviewed by 13 Investigates showed the FRA received 23,000 complaints since 2021 about stalled trains blocking intersections in Houston. The data shows most complaints are on the east side of town, at crossings on Eastwood Street, Leeland and South Lockwood. Many of the complaints are about emergency vehicles not being able to get through. Garcia told ABC13 that the

Houston, TX · 9d

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Nearly a year later, Grand Parkway lighting problems remain

Nearly a year after drivers first raised safety concerns about dark stretches of the Grand Parkway, many lights remain out along parts of the toll road, leaving motorists to navigate miles of roadway in near darkness. The concerns focus on parts of the Grand Parkway in Harris County, including the...

Harris County, TX · 10d

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North Freeway Crash Near Parramatta Lane Shuts Southbound Lanes

Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a crash early Sunday in the 18200 block of the North Freeway's southbound main lanes near Parramatta Lane. The southbound lanes were shut down as deputies worked the scene. Crash Details. The crash occurred early Sunday morning. The available account does not identify...

Houston, TX · 10d

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Shelter-in-Place Lifted After Katy Gas Main Break

KATY, Texas – A gas main break near Morton Ranch Road and Bridge Lake Boulevard prompted a shelter-in-place alert and road closure Friday morning in Katy. Harris County Emergency Services District No. 48 issued the alert at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Oct. 30, 2026. Residents and businesses within a half-mile radius of the intersection were affected.

Katy, TX · 13d

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Rice offers early voting shuttles as Harris County cuts Election Day polling locations

Rice is offering free shuttle rides to an advance voting location ahead of the midterm elections, providing students with transportation as Harris County prepares to operate fewer Election Day polling locations than it did in 2022. The shuttle service runs from the Rice Memorial Center on Alumni Road to 1475...

Harris County, TX · 14d

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Houston wants to make it harder to build gas stations near homes

The city wants pumps restricted to major highways.

Houston, TX · 20d

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My car got towed twice in Texas. Here’s my tow-yard survival guide

Got towed in Houston? Here’s how to find your car, get it back and avoid overpaying.

Houston, TX · 20d

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Houston voters can ride free on Election Day with METRO

HOUSTON, Texas – The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) will offer complimentary rides to and from the polls on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3, giving Houston-area residents a free way to exercise their right to vote. Riders can receive a complimentary ride by showing their voter registration...

Houston, TX · 20d

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A well-timed look at highway expansion projects’ human impact

This review is part of a special collaboration between Planetizen and Booked on Planning, a biweekly podcast where AICP planner Stephanie Rouse and Jennifer Hiatt chat with authors of the latest books shaping urban planning today. Listen to the episode with today’s author in the player below. When the...

Dallas, TX · 24d

KIAH

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Houston-area weekend construction includes I-45, SH-146 closures

Drivers in the Houston area, Galveston County, and Waller County should prepare for various construction-related lane and ramp closures scheduled from October 16 through October 25.

Houston, TX · 26d

ABC13 Houston

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Cypress mother's videos of drivers ignoring school bus stop prompts HCSO to post deputies at stop

A frustrated Cypress mother's social media videos are leading to immediate traffic stops for drivers who illegally pass a stopped school bus while children are boarding and exiting.

Cypress, TX · 28d

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North Hardy Toll Road to see overnight lane closures through Oct. 19

Alternating overnight lane closures are scheduled through Monday morning on the southbound North Hardy Toll Road between Airtex Road and Old Hardy Road for roadway work.

Harris County, TX · 27d