TRANSPORTATION
Drivers on the Grand Parkway will pay higher tolls come Jan. 1, 2020. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Tolls to increase Jan. 1 on the Grand Parkway
Carrin Patman (center), board chairperson of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, thanks voters for supporting a $3.5 billion bond referendum at a Nov. 6 press conference. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
With bond funding secured, METRO officials announce next steps
METRO
UPDATED: Unofficial results show METRO bond passing with strong support
The Harris County Toll Road Authority is revisiting plans to extend the Fort Bend Parkway toll road to connect to the southwest corner of Loop I-610.
Harris County Toll Road Authority revisits plans for Fort Bend Parkway extension
Closures are making way for construction at the I-610 West Loop-Hwy. 59 interchange.
Weekend road closures: Watch out for these lanes affected at I-69 and I-610 West Loop, Oct. 25-27
Council Member Robert Gallegos and Mayor Sylvester Turner stand with Unite Here Local 23 members and Service Employees International Union members.
Higher minimum wage coming to Houston airport workers
Transportation updates: Buffalo Speedway, Safer Streets Initiative
VanGo is one of two app-based ride-hailing services that have entered Houston hoping to win over working parents who struggle with transporting kids to school and other activities.
Two ride-hailing apps for parents—VanGo and HopSkipDrive—move into Houston market
I-45 express lanes will remain closed as crews continue to clear debris caused by flooding from Tropical Depression Imelda.
I-45 express lanes to remain closed through weekend as debris cleanup continues
Cars and 18-wheelers are piled up on I-45 at North Main Street in Houston after heavy rains Sept. 19.
Over 200 flood-stranded cars recovered by Houston police; effort to continue overnight
Harris County Toll Road Authority waives tolls in wake of Imelda flooding
White Oak Creek near Valley Ranch Town Center in the New Caney area neared the bottom of the Grand Parkway bridge.
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, public safety officials urge drivers to stay off roads through afternoon while floodwaters recede
UPDATED: METRO begins restoring service amid Houston-area rain, street flooding
VIDEO: How to find your vehicle in the Houston area after it has been towed
High water is being reported throughout the Houston area.
Houston street flooding: High water locations around the city