TRANSPORTATION
Hwy. 288
Southbound lanes on Hwy. 288 open; work continues on northbound portion, FM 518
Gary Trietsch, who has served as HCTRA’s executive director since 2014, announced his retirement in early January. (Shawn Arrajj/Community Impact Newspaper)
Harris County Toll Road Authority executive director announces retirement
Hwy. 288 Pearland
Broadway Street near Hwy. 288 open after construction in Pearland
Texas Central and Mass. Electric Constructon Co. announced an Early Contract Involvement agreement for construction of the Texas high-speed rail connecting Houston and Dallas. (Courtesy Texas Central)
Texas high-speed rail construction could move forward following agreement between Texas Central, Mass. Electric Construction Co.
road construction
Friendswood moves forward on Blackhawk construction: Two road projects to know in the city
traffic cones
McHard Road construction to begin in 2020: Two Pearland road updates to know
Drivers on the Grand Parkway will pay higher tolls come Jan. 1, 2020. (Courtesy Fotolia)
Tolls to increase Jan. 1 on the Grand Parkway
Blackhawk Boulevard, Broadway Street and more: 4 road projects to follow this October in Pearland, Friendswood
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
TxDOT will be doing sidewalk and traffic signal work in Friendswood's downtown.
TxDOT to fund, complete street improvements in downtown Friendswood
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
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
George Bush Intercontinental Airport Houston has temporarily grounded all flights in response to Tropical Depression Imelda.
UPDATE: Flights operational out of Hobby, Bush airports