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Expect delays: TxDOT’s $8.3 million project brings major closures to Beltway 8 in Houston
Read full article: Expect delays: TxDOT’s $8.3 million project brings major closures to Beltway 8 in HoustonStarting Friday, June 21, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will begin an $8.3 million roadway rehabilitation project on Beltway 8. Expect multiple extended closures and significant delays. Consider finding alternate routes to avoid the traffic congestion.Stay informed and plan ahead to make your commute smoother. Share this update with fellow drivers! 🚗💨
Ask 2: What advice do you have for young parents who are teaching their teens how to drive?
Read full article: Ask 2: What advice do you have for young parents who are teaching their teens how to drive?At KPRC 2, we’re dedicated to keeping Houstonians informed. As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston.
‘Used Car King of New York’ sentenced for nationwide scheme to sell thousands of fake Texas paper vehicle tags
Read full article: ‘Used Car King of New York’ sentenced for nationwide scheme to sell thousands of fake Texas paper vehicle tagsA 52-year-old man who advertised himself as the “Used Car King of New York” has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction of conspiring to commit wire fraud, the United States Department of Justice announced Thursday.
CAUGHT ON CAM: Fort Bend Co. homeowner leaves ‘stinky surprise’ for porch pirates disguised as Amazon delivery drivers
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAM: Fort Bend Co. homeowner leaves ‘stinky surprise’ for porch pirates disguised as Amazon delivery driversA community in Fort Bend County is fed up with porch pirates stealing their packages.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 2 right lanes at Southwest Freeway NB between Dunlavy and Mandell to close all day Saturday
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 2 right lanes at Southwest Freeway NB between Dunlavy and Mandell to close all day SaturdayHeads up, drivers! If you’re headed toward downtown on Saturday, you might want to pack some patience.
Search for suspect underway: 2 innocent drivers injured in crash during chase near Alief, HCSO says
Read full article: Search for suspect underway: 2 innocent drivers injured in crash during chase near Alief, HCSO saysTwo drivers are in the hospital after a suspect in a white minivan crashed into their vehicles while being chased by Harris County sheriff’s deputies near Alief Wednesday, HCSO said.
TxDOT brings awareness to construction work safety by assembling large snake sculpture made of orange barrels previously hit by drivers
Read full article: TxDOT brings awareness to construction work safety by assembling large snake sculpture made of orange barrels previously hit by driversThe Texas Department of Transportation has launched its annual campaign to remind Texas drivers to keep their eyes out for work zone crews on the roads after traffic deaths related to construction work have risen.
Driver injured in shooting after dispute on Sam Houston Tollway at Hillcroft Avenue, deputies say
Read full article: Driver injured in shooting after dispute on Sam Houston Tollway at Hillcroft Avenue, deputies sayAuthorities temporarily closed off the left lane and shoulder lane on Sam Houston Tollway at Hillcroft Avenue after two drivers were involved in a shooting Monday afternoon, according to the Harris County Constable Office Pct. 7.
Here is how you can extend the life of your car, save money
Read full article: Here is how you can extend the life of your car, save moneyIs your car clocking in more than 100,000? With car prices at record highs, you might not be ready to part with your current vehicle. Here’s how to extend the life of your car and save money at the pump while you’re at it!
Monster Jam’s action-packed motorsports experience roars back into Houston this weekend at NRG Stadium
Read full article: Monster Jam’s action-packed motorsports experience roars back into Houston this weekend at NRG StadiumFire up your engines! The most action-packed motorsports experience for families in the world today is roaring back into Houston this Saturday and Sunday at NRG Stadium.
6 tips to keep in mind as you take home those live Christmas trees
Read full article: 6 tips to keep in mind as you take home those live Christmas treesAs we round the corner to Christmas, many are still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree to continue their favorite holiday traditions. But beware of the incidents that can occur when traveling with a live tree strapped on top of your car.
Worried about flying debris on roadways? Here’s how you can avoid the nightmare and save money, hassles
Read full article: Worried about flying debris on roadways? Here’s how you can avoid the nightmare and save money, hasslesIt is a high-speed, highly dangerous, highway nightmare. We’re talking about road debris, items falling off other vehicles on the road and then flying directly into your path, into your car, and maybe into your windshield.
Need some income as pandemic continues to unfold? Here are jobs that are more in-demand than ever
Read full article: Need some income as pandemic continues to unfold? Here are jobs that are more in-demand than everThere are many jobs that are high in demand during the coronavirus pandemic, which, at the very least, can be a short-term Band-Aid to the financial worries people have. Here are some jobs in which people can make some cash, right now:Delivery driversYou could drive for a number of companies right now. With the pandemic further driving online retail sales, employees who can deliver those increased orders for companies are like gold right now. Grocery store helpThis isn’t much of a revelation, especially for those who have waited in long lines and seen empty shelves at grocery stores in recent weeks. Did we miss any other jobs that have grown in demand in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic?
Get real-time Houston traffic updates right here
Read full article: Get real-time Houston traffic updates right hereDrivers in Houston are aware of how much of a headache the city’s traffic can be. The interactive map below provides real-time traffic conditions for the Houston area. For more traffic information, go to Click2Houston.com/traffic.
Plan ahead! Nightly road closures expected on Beltway 8, Highway 288
Read full article: Plan ahead! Nightly road closures expected on Beltway 8, Highway 288HOUSTON – Drivers are advised to plan their commutes ahead of time as several roads are expected to close this week for construction. There will be a closure on the south Sam Houston Tollway that will affect to and from Highway 288, according to the Harris County Toll Road Authority. The closures will affect the following ramps:Two eastbound left lanes between 288 exit ramp and the eastbound 288 entrance rampThe Kirby entrance ramp will also be closedThe closure will begin Monday at 10 p.m. to Wednesday at 5 a.m. Drivers are encouraged to take all possible reroutes.