Ban Tien has been appointed as the first Asian American Police Chief of the METRO Police Department in Harris County, marking a significant milestone for the organization.

A Metro bus driver was stabbed near Highway 249 and Gessner on Thursday morning, sustaining injuries to the hand, head, and shoulder.

Authorities say a passenger was killed after a gunman hijacked a city bus in Los Angeles, leading to a slow police chase through downtown before the suspect was eventually arrested.

This eye-of-the-beholder dynamic between vandalism and urban art form has been a reality since the earliest days of urban graffiti.

A man was shot and killed after getting into an argument with a suspected companion near a bus stop in northeast Houston.

Houston riders will see the new and improved electric buses on at least two routes as part of METRO's pilot program.

Authorities say a man is dead after being hit by a METRO train in the area near the Texas Medical Center.

A robbery attempt at a Metro bus stop in the 14500 block of Ella Boulevard in north Houston escalated into a shooting, leaving a man injured.

Several students who attend both the University of Houston and Texas Southern University spoke at Tuesday’s council meeting about METRO’s decision to halt the construction of the University Corridor.

METRO says they will be resuming park & ride services on Monday with some modifications.

METRO is suspending transportation service ahead of Beryl.

Residents in the downtown area will no longer the blue and red high-visibility stripping on METRO light rail trains, but instead gray trains.

Before the pandemic, the idea of METRO’s “Bus Rapid Transit” was the cornerstone of the public transportation agency’s future plans. But this week, METRO, under new, seemingly more fiscally responsible leadership, shelved plans to build the next leg of the “BRT” line.

At least one person has been taken to a hospital after a vehicle crashed into a METRO bus shelter in the Sharpstown area of Houston.

A woman was killed after being struck by a metro bus Friday morning in downtown Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.

METRO says it will resume Park & Ride services Tuesday, two weeks after a powerful storm left damage across the Houston area.

One person has died and another person has been hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a METRO bus stop in west Houston Monday.

Officials say 55 people were hurt, two seriously, when a Metro light rail train and a University of Southern California shuttle bus collided in downtown Los Angeles.

METRORail will be modifying its service for the purple line on April 20-21 to work on line improvements.

The move still requires sign off from METRO’s Board of Directors.

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.

If you’re looking for a ride to the voting polls on Election Day, METRO has you covered.

According to METRO, the incident happened just after 4 p.m. near Antoine and 43rd Street.

Police are searching for a suspected gunman who reportedly opened fire at a MetroRail stop on Houston’s northside.

Despite challenges, Houston Metro's Silver Line in the Galleria area is paving the way for similar routes in the future.

Officials with METRO announced service changes due to inclement weather and icy road conditions.

The City of Houston has issued a weather alert ahead of next week’s cold front and expected hard freeze.

The Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in the deadly stabbing of another man on a METRO Rail line Sunday.

Houston mayor John Whitmire and local officials discussed safety, security and guidelines for the College Football Playoff National Championship happening on Monday, Jan. 8.

We did it! The year 2023 is coming to an end. There’s no better way to ring in the new year than celebrating with some of your friends and family. Wait. There’s actually an even better way. Celebrating safely.

Heading out to purchase a last minute tree. Here is what you should know

In partnership with the League of Women Voters, METRO is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the 2023 runoff election.

An investigation is underway after a person was fatally struck by a METRORail train in downtown Houston Thursday evening.

METRO said its Board of Directors has unanimously approved the implementation of a new bike share program.

This one is for the Beyhive! Beyoncé is coming home this weekend for her RENAISSANCE WORLD TOUR and its time to talk travel.

Police officers with the University of Houston Police Department and TSU Police Department are assisting Metro police in the search for a man involved in a deadly shooting on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department.

An 18-wheeler reportedly crashed into a METRO train in downtown Houston on Thursday.

Several people were transported to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash involving a METRO bus in the Greenspoint area, the METRO Police Department said.

A body was found at a METRO bus stop in northeast Houston Monday, the Houston Police Department and METRO police said.

Charges have been filed against a suspect who called police and turned himself in after stabbing a man at a bus stop on Saturday, according to the Houston Police Department.

Two people were injured after shots were fired inside a METRO bus in north Houston on Sunday, according to police.

Two people were injured after shots were fired inside a METRO bus in north Houston on Sunday, according to police.

The West Park Tollway is set to be “re-envisioned,” the Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced on Monday, saying a study would be conducted on the roadway.

Eleven people have been transported to the hospital after two METRO buses crashed in the Memorial City area Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.

Chief Safety Officer Santiago Osorio joined KPRC 2+ to talk about METRO answering the USDOT’s call to action to end U.S. traffic deaths. METRO plans to make roadways safer and reduce road deaths through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) National Roadway Safety Strategy.

A man who police say is wanted in connection to the deadly shooting of a man outside a METRO bus is expected to turn himself in Monday night.

An argument on a METRO bus led to the deadly shooting of a man on Houston’s south side Monday, the Houston Police Department said.

A person is dead after METRO police said a vehicle struck the rear of a METRO bus as it was loading and unloading passengers.

METRO will kick off its Final Four Fever and recognize hundreds of volunteers who will serve as event ambassadors during the four-day weekend.

A suspect was struck by gunfire multiple times after trying to steal a bag from a veteran using a wheelchair near the METRO administrative building in downtown Houston Monday, the Houston Police Department said.

An investigation is underway after a woman was fatally struck by a METRO bus on the Gulf Freeway Thursday, police said.

Want to avoid parking fees and traffic while heading to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

A man shot three people, killing one, in a Wednesday morning rampage in the nation’s capital that started on a city bus and ended in a Metro tunnel after passengers attacked and disarmed him.

CenterPoint Energy crews have been working throughout the night and through the frigid cold to turn on the lights for customers along the Washington Corridor in Houston.

As many of us utilize public transportation to visit family and friends for the holidays, METRO has released its adjusted schedule to help us with our travel plans. In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, METRO will operate on the following schedule:

Charges have been filed against a suspect who was shot following a brutal fight with two METRO police officers while aboard a light rail train on Saturday afternoon.

For many people in the Houston area, METRO is a critical mode of transportation moving them to and from work, school, doctor’s appointments, and even entertainment events over a 1,300 square-mile area.

A person was shot in southwest Houston Wednesday after someone fired at a Metro bus, according to Houston police

It’s taken 60 years and billions of dollars, but mass transit is finally coming to Dulles International Airport outside the nation’s capital.

We are recognizing Rail and Child Passenger Safety Week. Two very important topics that need all the attention possible.

Houston drivers will now be able to get to downtown, airports, and several popular areas such as the Galleria as the HOV lanes will stay open seven days a week instead of just on weekdays.

How’s it going Houston?

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has formally announced an enormous grant given to the city in efforts to progress public transportation as we know it.

METRO is answering their riders’ calls for better connectivity.

Authorities are investigating after two masked men entered a METRO bus in west Houston and started shooting, injuring a man Friday morning.

METRO will provide free bus shuttle service Saturday along METRORail’s Red, Green and Purple lines to allow work crews to complete rail maintenance and improvement projects, according to a release.

The express lanes that help you avoid traffic on weekdays are now open seven days a week as part of METRO’s most recent pilot program. These lanes will now be open on weekends through Monday, Sept. 5, including Labor Day.

A woman who suffers from dementia has been reported missing from the Houston area.

METRO is offering free rides to all Houston-area students from From June 1 to Aug. 31, transit officials announced.

METRO celebrated the completion of 2,500 universally accessible bus stops early in May, marking a huge milestone for transportation equality. METRO is committed to upgrading all of its 9,000 bus stops to be universally accessible -- this means when riders choose to use public transportation, their experience will be safer, more comfortable, and they will have better access to health care, school, and work.

A METRO passenger bus that crashed into a house in Southeast Houston Friday afternoon broke through a brick wall on the side of the home. The accident occurred in the area of Martin Luther King Blvd. and Madden Ln.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has been working on a new way to travel between Downtown and Uptown, as these areas are two of Houston’s largest employment and activity centers.

Members of the Houston Police Cadet Class #254 loaded onto METRO buses Friday morning for a cultural diversity tour across the city of Houston.

An accident involving a school bus from Spring Independent School District and a Metro bus left multiple students and a driver injured Thursday evening.

More than a dozen unsuspecting drivers were shocked to learn they were the victims of catalytic converter thieves who struck one Metro Park & Ride lot and one transit center lot in different parts of the city on Monday, officials confirmed.

Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with several leaders from Texas Medical Center, METRO, and several popular Houston-area attractions, will hold a joint news conference to discuss traffic and parking plans

Two children and two adults were injured following a crash involving a METRO bus and Katy ISD bus Tuesday, Harris County sheriff’s deputies said.

Pick the option that works best for you to get to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo safely this season.

A driver shortage is affecting METRO’s Park and Ride operations this year.

Mayor Sylvester Turner will announce the appointment of the newest METRO Board of Directors chair Thursday afternoon.

If you’re looking for a ride to the voting polls during early voting and on Election Day, METRO has you covered.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County will hold a press conference Monday at 6 p.m. to discuss the new Inner Katy Bus Rapid Transit Line, which will run along IH-10 connecting riders from West Loop into downtown Houston.

A woman has sustained life-threatening injuries after a crash involving a METRO light rail train Thursday, police said.

KPRC 2’s Anavid Reyes is the 2022 METRO Traffic Reporter Bus Rodeo champion.

The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County has a huge project underway called the new Inner Katy Bus Rapid Transit Line, which will run along IH-10 connecting riders from West Loop into downtown Houston.

One person was killed and two others were injured in a wreck involving a METRO bus, authorities said.

Schools aren’t the only things closing across the Houston area as Tropical Storm Nicholas moves in. KPRC 2 is following all of the closures that are happening across our area, from major destinations to ports or shopping centers.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Transit Administration announced it is awarding $298.6 million of American Rescue Plan funds to the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County.Fed

Houston METRO wants to help make the air you breathe better and cleaner with the help of their new 20 electric zero-emission buses.

Authorities are investigating after a pedestrian was reportedly hit Sunday night by a METRORail train in downtown Houston, officials said.

The Metro is adding electric buses to their route.

One Humble woman now has to wait three months to have her catalytic converters replaced because they were stolen by thieves at the Townsen Park & Ride.

Dillon Burdick, 29, is accused of attacking a METRO police officer and bus driver along with a detention officer.

A man was seriously injured Saturday night after he was hit by a METRO bus, Houston Fire Officials said.

You may have noticed a lot of roadwork by the West Beltway and Westpark Tollway in the Westchase District. Most of this construction kicked off in 2019 with the new reconstruction of Walnut Bend and then the work came on Westheimer, which carries METRO’s busiest local bus route. Most recently, a small but crucial bike connection was finished.

A man is still at large after being accused of stealing a METROLift vehicle Friday morning, according to the Metro Police Department.

HOUSTON – METRO Houston will now offer free rides to anyone who plans to receive their COVID-19 vaccine. Houstonians within the METRO service area can hop on their local bus, METRORail, Park & Ride, METRORapid, and METROLift ride, according to a news release Thursday. Those who plan to use the free service must show proof of their appointment or vaccination card upon boarding. Eligible riders must also fall under categories 1A and 1B of the state vaccination guidelines, which includes frontline workers, residents at long-term care facilities and those at greater risk for complications. The free ride offer will be expanded along with the state’s vaccine expansion to other groups.

We remain in the midst of a severe winter weather event. 4: 40 a.m. - Houstonians rush to buy water after boil water advisory issuedHoustonians are rushing to buy water after a boil water advisory was issued. — County Judge KP George (@JudgeKPGeorge) February 17, 20214:20 a.m. - Houston, Harris County face issues from winter weather alertHouston and Harris County are facing issues from winter weather alerts. AdMondayDowntown Houston lit up during major winter power outageDowntown Houston lit up during major power outage due to winter storm on Feb 15, 2021. Officials said if residents lose power, which sporadic power outage is expected, the safest places to remain is at home.

The METRO logo is seen on the side of a bus in Houston on April 19, 2018. HOUSTON – All METRO services will be suspended Sunday starting at 7 p.m. due to the winter storm impacting the Houston region, the agency announced Saturday night. Services will remain suspended through Tuesday or until conditions improve. METRO HOV/HOT lanes and the METRO RideStore will also be closed. METRO’s services will resume only when it is safe to do so, and this may be a gradual return based on weather conditions.

HOUSTON – Just like the rest of Houston, METRO is seeing a post-holiday-season spike in employees testing positive for the coronavirus. In the middle of the bustling METRO hub in downtown Houston, you will find Lena Heller who wants to help keep the community safe. Since March of last year, 475 of the roughly 4,000 METRO employees have tested positive. AdOf all the positive cases, 228 of the employees had no contact with the public. Meanwhile, METRO wants its riders to know if they’ve been on a bus or train with a coronavirus-positive rider.