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Woman shot near METRO bus stop in NRG Park area; suspected shooter turns self in claiming self defense
Read full article: Woman shot near METRO bus stop in NRG Park area; suspected shooter turns self in claiming self defenseA woman was shot near a Houston METRO bus stop in the NRG Park area.
Man shot, killed while picking up family member at SE Houston METRO transit center
Read full article: Man shot, killed while picking up family member at SE Houston METRO transit centerInvestigators said a man was killed and a woman was hurt after a shooting when they were trying to pick up a family member.
19-year-old accused of murder also allegedly shot at McDonaldโs employee for slow order
Read full article: 19-year-old accused of murder also allegedly shot at McDonaldโs employee for slow orderThe incidents occurred just one day apart: first, a woman fired shots at a person in a vehicle from a METRO bus stop, and the very next day, she shot and killed a man on a METRO bus.
HPD officer faces second drunk driving arrest after crashing into METRO bus
Read full article: HPD officer faces second drunk driving arrest after crashing into METRO busA Houston police officer was arrested Tuesday afternoon for driving while intoxicated after he crashed into a METRO bus, KPRC 2 News has confirmed.
Houston METRO police officer arrested in child sex crime sting
Read full article: Houston METRO police officer arrested in child sex crime stingA Houston METRO police officer, Gabriel Thomas Slusher, was arrested for soliciting explicit images of a child during an undercover operation by the Montgomery County District Attorneyโs Office Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.
Argument on METRO bus leads to fatal shooting on Houstonโs southside; suspect on the run
Read full article: Argument on METRO bus leads to fatal shooting on Houstonโs southside; suspect on the runPolice are searching for a man, suspected of fatally shooting and killing a man during an argument on a METRO bus on Houstonโs southside.
METRO Star Vanpool service suspended due to insurance issue, riders left looking for new options
Read full article: METRO Star Vanpool service suspended due to insurance issue, riders left looking for new optionsMETRO's Star Vanpool service has been suspended due to a lapse in liability insurance by the contractor responsible for the vehicles, leaving commuters without transportation
CHANGES COMING: Houston ISD opening option for high school students to use METRO to get to school
Read full article: CHANGES COMING: Houston ISD opening option for high school students to use METRO to get to schoolHouston ISD announced several changes coming to the way students get to and from school.
Safety concerns at University of Houston grows after another attack reported on campus
Read full article: Safety concerns at University of Houston grows after another attack reported on campusThe attack has sparked growing concerns among students and parents, with many calling on the university to take stronger action to improve campus security.
Two Houston warming centers to remain open overnight as eight close following winter storm
Read full article: Two Houston warming centers to remain open overnight as eight close following winter stormFollowing an Arctic blast in Houston, the city decided to close eight warming centers at noon, leaving two open overnight to continue supporting those in need.
METRO bus services resumes core local routes after suspension for Houston winter storm
Read full article: METRO bus services resumes core local routes after suspension for Houston winter stormAs conditions have improved across roadways in Harris County, Houston METRO bus service has announced it is resuming its core routes.
METRO bus services suspended Tuesday in Houston due to extreme winter conditions
Read full article: METRO bus services suspended Tuesday in Houston due to extreme winter conditionsAs drivers remain encouraged to stay off the roadways due to icy road conditions, Houston METRO announced it would be suspending its bus services all of Tuesday.
Is Houston broke? Mayor John Whitmire talks finances in one-on-one interview with KPRC 2โฒs Gage Goulding
Read full article: Is Houston broke? Mayor John Whitmire talks finances in one-on-one interview with KPRC 2โฒs Gage GouldingWhitmire is nearing the end of his first year in office and spoke on a variety of topics with Goulding.
1 person killed in crash involving METRO bus on Westpark Tollway
Read full article: 1 person killed in crash involving METRO bus on Westpark TollwayIt's unclear what led up to the crash, but officials said it happened on Westpark Tollway near Westheimer Place causing the tollway to be shut down while authorities investigated.
Man arrested moments after stabbing woman he followed on METRO bus
Read full article: Man arrested moments after stabbing woman he followed on METRO busInvestigators said there was also evidence linking the man to a robbery at gunpoint earlier that day. The knife was recovered but not the gun, police said.
Police respond to weapon discharge on METRO Bus at South Gessner and Bellaire
Read full article: Police respond to weapon discharge on METRO Bus at South Gessner and BellaireHouston Police and emergency services responded to a reported disturbance on South Gessner Road near Bellaire Boulevard early Wednesday morning.
Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban Tien
Read full article: Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban TienBan 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.
Passenger killed when gunman hijacks Los Angeles bus and leads police on downtown chase
Read full article: Passenger killed when gunman hijacks Los Angeles bus and leads police on downtown chaseAuthorities 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.
As fast as it comes down, graffiti returns to DC streets. Not all of it unwelcome
Read full article: As fast as it comes down, graffiti returns to DC streets. Not all of it unwelcomeThis eye-of-the-beholder dynamic between vandalism and urban art form has been a reality since the earliest days of urban graffiti.
Man dies after falling between 2 rail cars while getting off METRORail train, getting hit in Medical Center area
Read full article: Man dies after falling between 2 rail cars while getting off METRORail train, getting hit in Medical Center areaAuthorities say a man is dead after being hit by a METRO train in the area near the Texas Medical Center.
โMore than just a small initiativeโ: UH, TSU students plea for METRO to reconsider shelving University Corridor project
Read full article: โMore than just a small initiativeโ: UH, TSU students plea for METRO to reconsider shelving University Corridor projectSeveral students who attend both the University of Houston and Texas Southern University spoke at Tuesdayโs council meeting about METROโs decision to halt the construction of the University Corridor.
All METRO services are suspended until further notice as Hurricane Beryl continues moving through Greater Houston
Read full article: All METRO services are suspended until further notice as Hurricane Beryl continues moving through Greater HoustonMETRO is suspending transportation service ahead of Beryl.
Houston METRO is removing the blue and red high-visibility striping on light rail trains. Hereโs why
Read full article: Houston METRO is removing the blue and red high-visibility striping on light rail trains. Hereโs whyResidents in the downtown area will no longer the blue and red high-visibility stripping on METRO light rail trains, but instead gray trains.
METRO abandons next phase of Bus Rapid Train Plan
Read full article: METRO abandons next phase of Bus Rapid Train PlanBefore the pandemic, the idea of METROโs โBus Rapid Transitโ was the cornerstone of the public transportation agencyโs future plans. But this week, METRO, under new, seemingly more fiscally responsible leadership, shelved plans to build the next leg of the โBRTโ line.
1 dead, another hospitalized after suspected drunk driver crashes into W. Houston METRO stop
Read full article: 1 dead, another hospitalized after suspected drunk driver crashes into W. Houston METRO stopOne person has died and another person has been hospitalized after a vehicle crashed into a METRO bus stop in west Houston Monday.
Metro train collides with bus in downtown Los Angeles, injuring more than 50, 2 seriously
Read full article: Metro train collides with bus in downtown Los Angeles, injuring more than 50, 2 seriouslyOfficials 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.
METROโs Silver Line bus lanes in Galleria area fail to meet expectations, raises questions about future projects
Read full article: METROโs Silver Line bus lanes in Galleria area fail to meet expectations, raises questions about future projectsDespite challenges, Houston Metro's Silver Line in the Galleria area is paving the way for similar routes in the future.
City of Houston issues winter weather alert ahead of next weekโs hard freeze: See list of warming centers
Read full article: City of Houston issues winter weather alert ahead of next weekโs hard freeze: See list of warming centersThe City of Houston has issued a weather alert ahead of next weekโs cold front and expected hard freeze.
Police release photos of man wanted in deadly stabbing on METRO Rail line
Read full article: Police release photos of man wanted in deadly stabbing on METRO Rail lineThe Houston Police Department is asking for the publicโs help in locating a man wanted in the deadly stabbing of another man on a METRO Rail line Sunday.
Mayor John Whitmire, Houston leaders discuss safety and security ahead of College Football Playoff National Championship
Read full article: Mayor John Whitmire, Houston leaders discuss safety and security ahead of College Football Playoff National ChampionshipHouston mayor John Whitmire and local officials discussed safety, security and guidelines for the College Football Playoff National Championship happening on Monday, Jan. 8.
Drinking on New Yearโs Eve? Here are ways to get home safely after celebrating
Read full article: Drinking on New Yearโs Eve? Here are ways to get home safely after celebratingWe did it! The year 2023 is coming to an end. Thereโs no better way to ring in the new year than celebrating with some of your friends and family. Wait. Thereโs actually an even better way. Celebrating safely.
METRO providing free rides to the polls for Houston mayoral runoff election
Read full article: METRO providing free rides to the polls for Houston mayoral runoff electionIn partnership with the League of Women Voters, METRO is offering free rides to Houston-area polling locations for the 2023 runoff election.
Man suspected in fatal shooting near Third Ward identified, still on the run
Read full article: Man suspected in fatal shooting near Third Ward identified, still on the runPolice 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.
Several people transported after 3-vehicle crash involving METRO bus near Greenspoint area
Read full article: Several people transported after 3-vehicle crash involving METRO bus near Greenspoint areaSeveral people were transported to the hospital after a three-vehicle crash involving a METRO bus in the Greenspoint area, the METRO Police Department said.
Man charged in stabbing of bus passenger in west Houston
Read full article: Man charged in stabbing of bus passenger in west HoustonCharges 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.
RECOGNIZE THEM? Man, woman wanted after shooting on METRO bus in north Houston leaves 2 injured
Read full article: RECOGNIZE THEM? Man, woman wanted after shooting on METRO bus in north Houston leaves 2 injuredTwo people were injured after shots were fired inside a METRO bus in north Houston on Sunday, according to police.
Westpark Tollway set to be โre-envisionedโ: What that could mean for your commute, fees and the community
Read full article: Westpark Tollway set to be โre-envisionedโ: What that could mean for your commute, fees and the communityThe West Park Tollway is set to be โre-envisioned,โ the Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones announced on Monday, saying a study would be conducted on the roadway.
11 passengers hospitalized after 2 METRO buses crash in Memorial City
Read full article: 11 passengers hospitalized after 2 METRO buses crash in Memorial CityEleven people have been transported to the hospital after two METRO buses crashed in the Memorial City area Tuesday afternoon, according to authorities.
METRO joins USDOT initiative to reduce U.S. traffic deaths
Read full article: METRO joins USDOT initiative to reduce U.S. traffic deathsChief Safety Officer Santiago Osorio joined KPRC 2+ to talk about METRO answering the USDOTโs 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 Transportationโs (USDOT) National Roadway Safety Strategy.
Deadly shooting outside METRO bus in SE Houston referred to Grand Jury after suspect turns himself in
Read full article: Deadly shooting outside METRO bus in SE Houston referred to Grand Jury after suspect turns himself inA 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.
Argument between 2 men on METRO bus leads to deadly shooting on Houstonโs south side
Read full article: Argument between 2 men on METRO bus leads to deadly shooting on Houstonโs south sideAn argument on a METRO bus led to the deadly shooting of a man on Houstonโs south side Monday, the Houston Police Department said.
How Final Four fans can get around easier ahead of big basketball weekend in Houston
Read full article: How Final Four fans can get around easier ahead of big basketball weekend in HoustonMETRO will kick off its Final Four Fever and recognize hundreds of volunteers who will serve as event ambassadors during the four-day weekend.
Veteran in wheelchair shoots would-be robber multiple times in downtown Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Veteran in wheelchair shoots would-be robber multiple times in downtown Houston, HPD saysA 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.
Passengers disarm gunman who killed DC employee, shot others
Read full article: Passengers disarm gunman who killed DC employee, shot othersA man shot three people, killing one, in a Wednesday morning rampage in the nationโs capital that started on a city bus and ended in a Metro tunnel after passengers attacked and disarmed him.
CenterPoint, Entergy crews working to restore power throughout Washington Corridor after METRO bus hits power pole
Read full article: CenterPoint, Entergy crews working to restore power throughout Washington Corridor after METRO bus hits power poleCenterPoint 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.
Using public transportation Christmas and New Yearโs weekends? See METROโs adjusted schedule
Read full article: Using public transportation Christmas and New Yearโs weekends? See METROโs adjusted scheduleAs 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 Yearโs holidays, METRO will operate on the following schedule:
Suspect shot after brutal fight with 2 officers on METRORail charged with assault, HPD says
Read full article: Suspect shot after brutal fight with 2 officers on METRORail charged with assault, HPD saysCharges 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.
METRO police chief talks safety following pair of deadly confrontations on METRO Rail
Read full article: METRO police chief talks safety following pair of deadly confrontations on METRO RailFor many people in the Houston area, METRO is a critical mode of transportation moving them to and from work, school, doctorโs appointments, and even entertainment events over a 1,300 square-mile area.
METROโs HOV Lanes to remain open permanently 7 days of week following โsuccessfulโ summer pilot program
Read full article: METROโs HOV Lanes to remain open permanently 7 days of week following โsuccessfulโ summer pilot programHouston 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.
METRO to get 20 electric buses after $21.6M grant from Federal Transit Administration
Read full article: METRO to get 20 electric buses after $21.6M grant from Federal Transit AdministrationHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner has formally announced an enormous grant given to the city in efforts to progress public transportation as we know it.
2 masked men storm METRO bus, shooting passenger in west Houston, police say
Read full article: 2 masked men storm METRO bus, shooting passenger in west Houston, police sayAuthorities are investigating after two masked men entered a METRO bus in west Houston and started shooting, injuring a man Friday morning.
METRO to provide free bus shuttle service Saturday due to maintenance along METRORail
Read full article: METRO to provide free bus shuttle service Saturday due to maintenance along METRORailMETRO will provide free bus shuttle service Saturday along METRORailโs Red, Green and Purple lines to allow work crews to complete rail maintenance and improvement projects, according to a release.
METRO Houston HOV/HOT lanes open weekends as part of summer pilot program
Read full article: METRO Houston HOV/HOT lanes open weekends as part of summer pilot programThe express lanes that help you avoid traffic on weekdays are now open seven days a week as part of METROโs most recent pilot program. These lanes will now be open on weekends through Monday, Sept. 5, including Labor Day.
METRO undergoes โmakeoverโ with universally accessible bus stops
Read full article: METRO undergoes โmakeoverโ with universally accessible bus stopsMETRO 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.
METRO bus crashed into home in southeast Houston
Read full article: METRO bus crashed into home in southeast HoustonA 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.
A peek at what METROโs Inner Katy Project could look like
Read full article: A peek at what METROโs Inner Katy Project could look likeThe 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 Houstonโs largest employment and activity centers.
Members of the Houston Police Cadet Class participate in multi-cultural bus tour
Read full article: Members of the Houston Police Cadet Class participate in multi-cultural bus tourMembers of the Houston Police Cadet Class #254 loaded onto METRO buses Friday morning for a cultural diversity tour across the city of Houston.
4 students, driver taken to hospital after accident involving Spring ISD bus and Metro bus
Read full article: 4 students, driver taken to hospital after accident involving Spring ISD bus and Metro busAn accident involving a school bus from Spring Independent School District and a Metro bus left multiple students and a driver injured Thursday evening.
Catalytic converter thieves strike 17 vehicles at various Metro lots across city, officials say
Read full article: Catalytic converter thieves strike 17 vehicles at various Metro lots across city, officials sayMore 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.