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‘It’s been happening too often’: Houston man pushes for wrong-way prevention after his brother’s death
Read full article: ‘It’s been happening too often’: Houston man pushes for wrong-way prevention after his brother’s deathA Houston man whose brother was killed by a wrong-way driver is pushing for stronger safety measures as another deadly wrong-way crash on the Grand Parkway raises new concerns.
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EZ TAG: Faster, easier travel for commuters across Houston this holiday season
Read full article: EZ TAG: Faster, easier travel for commuters across Houston this holiday seasonCrowded holiday roads? EZ TAG from the Harris County Toll Road Authority can save time and headaches. Jerome Gray joined Houston Life to explain how the cashless pass works - and why it’s a smart gift for commuters and road-trippers
Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputy’s foot
Read full article: Man in custody after crashing car during chase, running over HCSO deputy’s footA person is reportedly in custody after being involved in a chase with Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies that ended in a car crash.
Multiple northbound lanes of I-69 closed at Bissonnet due to hazmat spill caused by earlier truck crash
Read full article: Multiple northbound lanes of I-69 closed at Bissonnet due to hazmat spill caused by earlier truck crashRight now, it is unclear what the hazardous material is, but traffic is moving very slowly in the area.
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$16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and Cy‑Fair students
Read full article: $16M project adds sidewalks, safer walks for Katy and Cy‑Fair studentsAs part of a second phase of investments under the Sidewalks 4 Precinct 4 program, Commissioner Lesley Briones has committed $16 million toward adding new sidewalks near schools, bus stops, parks, and other high‑traffic areas across Precinct 4.
Why it could take crews several days to clean molten sulfur spill on SH-35 in Brazoria County
Read full article: Why it could take crews several days to clean molten sulfur spill on SH-35 in Brazoria CountyMolten sulfur can burn skin and eyes on contact, and its vapors can irritate airways. Once cooled, the product becomes a flammable solid, making the cleanup even more delicate.
Drive Sober. No Regrets: TxDOT Steps Up Holiday Enforcement to Prevent Drunk Driving
Read full article: Drive Sober. No Regrets: TxDOT Steps Up Holiday Enforcement to Prevent Drunk DrivingAs Texans head into the holiday season, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has launched a new public-safety campaign “Drive Sober. No Regrets” and announced increased law enforcement patrols from Dec. 12 through Jan. 1.
1 killed in overnight crash on US-290; outbound lanes shut down for investigation
Read full article: 1 killed in overnight crash on US-290; outbound lanes shut down for investigationOne person was killed early Monday in a crash that shut down all outbound lanes of U.S. 290 near 34th Street, according to Houston police.