Houston weekend traffic alert: Major freeway closures near you
Drivers in the Houston area should expect significant delays this weekend due to multiple major freeway closures and lane reductions, according to Houston TranStar.
Gulfton is the ‘Ellis Island of Houston.’ Residents say fear of ICE is hurting...
When Elmer Romero walks into his Gulfton office lately, the lobby is mostly empty - a sharp change from the crowds that once waited there for help with immigration cases. When he and his coworkers go to a nearby Salvadoran restaurant for lunch, they're often the only customers. And when he drives around the...
Industrial Fire Breaks Out at Bayport Chemical Plant
At approximately 9:00pm on March 12th, 2026, emergency crews responded to an industrial fire at the LyondellBasell Bayport facility located at 10801 Choate Road near Pasadena, Texas. Officials reported the fire began at a chemical process unit inside the facility following what was described as an operational upset...
Lizzo feasts at hot Houston steakhouse and more popular stories
Editor's note: It's time to catch up on the top Houston news of the week. Lizzo makes two appearances with a review of her RodeoHouston debut and details on her celebratory dinner after the show. Plus, we introduce you to Houston's best sandwiches. Catch up on our most popular stories below, then plan the rest of...
Deadly crash reported on Almeda in Astrodome Area
HOUSTON - One person had died after a crash reported in Houston's Astrodome Area on Saturday afternoon. Police say the crash was reported at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday on Almeda Road near Hepburn Street. The crash reportedly involved a motorcycle and a van. Other details are not available at this...
Driver escapes with minor injuries after concrete truck crash on Highway 290
HOUSTON — A crash involving a concrete truck along a busy stretch of U.S. 290 ended with a surprisingly positive outcome Saturday morning. Crews with the Spring Creek Fire Department and Spring Creek EMS responded to a motor vehicle crash on westbound U.S. 290 at Roberts Road after a concrete truck slammed into a wall.
2-vehicle crash on North Beltway feeder road appeared to involve medical vehicle, HCSO says
At least one vehicle flipped at the intersection. HCSO said it did not appear that anyone was hospitalized.
Katy ISD approves new school, new stores coming to The Woodlands Mall: 6 trending...
The Toro District will create a destination hub of sports, entertainment, retail, dining, hotels and medical office space in Bridgeland Central, a rapidly growing 925 acres within the Cypress master-planned community. (Courtesy Howard Hughes Communities) Missed any Community Impact articles from this week? Check out...
2 homes damaged in southeast Houston neighborhood fire, witnesses say
Video shared with ABC13 shows multiple fire crews responding to the scene as flames and smoke emanated from a home's roof.
One person dead following motorcycle crash in Texas
TEXAS — One person is dead following a crash involving a motorcycle and a van Saturday afternoon in Houston’s Astrodome area. Police said the crash was reported around 4:30 p.m. on Almeda Road near Hepburn Street. Authorities said the collision involved a van and a motorcycle. One person died as a result of the...

















