I-10 HOV connector closure: METRO warns of longer commutes, changes to downtown bus stops

Commuters traveling between downtown Houston and the Katy and Cypress areas should prepare for longer trips following the closure of the I-10 Katy Freeway–Downtown HOV connector.

Houston METRO riders: Plan for potential delays!
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Commuters traveling between downtown Houston and the Katy and Cypress areas should prepare for longer trips following the closure of the I-10 Katy Freeway–Downtown HOV connector.

Male boards Houston METRORail with gunshot wound

The man's injury is said to be non-life-threatening. Details about the shooting itself are unknown at this time.

Houston METRO passes $40M FY2027 budget to improve roads, sidewalks

METRO has officially approved their proposed FY2027 budget, which includes $40 million for road, sidewalk and bus stop improvements along transit routes.

METRO has passed $40M budget for improvements of roads, sidewalks
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METRO unanimously passed their 2027 budget which includes $40 million to improve sidewalks and roads. FOX 26 Olivia Dance reports on what is included in the budget and spoke to Houstonians who feel the money should be used for other things. *Note: This report happened before the budget passed.

METRO budget includes $40M for road improvements as transit advocates push for rider-focused spending

METRO’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget includes $40 million for road, sidewalk and bus stop improvements along transit routes, setting up a debate over whether that money should be used to maintain infrastructure or directed more toward bus and rail service for riders.

1 injured in incident reportedly involving box cutter on Houston METRORail system; suspect in custody

A suspect is in custody after an incident on the Houston METRORail that sent a person to the hospital on Monday afternoon, officials say. The person was reportedly injured with a box cutter.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Houston transit guide for NRG stadium and Fan Festivals

From expanded non-stop airport shuttles to the fan-focused Green Corridor, here is your complete guide to navigating Houston’s transit and avoiding $175 parking fees during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Houston METRO launches new police hub to curb crime on green line

METRO opens a new police substation on Houston’s Green Line as Chief Ban Tien announces a security surge and "decentralization" strategy ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

METRO police chief on recent violence: 'That does not define METRO PD'

Assaults reported by Houston METRO were on the rise in 2025. However, officials say your odds of being a victim of a major crime on mass transit is one is almost 148,000.

METRO Police fatally shoot armed man at Downtown Houston rail station

METRO police fatally shot an armed man at the Bell Station platform in downtown Houston Sunday morning, causing significant Red Line service disruptions as an investigation into the domestic-related incident continues.

Fight on METRO bus ends with 1 person shot in the leg
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According to Houston METRO officials, the incident occurred on METRO bus 2081 near Northpoint Drive and Greenspoint Drive.