Houston has many of the most congested highways in Texas, and it’s impacting your daily commute. A state analysis found that seven of the top 10 most congested highways in Texas are in Houston. The Chronicle’s interactive map will help you see which congested freeways impact you the most. (1/2)

Flying taxis could soon come to Houston, other Texas cities under federal aviation pilot program, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Texas is pouring billions into expanding and rebuilding Houston’s freeways, but when will residents actually see the finish line? We’re still years away from the I-45 rebuild project. Other major projects, like the I-10 elevation construction, may come closer to completion. (1/2)

Harris County tops Texas’ congestion list. Interactive data shows where drivers lost the most time, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Nice digging by @octaviajnews.bsky.social on this story. Read her past coverage here: www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

New lanes. New underpasses. More construction. More road closures. Although we’re still years away from crews completing the massive $13 billion I-45 rebuild project, keeping up with what’s happening on Houston’s highways is essential. @houstonchronicle.com (1/2)

There's so much to learn about Hurricane Rita in 2005. I want to hear your stories -- the real first-hand accounts of the evacuations and what you experienced. Please let us know. These details are vital as we reach the 20th anniversary.

🧵Houstonians have their own experiences when traveling in a car-centric city. One thing about transportation…when there are self-driving/flying technology, constant road construction and a push for more public transit, the conversations never die out. Don’t believe me?⬇️

Have you ever been inside an autonomous 18-wheeler? These trucks, from a Houston-based company, are expected to be without a driver sometime this year. Take a look at my experience while riding in #Katy.

This is not the first time the railroad bridge spanning Interstate 45 has been repainted. Maybe the graffiti mural is here to stay. However, investigators are still wondering who the true identities of the ones who brought back the most well-known slogan on the highway, "Be Someone."

Aurora self-driving trucks will travel during the night between Dallas and Houston, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

What is light rail transit? How is it different from freight rail services? @octaviajnews.bsky.social answered that here. www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

The Trump administration wants to give Texas more authority – and require less transparency – as the state expands existing highways and builds new ones. @megankimble.bsky.social

Why are drivers’ vehicles ‘bouncing’ on U.S. 59? TxDOT explains the bump on the highway, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

No matter if you're a pedestrian, bicyclist, public transportation passenger or driver, many in Houston can agree that being on or near the roads is sometimes scary. Some may have experienced some terrifying situations or close calls. Please share with us your experience:

The arrests at the South Gessner Road Immigration Court were the first examples of such arrests to be publicized in Houston, though rumors of ICE agents taking people in custody on their court dates have swirled for weeks. @johnwferguson.bsky.social

What is 'grooving?' The cutting technique used on Houston highways, explained, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Discussions about replacing the bridge began around the 2010s, but had been delayed by disagreements over funding, location and control, according to past news coverage by the Chronicle.

Waymo's new driverless cars will hit these Houston neighborhoods and streets this summer, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

The American Automobile Association projected that more than 39 million people will travel by car over Memorial Day weekend, a million more than last year’s numbers.

Houston Chronicle’s Jhair Romero dives into whether Houston drivers are getting worse on Houston Explained. Give the piece a read please!

The sleek, self-flying aircraft drew a crowd of curious onlookers at the George R. Brown Convention Center. Wisk Aero showcased the air taxi at the 2025 Xponential Conference. The company plans to establish the transit in the greater Houston area by the end of the decade.

Good morning! When you first got your license, did you know the rules of the road? Would you be able to pass the written test again years later? Here are some sample questions to help you find out. Remember, think first-time driver.

Like you, I commute to Houston! I'm very excited to cover this beat within one of the largest cities in the nation. Driving through Houston has been an experience for me, and I'm up for the challenge of reporting on what residents experience during their everyday commute (1/2).

Houston autonomous vehicle company plans to have no drivers on Texas Highways. Here’s what to know, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Real ID requirement takes effect at Houston airports. Here’s what travelers said about the new rule, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Interactive art project aims to brighten Houston’s downtown underpasses, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Autonomous vehicle technology company Aurora launched its commercial self-driving trucking service without a safety driver Sunday for the route between Dallas and Houston.

Fake parking ticket with Houston seal flagged by city officials. Here’s how to avoid, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

Texas trucking industry weighs in on Trump’s order requiring English proficiency for drivers, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

The nonprofit newsroom Houston Landing announced it will close in "Letter from the Editor" posted Tuesday morning citing financial concerns. trib.al/shSDKFT

We asked Houston drivers which traffic map app they like the best. Here's their top choice, via @octaviajnews.bsky.social www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston...

A new United Airlines grab-and-go option for snacks, drinks and coffee opened Tuesday at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport. The new concept is available at Terminal B. Terminal B's lobby is still temporarily closed. There's an alternative route to reach the operating Terminal B gates.

The Houston Chronicle has named reporters Ryan Nickerson and Shakari Briggs to new reporting positions that will cover how local government is working — or failing to work — for residents in Houston and the entire metro area. They're ready to work! @shakarisbriggs.bsky.social and Ryan Nickerson

Companies are selling Texans solar panels and/or battery storage at a steep discount — or even for free. What's the catch? These companies own the systems, instead of the homeowner. That allows the companies to make money supporting the Texas power grid: www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...

A piece about how the Trump administration’s pause on foreign aid has disrupted treatment provided by a Houston-based HIV/AIDS program. Reported by @juliangill.bsky.social @emacdonald5.bsky.social #houstonchronicle

Records obtained by The Post show that several members of Musk’s DOGE team — some of whom are in their early 20s and come from positions at his private companies — were given “administrative” access to OPM computer systems within days of Trump’s inauguration last month.

Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem halted federal grants this week for cities and NGOs that give food, shelter, clothing and more to asylum-seekers. trib.al/KeXG8hX

CenterPoint has agreed to a rate decrease of ~$1 per month for the average residential customer, another result of backlash to its Hurricane Beryl response. In total, the settlement agreement would result in $50 million less revenue per year for CenterPoint. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...

President Donald Trump's budget office on Wednesday rescinded a memo freezing spending on federal grants, less than two days after it sparked widespread confusion and legal challenges across the country.

The Office of Management and Budget memo ordered a temporary pause on federal funding assistance, though it doesn't include Pell grants and direct student loans trib.al/cW89BOP

EU medicines agency quits X & moves to Bluesky "EMA will no longer post updates and content on X. We believe the X platform no longer suits our communication needs” the agency said in a statement www.reuters.com/world/europe...

The Houston Chronicle created a first-of-its-kind database of contamination events in Texas. Use our map to find spills near you. trib.al/9iHe9Ru

The Texas Department of Transportation reduced open lanes from five to three on I-10 westbound from I-45 to Studemont. But after the groundbreaking ceremony on Jan. 17, community leaders who have opposed the project since its outset continue to voice their concerns.

Texas businesses on high alert over Trump's renewed tariff threat against Mexico www.houstonchronicle.com/politics/art...

Winter storms often bring the risk of ice accumulation, which can make travel and even walking especially dangerous. We are likely to encounter this hidden layer of ice at night on in Houston Tuesday and Wednesday: It’s known as black ice.

My favorite part of today’s weather was seeing kids in #Houston sledding with inflatable tube floats. I love it here!!! 🧡

Update! I’m seeing more snow where I live. It’s coming down very light but still covering some of the roads.

For the first time in nearly four years, Houston residents woke up with their yards and cars covered in a shimmering blanket of snow, sending them outside to capture the rare winter weather. 📷: Kirk Sides / Houston Chronicle photographer

"The more ice that we have, the more concerning it becomes, because of what it can do to trees and limbs and other things," CenterPoint Energy's VP of electric business told reporters today. CenterPoint has 3,000 workers ready to restore potential outages. www.houstonchronicle.com/business/ene...