After a massive year at the top of the charts, Houston’s own Megan Thee Stallion was named one of TIME Magazine’s 100 most influential people of 2020. The breakout rapper, who was the face of the “pioneers” section and featured on the cover of the issue, was listed among names like basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and astronauts Christina Koch and Jessica …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Some areas in southwest Houston flood quickly, which was the case on Monday evening as rain bands from Tropical Storm Beta made their way through the city. reporter Mayra Moreno was near West Bellfort and Southwest Freeway near Keegans Bayou, where flood waters were rising and several cars parked were already underwater. A man who was …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Keep an eye on high water locations on Houston area roads and other trouble spots for drivers, as Tropical Storm Beta brings flooding rains. Houston police shut down Highway 288 to traffic in both directions between Loop 610 the I-45/Hwy 59 interchange. Remember, if you come across high water, don’t attempt to drive through it. Turn …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A body was located Tuesday night after hours of searching for a missing fisherman along Brays Bayou near East Navigation. Houston police said officers were called out at around 6:10 p.m. to the location. Witnesses at the scene told authorities that two men were fishing along the bayou when one of them went into the water …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — If you’re looking for your car after it’s been towed, Houston police say you can begin by searching online. There, you’ll enter your license plate, VIN and other identifying vehicle information. You’ll need at least one of these parameters in order to search. Vehicles that have not been released are not searchable. You will need to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston METRO riders Wednesday morning can resume their normal routine. The public transit resumed regular bus service after Tropical Storm Beta moved through the area, though some north/south routes will be shortened to avoid high water areas. METRORail service will resume on the Red, Green and Purple lines. In addition, most HOV and HOT lanes will …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — As Beta weakened to a tropical depression and moved out of the area Wednesday, some roads remained underwater in parts of Houston. In northeast Houston, the area of Homestead and Sam Houston Street was still flooded by sunrise. Trouble spots were also seen along US 59 feeder roads near Beltway 8. “The problem with this stretch …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The northbound and southbound lanes of Highway 288 reopened Wednesday morning after taking on massive flooding due to Tropical Depression Beta. Before reopening, Crews were seen in the southbound lanes at Holcombe clearing debris from the road. The highway was blocked in both directions at Holly Hall beginning at just before sunrise Tuesday. Hours later, things …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Rainbands from Beta will continue to bring showers to Southeast Texas early on Wednesday, but the system is expected to move out of the area during the afternoon. Parts of the upper Texas coast remains under a Coastal Flood Warning. Tides are expected to be 1-3 feet above normal. This warning lasts through 7 am Thursday. …