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TxDOT announces start of $8.3 million roadway rehabilitation project at Beltway 8 starting June 21


June 20, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Multiple parts of I-45 and Beltway 8 will be closed while a roadway rehabilitation project starts this week. The Texas Department of Transportation Houston District announced the $8.3 million project will begin Friday and is expected to be completed in Spring 2025. TxDOT warns commuters that many will experience delays and encourages drivers to take alternate routes. …

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METRO pushes back on University Corridor Project, saying cost would impact day-to-day operations


June 20, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston METRO said it’s not moving forward with its University Corridor Project. The route would connect the University of Houston and Texas Southern University to the Westchase Park & Ride, and buses would travel in their own lanes. According to news partners at the Houston Chronicle, the project would have cost approximately $2.2 billion, which was planned to …

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Watch out for high water on these Houston-area roads


June 20, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drivers, keep an eye on high-water locations on Houston-area roads and drive safely as rain comes down in southeast Texas. There is a travel advisory for the coastal areas of Matagorda County. The predicted high tides, strong east winds, and higher-than-normal waves have caused flooding in low-lying areas. Officials urge caution when driving close to the coast. …

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METRO police lieutenant resigns from job amid accusations she tried running down former lover


June 20, 2024

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A METRO police lieutenant at the center of a criminal investigation has resigned from her job, according to the department. On Tuesday, the METRO Police Department confirmed Lt. Tarlesha James had resigned from her position on June 11, and it was effective immediately. James had been on administrative leave since May after an auto-pedestrian incident that she was …

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3 accused of stealing nearly $3K worth of power by wiring line from pole to home, records allege


June 20, 2024

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Three people are facing charges for allegedly stealing nearly $3,000 worth of power, according to records. Records identified the suspects as Victor Manuel Acosta, Mari Franklin, and Rodolfo Ruben Martinez. It was not immediately known how they were tied to one another. Court documents state the trio diverted power from an electrical pole by connecting wiring to …

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