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I-10 Katy Fwy westbound reopened at Dairy Ashford after crash involving 18-wheeler and car
All lanes of the Katy Freeway have reopened at Dairy Ashford after a two-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler shut down part of the roadway in west Houston on Wednesday morning.According to Houston police, the wreck involved a car and an 18-wheeler, which had flipped on its side.Houston Transtar says the crash was first reported at 5:01 a.m.More than five hours later, crews opened a couple of lanes, but three right lanes remained closed, TxDOT said on X, formerly Twitter. The closure prompted heavy traffic backups, but by 11 a.m., all lanes had reopened.Crews have opened a couple of lanes. Three right lanes remain closed. https://t.co/vbnJDG35Zi— TxDOT- HOU District (@TxDOTHouston) October 9, 2024 In addition to the crash, the truck spilled diesel, requiring cleanup as well.Sign up for traffic alerts sent straight to your phone through our ABC13 app. Manage your notifications from the settings tab.On mobile, use two fingers to zoom in to specific roads.Live traffic map
US Supreme Court reviewing 2016 case where Harris Co. deputy constable shot and killed motorist
The U.S. Supreme Court is reviewing a 2016 case where a Harris County deputy constable shot and killed Ashtian Barnes during a traffic stop, according to records.ABC13's news partners at the Houston Chronicle reported about the motion, which is said to set the stage for a potential change in how courts consider excessive force cases moving forward."In states like Texas, it does not matter whether an officer escalated an encounter or put himself in harm's way before using deadly force," according to the Texas Civil Rights Corps' filing. "Under the moment-of-threat doctrine, an officer can escape liability so long as...
Texas Is Taking Back the State Highway 288 Tollway—at a Steep Price
The private firms who have operated the tollway will be paid $1.7 billion by TxDOT, adding to the profit they’ve already made in toll revenues, construction contracts, and sales of shares. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is set to take back ownership of the State Highway 288 tollway,...
Reward offered for information in fatal hit-and-run involving Alex Andrew Cerda
HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Authorities are seeking public assistance in locating a vehicle and driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of Alex Andrew Cerda on June 5, 2021. The incident occurred in the 8600 block of C.E. King Parkway. At approximately 3:48 a.m., Cerda was...
Texas HS Football Players Spank Opponent With Belts After Blowout
Unfortunately bad sportsmanship happens more that it should! A video has gone viral that shows some Willis High School football players spanking their opponents, Cleveland High School, with belts in the handshake line after a victory last Friday. The final score from the game was 77-0! The video that were...
The Strange 'Singing Well' of Texas
In the late 1800s, a story originated in Texas about a mysterious well. According to newspaper reports, strange sounds came from the well. Sometimes the sounds were musical and pleasant. At other times, they sounded more like wails and moans. The well was said to be impossible to fill and no one knew it's true age. This is the fascinating story of the "singing well."
Mother Finds 2 Sons Deceased in Alleged Murder-Suicide in Houston
The Harris County sheriff's office received a 911 call around 2 am from a townhome in north Houston on October 7th where a woman unfortunately found both of her sons deceased in an apparent murder-suicide. Reports say the woman "heard a disturbance" and attempted to intervene but the bedroom door...
H-E-B Now Rolling Out What Customers Have Wanted For A Long Time
A convenience that customers have been asking for is finally coming to H-E-B stores across Texas. The rollout has already begun in San Antonio, TX, and the grocery company says it will take about a week to implement at every location. Great news this morning out of the H-E-B camp...
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