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Man dies after dancing atop 18-wheeler, colliding with bridge on Houston highway

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on November 15, 2022 · The man who died had gotten on top of the cargo portion of the truck without the knowledge of the driver, according to Houston police.

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Elizabeth Trovall

Posted on September 24, 2019 · The bus drivers union says HISD should have closed schools faster during Tropical Storm Imelda.

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Drivers Face Slowdowns This Weekend As TxDOT Prepares For A Major Project

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Posted on March 9, 2018 · Crews will be shifting lanes ahead of repairs to the I-69 Bridge over the San Jacinto River.

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Posted on February 2, 2023 · Police said one of the suspects went into the school auditorium with at least 100 other students. Two of the suspects involved were students at the school. No students or staff were hurt. 

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Houston First Corporation assessing how to get broken Montrose-area 59/69 bridge lights back on

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Posted on February 1, 2023 · A series of decorative lights above the Southwest Freeway, installed before Houston last hosted the Super Bowl in 2017, have not been functioning for months.

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Do Houston police officers have enough regard for pedestrians?

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Posted on January 30, 2023 · Houston Police Department officers struck and killed three pedestrians during the last month. According to those involved in police oversight, that should be cause for departmental policy and training reviews.

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Pedestrian killed in crash with Houston Police Department officer for third time in three weeks

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Posted on January 17, 2023 · The Harris County District Attorney's Office says each case will be referred to a grand jury to determine whether criminal charges should be filed against any of the involved officers.

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