Protecting Lives or Penalizing Vulnerability? Houston’s New Median Ordinance Raises Questions

The Houston City Council has recently taken a decisive step to bolster public safety by approving an ordinance that bans “sitting, standing or walking on median strips that are six feet wide or less,” as well as on divided roadways lacking a median altogether. Violation of this measure now constitutes a Class C misdemeanor, carrying…

Lightning Strike Forces 45-Minute Shutdown of I-10 at Lathrop: What Houston Drivers Need to Know

Houston motorists were met with an unexpected—and electrifying—roadblock recently when a lightning strike ignited power lines over Interstate 10 near Lathrop Street, prompting a full closure of both eastbound and westbound lanes. The Incident According to KHOU’s traffic update, a lightning bolt struck an overhead power line, resulting in a fire that sent those lines…

Crash on I-35W Near Crowley Causes Major Delays: Know Your Rights After a Traffic Incident

A crash at the intersection of I-35W and FM 1187 near Crowley in Tarrant County brought traffic to a standstill Thursday morning, highlighting once again how a single accident can ripple across a community and cause serious disruptions. According to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), multiple lanes were closed due to the crash, leading…