The death of professional boxer Hannah Rapp has drawn renewed attention to the dangers cyclists face on Texas roads, and to whether cities like Houston are doing enough to protect people traveling outside a vehicle. Rapp, 26, was killed...
A day out on the lake should be fun. But trips to Texas' lakes, river or the gulf can quickly turn dangerous when a boat operator operates unsafely. Speeding, motoring while intoxicated or operating unsafely can turn a pleasant trip into a...
With temperatures sometimes exceeding 110 degrees, working outside in Houston is no joke. Construction workers, roofers, landscapers, and other laborers spend hours working in direct sunlight. Day laborers are often exposed to heat-related...
A collision involving an SUV and an 18-wheeler left two people dead and another person injured on the Eastex Freeway in northeast Houston. According to the Houston Police Department, the crash occurred at approximately 4:45 p.m. on Sunday,...
Fees and procedures referenced below are current as of July 2026. A serious car accident usually leaves vehicles damaged, disabled, and blocking traffic. As you're processing what happened, a tow truck may arrive and an officer may ask where...
Date Facility / location Incident type Refinery Description Jan. 14, 2026 HF Sinclair Navajo Refining LLC, Artesia Refinery — Artesia, New Mexico Small fire / flange leak A flange leak saturated insulation material and caught...
Consider the following scenario: A car rear-ends you at high speed. As you recover and start to exchange information, the other driver tells you the car they're driving is a rental, so the rental company will pay for the damages. You walk away...
The act of lane-splitting, or riding in the same lane as another vehicle as a motorcycle, is a very hot-button topic. Sometimes, drivers unintentionally strike the motorcyclists as they pass, or cause the motorcyclist to strike them. The gut...
After a crash, it is common to hear the other driver say something along the lines of: “I didn’t see you,” “You were in my blind spot,” or “You came out of nowhere.” This statement can be extremely frustrating, especially if the...
It's the 4th of July. You're having a great time with the family, watching fireworks display that Houston puts on every year. All of a sudden — bam, one of your family members gets hit in the eye by a spend firework, falling debris, or a...
