Technically, Lake Houston and Lake Conroe aren’t flood infrastructure. They were built decades ago to be sources of drinking water. Still, the two massive lakes can potentially store water.

People gather to bypass a bridge over Lake Houston along West Lake Houston Parkway after it was closed because of high water on May 4 in Kingwood.

Local News Heads up, drivers! I-10 shut down in both directions on west side of town CenterPoint Energy has closed the main lanes of I-10 near West Sam Houston Tollway for electric grid enhancement.

They originally said all main lanes in both directions along I-10 near the West Sam Houston Tollway would be shut down from 5 a.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday both this weekend and next (April 12 ...

Update: I-610 West Loop northbound frontage road just after San Felipe crews have one left lane open as they continue to work. They are now placing asphalt for additional pavement support.

So, it's sometimes Sam Houston Parkway and sometimes Sam Houston Tollway. If you aren't sure which you're on, the Harris County Toll Road Authority will be sure to track you down and let you know.

According to the Houston Police Department, the ordeal began at about 2:05 p.m. on the I-610 South Loop, where a vehicle with fake paper plates ran a red light.

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