Houston Public MediaJun 17, 2025

For the second week in a row, Houston Mayor John Whitmire has announced increased traffic law enforcement along select freeways in the city in an attempt to address concerns about road rage and reckless driving. 

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/traffic/2025/06/17/524219/houston-mayor-begins-traffic-enforcement-initiative-along-hwy-288-south-loop/

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Houston mayor launches another traffic enforcement initiative, focusing on SH 288 and South Loop 610

Mayor John Whitmire announced in a social media video that traffic enforcement would be “enhanced" along the two freeways. Last week, the focus was I-45 and I-69/U.S. 59. 

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Houston Public MediaFeb 28, 2025

Velocity Sim Racing Lounge is holding its grand opening Saturday in Houston's Sawyer Yards area. It offers virtual driving experiences in a sports bar atmosphere.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/business/2025/02/28/514706/houstons-new-simulated-car-racing-lounge-set-for-grand-opening/

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Houston’s new simulated car racing lounge set for grand opening

Velocity Sim Racing Lounge, located in the Sawyer Yards area, offers virtual driving experiences in a sports bar atmosphere.

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Houston Public MediaMar 15, 2024

Texas cowboy Marty Yates got stuck in traffic on his way to compete at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, so he hopped and his horse and rode to NRG Stadium, where he won his tie-down roping semifinal.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/events/houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo/2024/03/15/480735/pro-cowboy-marty-yates-beats-loop-610-traffic-by-riding-horse-to-houston-livestock-show-and-rodeo/

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Pro cowboy Marty Yates beats Loop 610 traffic by riding horse to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

Yates, a 29-year-old calf roper from Stephenville, won his tie-down roping semifinal on Wednesday night after arriving at NRG Stadium on horseback. The performance earned him $3,000, a spot in Sunday's event finals and a measure of fame on social media.

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