This Week's Headlines

SoHo announces 2025 Hall of Honor inductees

Police chase ends with multiple charges

County, MUD celebrate Easter

Shooting at Scarsdale nightclub injures 4

Suspect charged in March murder case

Puppies worth $10K stolen from pet shop

PISD’s Powell bids farewell

Pct. 2 officials celebrate Easter

CBHS places 3rd in district meet

Pct. 8 to host drug Take Back Day

Cornyn, Cruz present bill to bring Space Shuttle Discovery to Houston

San Jacinto College candidates answer Leader’s election questionnaire

Thompson places big at cheer and dance invitational

Meador competes in district science fair

Dobie FFA students participate in HLSR

Wolverines’ Bolden qualifies for 6A state

Dobie softball gets Ridge Point

Dobie baseball locks up Division 1 playoff berth

Longstreet named PISD’s incoming athletic director

Dickson leads TAMU at Oregon

Atkinson runners excel at PISD Get Fit Jog

SJC softball, baseball near postseason play

Longhorn boys’ hoops will have new leader

Fernandez vaults 9-6 at RIIIs

Sagemont Cowboys’ Goddesses to play 7-on-7 football game April 27 at Dobie main

Lutheran South Academy golf trio earns TAPPS All-District status

Richard MIP for Illinois State FB

Local Transportation Information

Department of Public Safety
Located at 111 Tri-Star, at Highway 3 across from Ellington Field. This office issues Driver Licenses, Learner's permits and official identification cards. The office is open from 8 to 5 Monday through Friday. For information call 281-486-8242.

Houston Airport System
Hobby Airport
Hobby Airport, 7800 Airport Blvd., is used by approximately 8 million passengers annually. The airport is situated on approximately 1300 acres, with 400 improved acres for buildings, aircraft pavement and parking facilities.

Ellington Airport/Ellington Joint Reserve Base
On Highway 3 (Old Galveston Road) is a former military base now owned by the city of Houston. Ellington is used to support military and NASA, to act as a reliever airport for Houston Hobby Airport, to promote general aviation and provide space for airport related activities not requiring direct airfield access.

Metro Bus
The Houston Metro Bus serves the South Belt area with daily transit service from various locations within the area to Almeda Mall, Hobby Airport and downtown with transfers available to many areas including the medical center.

South Belt Park and Ride
The South Belt Park and Ride, 11755 Sabo Road has capacity for approximately 950 vehicles. The facility connects to the High Occupancy Vehicle lane of the Gulf Freeway. It features security, a shelter area and telephone access.

South Belt Pool and Ride
The South Belt Pool and Ride located on the Gulf Freeway between Fuqua and South Belt has capacity for approximately 450 vehicles. It is designed for car and van poolers and has direct access to the HOV lane. It, like the South Belt Park and Ride, features security, a shelter area and telephone access.

The Port of Houston Authority
The Port of Houston has been instrumental in the city of Houston's development as a center of international trade. About 88 steamship lines offer service linking Houston with 1,053 ports in 203 countries. It is also home to a $15 billion petrochemical complex, the largest in the nation and second largest worldwide.