On Friday, November 28, Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced C.J. Stroud’s official return. The quarterback will be accessible for the Indianapolis Colts game tomorrow at 1:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. CET). Stroud hasn’t been able to start since suffering a concussion during the Week 9 game against the Broncos. On Sunday, Stroud will return to the saddle for his team’s Week 13 matchup with the Indianapolis Colts, the division leaders. In an effort to rescue their season by qualifying for the playoffs, the Texans will want to win and gain ground in the AFC South.

Houston Texans get major injury boost as C.J. Stroud returns for must-win Week 13 clash

According to Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans revealed on Friday that safety Jalen Pitre and quarterback C.J. Stroud had cleared concussion protocol and would play against the Colts in Week 13 after missing several games.After missing two games due to a concussion in Week 9, Stroud resumed practice in Week 12. He only played on Tuesday, and he missed another game due to Houston’s short week leading up to a Thursday night game against the Bills. Fortunately, backup Davis Mills led Houston to a 3-0 record while filling in, making this game in Indianapolis crucial. According to Stroud, that gave the team a boost when their season was in danger of ending.Stroud said this week, according to ESPN:“You see guys step up and start to take more on the plate and rise to the occasion.. Of course, we didn’t start off the best. But we know what type of team we have. We’re very talented.”The good news for Houston supporters is that he has been cleared to play after completing all three days of practice this week. It may not seem like it, but his comeback at this point in the season is crucial. Given the situation, Houston cannot afford to slow down, and if it wants to maintain its momentum, all of its best players must be available. Stroud had passed for 1,702 yards and 11 touchdowns before the incident.

Texans turn back to C.J. Stroud as struggling offense seeks spark in crucial playoff push

Stroud, who was previously chosen with the second overall choice in the draft, was named the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023. Despite a minor decline in his performance in year two, the Ohio State product led the Texans to a 10-7 record last season.However, Stroud has struggled with injuries and inconsistent play in 2025. He has only averaged 212.8 yards passing per game while going 3-5 as a starter. He is also the greatest choice to revive Houston’s chances of making the postseason. Stroud and the Texans, who are now 6-5, have advanced to the playoffs in both of his first two seasons in the Lone Star State. In the meantime, the offence has not shown much faith in Davis Mills, his backup. Houston scored just 60 net yards in the latter two quarters of the game against the Bills, which was their lowest total of the 2025 campaign. Leading the offence, Mills failed to connect with his running backs and missed a number of crucial passes. Now, Stroud is ready to take on the field.Also read: C.J. Stroud struggles while Davis Mills shines: Is Houston’s QB situation shifting?

With the National Weather Service announcing a Winter Storm Warning for much of Central and Northern Indiana this holiday weekend, Indianapolis transportation officials have released their preparation plans.

The NWS forecast calls for 1 to 6 inches of snow Nov. 29 in the Indianapolis metro area, with the least snow expected south of Interstate 70 and amounts increasing northward.

In anticipation of snow starting Saturday morning, the Indianapolis Department of Public Works announced it will treat roads starting Friday, Nov. 28.

At 11 p.m., AFSCME Local #725 crews will begin their 12-hour shifts monitoring and preparing roads throughout the city. As snow begins to fall, crews will focus on prioritizing and clearing one-way roads, bridge overpasses, thoroughfares and streets abutting hospitals and fire stations.

Starting at about midnight, the Indiana Department of Transportation will have a few crews preparing roads and highways throughout Indianapolis, with additional crews tackling highways outside of Indianapolis starting at 4 a.m.

Once the snow begins to fall, INDOT will send its full crew out to treat and service roads and highways across Indianapolis and Indiana.

“It takes about 2 to 3 hours for our plows to complete their routes and they usually travel about 25 miles an hour,” said Jordan Yaney, public relations director for INDOT East Central district.

“We just want to remind people that just because they don’t see a plow in their 10-minute drive, it doesn’t mean we’re not out.”

INDOT also recommends that drivers provide enough space, which is about 600 feet or more, between vehicles while traveling on icy roads.

Get your abandoned vehicle before the snowstorm

In preparation for the upcoming snowstorm, the Indiana State Police announced it will tow all abandoned vehicles in Indianapolis that the department considers a road hazard.

People whose cars have been towed can visit the Indianapolis government “towed vehicle” webpage to find their vehicle, or at www.indy.gov/activity/dbns-tow-programs.

The Indianapolis Department of Public Works also shares updates about Marion County road conditions on its X page.

Live Indianapolis, Indiana weather radar

You can also check the NWS Indianapolis page on X, formerly Twitter, for updates about the weather.

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A travel advisory is the lowest level of local travel advisory.

“Routine travel or activities may be restricted in areas because of a hazardous situation, and individuals should use caution or avoid those areas,” according IN.gov.

A travel watch means that conditions are threatening to the public so only essential travel is recommended. A travel warning means that unless you are in emergency management, you are recommended to be off the roads.

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Driving in Indianapolis? Check out this live traffic map, per Waze

Drivers can use a free live traffic map from Waze to navigate Indianapolis. The navigation app from Waze provides traffic updates, road condition information and offers directions.

Safe driving tips for snow and ice

Staying safe on Indiana’s roads during a winter storm can depend largely on how well you’re prepared. The Indiana Department of Transportation offers these tips:

A 6-year-old boy is dead after accidentally shooting himself with a relative’s handgun, an Indianapolis Metropolitan Police spokesperson confirmed.

At 4:09 p.m., on Nov. 27, officers were called to a home in the 5200 block of Corgan Way on the city’s southwest side. Officers found the boy shot, and he was taken to an area hospital in critical condition but later died.

“Your heart just sinks. We just have to do better. We cannot allow our little ones, who were the voice for, who are just innocent and don’t know any better, to get a hold of a weapon like this,” Officer Tommy Thompson said. “It’s just sad. Far too young. For this child’s life that’s been taken, I hope we can take something from it.”

Thompson said the boy’s parents were on their way to the city and other family members were taken downtown for questioning. No one is being detained at this time.

“It sounds like a tragic accident. There are no words that can ever express the feeling that I’m sure this family member’s going through, who was the owner of this firearm, and how it got into this child’s hands. Their mental health is going to have to be monitored for a while,” Thompson said.

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