An attractive woman is sitting at a table for two, giving a "this-isn't- going-to-work" speech to a significant other. The camera changes angle, and it then becomes clear that she's not dumping a boyfriend - but dumping a gas pump. The video is the first-place winner of the American Public ...

    Calling all commuters: If you ride METRO, turn on your video camera and tell why you commute. The American Public Transportation Association is sponsoring a "Dump the Pump" video contest in which the grand prize winner will receive a year of free rides and an iPod Touch. So create a video and tape yourself telling why ...

 Tomorrow is the third annual, national Dump the Pump Day in which transit agencies nationwide are urging people to take public transit, save gas and help save the environment. If you’ve never tried METRO before, it’s a good day to take a ride – and then make a commitment to ride public transit one day a ...

In 31 days, it will officially be summertime…when the livin’ is easy and the cotton is high - and here in Houston, the start of dog days when temperatures soar to triple digits and people start planning road trips. June 21 is also a day you can help the environment and save on fuel costs by joining in National Dump the Pump Day. ...