Austin City Council will vote this week on funding for a new trail that will transform abandoned rail tracks and bridge the southern portion of the city with the Austin-Bergstrom International
Austin got around half an inch of snow overnight. The National Weather Service forecasts sunny conditions later in the day. The daytime high is expected to hit 38 degrees, but the "feels like" temperature could be roughly 10 degrees lower due to wind chill.
"It's a saltwater solution, and it helps prevent ice from bonding to roadways," Jeff Barker, a spokesperson for TxDOT, said of brine.
City and state agencies are preparing for the upcoming cold snap in Austin, with Austin Energy fully staffed and ready to respond to power outages, TxDOT laying brine on roads to prevent ice
The Texas Department of Transportation is working with the Texas Department of Public Safety to address winter weather conditions. Troopers are accompanying brining convoys and advising drivers
Austin potholes are prevalent this season, stressing infrastructure needs and the importance of TxDOT's prevention and repair strategy.
TxDOT is treating roads as the Arctic blast of cold weather hits Central Texas. Jeff Barker with the Texas Department of Transportation has more on the work being done and what you should do if you plan on being out on the roads.
As airports across the country struggled with delays and cancellations, Austin’s Bergstrom International Airport was able to weather the storm.
Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.
A grant awarded to Austin Energy will place hundreds of new electric vehicle charging stations around the community through the 2020s, local and federal leaders announced in Janua
Icy conditions blanket Austin-area roads, with few crashes reported. Officials advise avoiding travel if possible.
AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since early Tuesday morning. As snow and ice accumulated on roads, ice thickened and created slick and dangerous conditions.