Man killed in Killeen hit-and-run crash

Man killed in Killeen hit-and-run crash

The man was ejected from his motorcycle and landed in the road, where he was struck by another vehicle that failed to stop and render aid, says Killeen police.

The man was ejected from his motorcycle and landed in the road, where he was struck by another vehicle that failed to stop and render aid, says Killeen police.

Watch out for students, school zones, says Texas DPS

Watch out for students, school zones, says Texas DPS

Texas DPS is offering tips to drivers to help keep roads safe for students and staff as the new school year begins for districts across the state.

Texas DPS is offering tips to drivers to help keep roads safe for students and staff as the new school year begins for districts across the state.

‘Plain, straightforward’ cellphone laws reduce crash rates, study finds

‘Plain, straightforward’ cellphone laws reduce crash rates, study finds

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday looked at data from Oregon, Washington and California, states with broad prohibitions on cell phone use in cars.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety on Tuesday looked at data from Oregon, Washington and California, states with broad prohibitions on cell phone use in cars.

Bridge repair work to shut down part of North Lamar Boulevard

Bridge repair work to shut down part of North Lamar Boulevard

Union Pacific is conducting work to secure the underside of the bridge and stop debris from falling onto the road. The work is scheduled to last three days.

Union Pacific is conducting work to secure the underside of the bridge and stop debris from falling onto the road. The work is scheduled to last three days.

Austin-area schools look to fill more than 50 crossing guard positions

Austin-area schools look to fill more than 50 crossing guard positions

Crossing guards earn $15 per hour and work 2.5 hours per weekday as part of the city's Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Program.

Crossing guards earn $15 per hour and work 2.5 hours per weekday as part of the city's Safe Routes to School Crossing Guard Program.

Human billboards part of TxDOT's 'Be Safe. Drive Smart' campaign

Human billboards part of TxDOT's 'Be Safe. Drive Smart' campaign

The Texas Department of Transportation is trying a new strategy in its latest campaign to grab the attention of drivers and pedestrians.

The Texas Department of Transportation is trying a new strategy in its latest campaign to grab the attention of drivers and pedestrians.

I-35 to US 183 northbound flyover to close for a week

I-35 to US 183 northbound flyover to close for a week

The northbound I-35 to northbound US 183 flyover will be closed starting at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 31 through Sunday, August 7, weather permitting.

The northbound I-35 to northbound US 183 flyover will be closed starting at 9 p.m. on Sunday, July 31 through Sunday, August 7, weather permitting.

Major Austin intersections see 31% drop in serious crashes after safety improvements

Major Austin intersections see 31% drop in serious crashes after safety improvements

Austin Transportation has been working on safety improvements at dozens of high-crash intersections as part of the Vision Zero program to eliminate serious injures and fatalities on Austin roads.

Austin Transportation has been working on safety improvements at dozens of high-crash intersections as part of the Vision Zero program to eliminate serious injures and fatalities on Austin roads.

Exotic animal spotted running near Houston highway

Exotic animal spotted running near Houston highway

It's wild kingdom in Houston! The other day it was a cow seeking shelter on a Houston lawn from the heat. Now, it's a different kind of animal spotted running near a Houston highway!

It's wild kingdom in Houston! The other day it was a cow seeking shelter on a Houston lawn from the heat. Now, it's a different kind of animal spotted running near a Houston highway!

NTSB: Dad, not 13-year-old, was driving truck that hit USW golf team’s van; had meth in system

NTSB: Dad, not 13-year-old, was driving truck that hit USW golf team’s van; had meth in system

A Texas man, not his 13-year-old son, was driving the pickup truck that crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a van carrying New Mexico college golfers, killing nine people, and he had methamphetamine in his system, investigators said.

A Texas man, not his 13-year-old son, was driving the pickup truck that crossed into the oncoming lane and struck a van carrying New Mexico college golfers, killing nine people, and he had methamphetamine in his system, investigators said.

Citywide microsurfacing on Kyle roads to start July 18

Citywide microsurfacing on Kyle roads to start July 18

Viking Construction will be microsurfacing roads in the city of Kyle beginning Monday, July 18 and going through Tuesday, July 26.

Viking Construction will be microsurfacing roads in the city of Kyle beginning Monday, July 18 and going through Tuesday, July 26.

Roads closed following large gas leak in Georgetown, avoid the area

Roads closed following large gas leak in Georgetown, avoid the area

Traffic is being diverted through subdivisions and shopping centers. Residents are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes, if possible.

Traffic is being diverted through subdivisions and shopping centers. Residents are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes, if possible.