Off-duty South Texas officer hit, killed by vehicle in North Austin

An off-duty Poteet Police Department officer was hit and killed while working a contract job at a North Austin construction zone.

Austin police conducts DWI Enforcement Initiative ahead of holiday

Police said the enforcement began on June 24 and will run through July 11. The no-refusal period will be in effect every Thursday-Sunday and extended to the Fourth of July holiday.

Wedding party celebrates along side of west Michigan freeway after limo catches fire on way to reception

A couple and their wedding party was on the way to west Michigan reception when their limo started overheating on the freeway. The vehicle caught fire, so they celebrated along the side of the road while they waited.

ATCEMS: Multiple hurt in crash involving semitruck on I-35

Drivers are being asked to avoid the area and to seek alternate routes, if possible. Drivers should also expect delays in the area because of this incident.

Crash involving 4 vehicles causes traffic in Round Rock

Round Rock police is asking drivers to find an alternate route following a four-vehicle crash on northbound I-35.

Groups sue TxDOT to stop proposed I-35 highway expansions

The state transportation department plans to spend more than $1 billion to expand the interstate between Highway 290 East to the north and Highway 71 to the south.

Zilker Park shuttle hopes to help alleviate traffic in area

Austin Parks and Recreation has launched a pilot program and is offering a free weekend shuttle to one of Austin's most popular spots.

WATCH: Florida driver uses sidewalk to avoid rush hour traffic, deputies say

A Florida driver who reportedly avoided rush hour traffic on a regular basis by taking the sidewalk was finally caught and ticketed by deputies. 

TxDOT completes upgrades at I-35, Parmer Lane in Travis County

The TxDOT project constructed a diverging diamond interchange, improved intersection bypass lanes, and added turn lanes at North Lamar Boulevard.

Annual street improvements underway around Austin

Crews will notify residents in advance of maintenance treatments in neighborhoods with doorhangers that list procedures and ask vehicles to be temporarily removed from the street.

Man charged with murder following fight in Austin apartment parking lot

On June 20, a pedestrian was run over by a car in a North Austin apartment parking lot. The driver had attempted to flee but he was physically restrained by other civilians.

Driver and dog safely rescued from dangling car in Tennessee

A vehicle went over an embankment in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, resulting in a complicated rescue by firefighters to stabilize the vehicle in such a precarious spot.

NYC taxi crashes into people on Manhattan sidewalk

Three people remained in critical condition Tuesday after a taxi crashed onto a sidewalk in Manhattan.

Police chase: Motorcyclist who led authorities on 2-county pursuit taken into custody

A motorcyclist wanted for speeding who led authorities on a pursuit in Los Angeles and Orange counties was taken into custody in the Echo Park area in dramatic fashion.

Austin fire responds to natural gas line break in North Austin

The Austin Fire Department is asking drivers to avoid the area of Braker Lane and Burnet Road due to a natural gas line break.

Fort Worth stunt driving suspects arrested after police chase

Police arrested three 18-year-old suspects for dangerous stunt driving and a chase that went from Fort Worth to Dallas Saturday night.

1 person killed in auto-pedestrian crash in North Austin

Austin-Travis County EMS says the crash happened at around 12:48 a.m. in the 7400 block of Chevy Chase.

1 person hospitalized after vehicle pinned under bus in North Austin

Austin-Travis County EMS reports the incident happened just before 11 p.m. on June 19 in the area of Dessau and Bradbury Lane.