Solar eclipse leads to increase in traffic on major Texas roads

With thousands of people coming into Central Texas for the total solar eclipse, TxDOT prepared for increased traffic to come along with it.

Austin traffic: Construction to cause lane reductions on S. Lamar

There will be traffic changes impacting S. Lamar Boulevard between Kinney Avenue and W. Mary Street due to construction.

NY officials warn of major gridlock across state during total solar eclipse

Hundreds of thousands of tourists are expected to flock to New York to witness the once-in-a-generation occasion, likely causing major traffic jams in and around New York.

Bracket ranks worst drivers in Austin area

Austin-based social media personality "Evil Mopac" has introduced a bracket with a pretty dubious distinction: Who is the worst driver in Austin?

Roads near US 290 and Mopac reopen after incident: APD

Roads near US 290 and Mopac have reopened after Austin police responded to an incident in the area.

Texas school bus crash: District says bus did not have seatbelts

The community around Tom Green Elementary School is reeling after a preschooler was killed in a crash involving a Hays CISD school bus on its way back from a field trip.

Overnight road closures on I-35 set for this week

There are some overnight closures this week all along I-35 that might impact your commute.

Texas school bus crash: Classes canceled Monday for Tom Green Elementary

The campus will instead be open for students and staff who want to voluntarily seek counseling services from specialized crisis and trauma counselors

Solar eclipse 2024: TxDOT prepares for high traffic during celestial event

April's total solar eclipse is expected to bring masses to the Austin area. TxDOT says they are preparing for high traffic leading up to, during and after the event.

Train crashes into 18-wheeler in Hutto

Hutto police responded to a crash between a train and an 18-wheeler.

I-35 expansion project: Austin receives $105M grant for freeway cap

The City of Austin received $105M grant to help fund the I-35 expansion project. District 8 Austin City Council member Paige Ellis spoke about the project, and how the new funding will help.

Williamson County road opens after expansion project

As Williamson County continues to grow in population, the county is working on expanding roads, like CR 245.

Rollover crash near airport causes major traffic delays

A rollover crash on SH 71 near the airport caused major traffic delays in the area lasting an hour and a half.

Crash on Mopac kills a pedestrian in northwest Austin: police

A pedestrian is dead after being hit by a vehicle on Mopac in northwest Austin, according to police. Police ask drivers to avoid the area.

Austin gets $105M grant for I-35 freeway cap at Cesar Chavez

The city of Austin has received approval for a $105 million federal grant for its Our Future 35 project, which would involve freeway caps and stitches over portions of I-35 in Central Austin.