This morning our Jorge Vela met with Ray Pedraza with the Texas Department of Transportation to discuss road conditions. Pedraza said TxDOT had zero road closures overnight and does not anticipate any going into Tuesday night.
With weather conditions rapidly evolving in parts of Texas this week, including a winter storm warning, the Texas Department of Transportation announced it would close multiple offices on Thursday. According to the National Weather Service,
Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.
"It's a saltwater solution, and it helps prevent ice from bonding to roadways," Jeff Barker, a spokesperson for TxDOT, said of brine.
TEMPLE, Texas — An Arctic blast may cause hazardous driving conditions across Texas this week. Ahead of the expected winter weather, many roads were treated with a brine solution to help prevent them from icing over.
What started off as a perfect Saturday in Austin quickly changed in the afternoon, reminding Central Texas winter is not over. From city crews, to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), to electric companies everyone is getting ready for what might happen in the next few days.
Karen Lynn Douglas is one of several women to be attacked while home alone in the neighborhood in 1981, Texas Department of Transportation says.
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.
Texas officials prepare for a winter storm by elevating emergency response and coordinating statewide agency efforts.
A hard freeze could soon arrive in SE Texas next week. Do you have everything you need? Check here for a list of items and to-dos for preparation.
North Texas is likely to see a three-day stretch of bone-chilling cold starting Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
According to Rickey Dailey with the Texas Department of Transportation, no road closures are reported at this time, however, officials discourage drivers from doing any unnecessary traveling.