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Deputies Investigate Traffic Fatality

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:54:44 GMT

Travis County Sheriff's Deputies are investigating a traffic fatality in South Austin.

AFD: Arson Set Fire to Limo Rental Co.

Crystal Cotti — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:59:42 GMT

Austin fire investigators say arson is to blame for a blaze that engulfed a limo rental company located in the 11900 block of I-35 in North Austin Friday morning.

Study: Tolls Save Time, Reduce Emissions

Lauren Petrowski — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:40:17 GMT

They save you time, money and reduce emissions. A study released Monday shows the benefits of using toll roads.

Deadly Wreck Kills Teen

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:31:05 GMT

A deadly wreck Thursday night in Travis County killed one person and injured another.

Cap Metro Raises Bus Fares

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:53:38 GMT

Capital Metro Board of Directors have approved a fare increase that will raise the rates for local and express, MetroRail, MetroAccess and RideShare services. The new local bus fare will increase to $1.00 and take effect Jan. 18, 2010.

18-Wheeler Fire Causes Traffic Backup

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 20:19:58 GMT

The Austin Fire Department responded to an 18-wheeler that caught on fire in the 12100 block of northbound I-35 near Braker Lane on Monday afternoon. The truck fire caused lanes on northbound I-35 to be shut down for a short while as fire crews put out the fire.

TxDOT: Drive Carefully During Storms

Lauren Petrowski — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 10:50:36 GMT

With the approaching storms -- the road conditions could get tricky out there -- especially near low water crossings.

Traffic Delays Expected for UT-OU Game

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:30:43 GMT

Thousands of football fans are expected to make their way to the Cotton Bowl this weekend for the Red River Rivalry, and transportation officials are urging drivers to use caution because heavy traffic is expected.

State Pulling Final Plug on Corridor

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:31:36 GMT

The Texas Department of Transportation is pulling the last plug on the Trans-Texas Corridor, Gov. Rick Perry's embattled plan to build a toll-road network across the state.

Head-On Collision Kills Two on Hwy. 183

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 15:01:39 GMT

Two people were killed in a head-on collision on Hwy. 183 in Mustang Ridge early Thursday morning. DPS says, the drivers of both vehicles collided into each other at full speed around 6 a.m.