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Car fire snarls traffic on MoPac in north Austin

A car fire on MoPac Expy in north Austin Tue. blocked lanes, closed express segments, and caused delays; no injuries reported, cause under investigation. read more

You won't be able to listen to police scanners in Austin starting on Monday. Here's why.

Public safety agencies – including police, fire and EMS – will encrypt their radio feeds to add an extra layer of safety for first responders and the public. read more

Austin Confronts 23rd Traffic Fatality of 2024 as Police Probe Deadly Crash on Forbes Drive

Austin police investigate after a car crash on Forbes Drive results in the city's 23rd traffic fatality of 2024. read more

Relocating tech workers still love Austin, but another hub has become top pick

Tech workers continue to shuffle around and move to parts of the country outside of their Bay Area bubble. But lately, it seems that all the draw of a scrappier, growing tech market in Texas is still ... read more

More HOV lanes on I-35 could be coming to the Austin area

What I’m hearing is that potentially there will be HOV lanes all the way from SH 45 South, up and down I-35 all the way to Georgetown? Yes, that’s that’s what we’re looking ... read more

Garza's last day as Austin's interim city manager is May 3.

Garza, who first served as Austin's city manager from 1994 to 2002, was brought out of retirement in February 2023 to serve as the city's interim chief executive after the City Council fired Spencer ... read more

Austin Man Killed in 24th Traffic Fatality of Year, Suspect Charged with DWI and Accident Involving Death

A man was killed by a vehicle on East Riverside Drive, Austin; the driver faces DWI and death-related charges. read more

Austin illuminates northern city intersection in pedestrian safety pilot

The Austin Transportation and Public Works Department is operating a safety pilot project along Shoal Creek Boulevard at the intersection of Treadwell Boulevard. read more

Austin startup tunneling for underground deliveries raises $13M

There's a local startup that wants to make deliveries even faster — and without adding congestion to sidewalks and bike paths. read more

'This is a priority for us': Hamilton plans to overhaul traffic safety with multi-million dollar price tag

Councilman Michael Ryan said the council could green light a grant application providing as much as $15,000,000 for the city's problem intersections and roadways. read more

Two Dead in Fiery Semi Crash Near Austin, Indiana on I-65

The crash happened just before midnight on I-65 southbound between exits 34 and 29 near Austin. A crash reconstruction team is currently onsite and the interstate has been closed in the southbound ... read more