Cass County judges want the state to shift one penny of the motor‑fuels tax to counties — a move supporters say could free about $190M a year for local repairs.

A deadly crash on SH 195 near Florence closed a lane and shut the northbound SH 138 exit, prompting delays and alternate‑route warnings from authorities.

Dripping Springs picked engineering and finance teams and is pursuing TWDB funding to expand wastewater capacity after a Texas Supreme Court decision cleared the permit.

A four‑level, 75,000+ sq ft addition at Austin‑Bergstrom is taking shape to speed security and baggage handling.

State officials closed a $17 million TMVRLF loan to rehab the San Felipe East Springs containment wall and expand Del Rio’s treatment plant to boost Laughlin AFB’s water resilience.

TxDOT has applied for CAMPO design grants to study widening U.S. 290, RM 1826 and RM 12 near Dripping Springs as traffic and population surge in Hays County.

County leaders broke ground Thursday on a $132M rebuild of Hero Way (RM 2243) to widen the corridor, add frontage roads and a shared-use path between Leander and Georgetown.

Groundbreaking for the RM 2243 expansion in Williamson County signifies the start of important infrastructure improvements to enhance safety and mobility for drivers and pedestrians, funded by local and federal sources.

Cayman Airways introduces a seasonal nonstop service from Austin to Grand Cayman, offering direct access to the Caribbean destination with perks like free drinks, meals, and carry-on.

Leander urges customers to keep daily water use under 11 MGD ahead of a four‑day BCRUA plant shutdown starting Feb. 2 to avoid low pressure or boil‑water notices.

Pflugerville approved $80.1M in certificates of obligation to finish a roughly 15‑mile raw water pipeline and expand its water treatment plant, selling the debt to TWDB for cheaper borrowing.

A clogged city sewer in November left a Pflugerville family with raw sewage in their home and only partial reimbursement from the city. The incident spotlights gaps in how backups are handled.

The article describes the hazardous icy road conditions in Central and North Texas following a winter storm, with main roads only partially clear and secondary roads still dangerous. Residents are advised to stay home due to the risks of black ice.