Georgetown ISD is proposing staggered start times for 2026-27 to make bus runs more efficient and potentially save up to $1 million a year. Trustees are set to review the plan Jan. 26.

An 18-wheeler overturned on Highway 87 near Fredericksburg, causing southbound lane closures and necessitating a detour for traffic. No injuries were reported.

TxDOT urges Texans to avoid travel due to an approaching winter storm and has pre-treated roads with 1 million gallons of brine. They advise caution and offer updates via their website and hotline.

An overturned 18-wheeler blocked U.S. 87 near Fredericksburg on Friday, and deputies warned the closure could last through the day.

A $225M deep‑water intake and two‑mile tunnel under Lake Travis will let Cedar Park, Leander and Round Rock pump water from far below the lake to boost drought resilience.

The Texas-born 'poker chip' asphalt testing method has been adopted as a national standard, promising improved road durability by better assessing asphalt binder quality.

TxDOT has outlined an early $1.4B plan to overhaul 11 miles of SH 46 near New Braunfels — big changes are proposed, but construction isn’t funded yet.

Procurement for Austin's Phase 1 light rail moved forward Friday as ATP opened bids for design and construction. Officials say construction could begin in 2027 while financing fights continue.

Austin ISD released new stop‑arm camera clips that it says show Waymo robotaxis driving past buses with stop arms extended, prompting fresh federal scrutiny. The district has asked Waymo to pause service during school‑run hours and regulators want answers by Jan. 20.

TxDOT launched an awareness campaign to educate on identifying and reporting human trafficking, including employee training and distributing informational posters.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport saw a slight rise in passenger traffic but a decrease in cargo volumes in November 2025, with mixed results among different airlines.

TxDOT advances infrastructure with the I-35 Capital Express Central project in Austin, tunneling for flood resilience, and multiple road safety and capacity projects across Texas, improving highways and expressways.

Leander plans to raise railroad tracks over Crystal Falls Parkway at US 183 to cut traffic backups and improve safety while seeking a $40M state grant.