As winter weather looms over Austin, city and county leaders are taking proactive measures to ensure road safety. With rain already falling and temperatures exp
In effect from 6 AM Saturday to NOON Sunday. Accumulating ice in the form of freezing rain is likely across Central Texas.As winter weather looms over Austin, city and county leaders are taking proactive measures to ensure road safety.
With rain already falling and temperatures expected to drop near or below freezing by Saturday morning, officials are closely monitoring the situation. to ensure road safety. With rain already falling and temperatures expected to drop near or below freezing by Saturday morning, officials are closely monitoring the situation. Mayor Kirk Watson acknowledged the potential severity of the weekend's weather, stating, "There's a clear recognition of the severity of what this weekend could hold." Travis County Judge Andy Brown emphasized the unpredictability of Texas weather, saying, "We are preparing for the worst because we never completely know what the weather is going to do in Texas." The National Weather Service has predicted ice accumulations between one-tenth and one-quarter of an inch, which could make travel difficult, particularly on bridges, overpasses, and untreated roadways.In response, road crews have been pre-treating roads with a brine solution. Richard Mendoza, Austin Transportation & Public Works Director, assured residents that the solution "won't wash away" and that engineers are stationed throughout the city to monitor conditions. Antonio Lujan from the Texas Department of Transportation explained, "It actually starts to activate when it starts to get wet. So it's actually a good thing. It will start doing its job." Despite these preparations, Mendoza cautioned that freezing rain could still lead to icy roads, noting, "Those conditions can always be spotty in nature." Mayor Watson advised residents to avoid travel, stating, "Don’t be on the streets."Crews will be working in 12-hour shifts to monitor and address road conditions as needed. Residents are encouraged to report icy road conditions by calling 3-1-1.The cold front bringing freezing temperatures across the Lone Star State is currently working its way through the Texas panhandle, and could be on a faster pathThousands of Central Texas residents experienced power outages Friday morning.Austin Energy reported outages affecting 7,071 customers at 9:41 a.m., mostly in sThousands in San Marcos have power again after an outage due to multiple electric pole fires Friday morning, according to the San Marcos Police Department.PolicA Texas woman whose severely malnourished 7-year-old daughter was found locked in a closet last year was sentenced to 25 years in prison.Virginia Marie Gonzalesed Cruz faces backlash after a photo showed him on a plane in California days before Texas and the Northeast braced for a historic winter storm.
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