AUSTIN (KXAN) — Officers and emergency staff across Central Texas said they’ve been responding to dozens of crashes since early Tuesday morning. As snow and ice accumulated on roads, ice thickened and created slick and dangerous conditions.

"It's a saltwater solution, and it helps prevent ice from bonding to roadways," Jeff Barker, a spokesperson for TxDOT, said of brine.

Both chambers are off to a fast start, with each unveiling its plan to guide state spending for the two-year budget cycle that starts Sept. 1.

TxDOT is treating roads as the Arctic blast of cold weather hits Central Texas. Jeff Barker with the Texas Department of Transportation has more on the work being done and what you should do if you plan on being out on the roads.

The Texas Department of Transportation is working with the Texas Department of Public Safety to address winter weather conditions. Troopers are accompanying brining convoys and advising drivers

Opened in late 2012, the southern section of SH 130 has reported a 72% increase in overall traffic since 2019.

Ahead of the winter storm, crews have been working round the clock to treat roads with a brine solution to help prevent them from icing over. We've seen the white streaks left behind by brine on streets and highways from Westheimer in the Galleria area south to the Galveston Causeway.

Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.

What started off as a perfect Saturday in Austin quickly changed in the afternoon, reminding Central Texas winter is not over. From city crews, to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), to electric companies everyone is getting ready for what might happen in the next few days.

Winter weather forced Texas DPS to close driver license offices across the state. TEXAS, USA — Texas was hit with winter weather in the central and southeastern portions of the state, which has caused numerous Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) driver license office locations to close.

City officials gave a presentation on the state of the city of Dripping Springs during a Chamber of Commerce meeting Jan. 22.

Tuesday's winter storm shut down many aspects of city operations. For some Austin departments, like the Texas Department of Transportation, it was all hands-on