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.

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.

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

The Texas Department of Transportation is holding an open meeting Thursday to gather public input on a proposed freeway project. The proposed 25-mile freeway

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

If it warms up enough during the day Tuesday, it’s possible for some of that accumulated snow and ice to melt, but snow or ice that sticks around Tuesday will refreeze Wednesday night, when temperatures are expected to plunge into the 20s or teens, Platt said.

Icy conditions blanket Austin-area roads, with few crashes reported. Officials advise avoiding travel if possible.

A grant awarded to Austin Energy will place hundreds of new electric vehicle charging stations around the community through the 2020s, local and federal leaders announced in Janua

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 city announced the completion of road improvements along San Jacinto Boulevard and Trinity Street earlier this month, a project aimed at enhancing transportation options and improving safety.

The Texas Historical Commission has honored Leah Moncure, a trailblazing female engineer, with a historical marker outside her childhood home. Moncure broke barriers as the first female

The Texas Department of Transportation is investing $424 million toward Interstate 20 in the Midland/Odessa area, spanning about 11 miles of improvements. According to release, TxDOT plans to do the following in 2025,