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Hazmat spill shuts down I-35 South in Austin
A hazardous-materials spill led to a full closure of all southbound lanes of I-35 near Stassney Lane in Austin, with authorities expecting the shutdown to last through the evening. The incident is not crash-related, and drivers are being advised to use alternate routes and allow extra travel time. -
Major flight delays hit Texas airports amid federal shutdown
The ongoing federal government shutdown has caused significant operational disruptions at Texas airports, with ground delays and cancellations reported at key hubs including Austin-Bergstrom, George Bush Intercontinental, and Dallas-Fort Worth International. Inbound flights were delayed for up to an hour, and airlines are urging travelers to check status updates before heading to the airport. -
Houston braces for first freeze as “Blue Norther” forces dramatic weather shift
After a stretch of warm weekends, southeast Texas is facing a rapid temperature drop as a strong cold front sweeps through. Houston and surrounding areas could see lows in the 30s and 40s by Monday, with gusty north winds expected to add to the chill. -
Governor Abbott awards $14 M in career-training grants statewide
The Texas Workforce Commission and Governor Greg Abbott announced more than $14 million in Jobs & Education for Texans (JET) grants, distributed to colleges and school districts across the state. The funds will support equipment for high-demand career-technical education programs and train over 6,500 students for jobs in growing industries.
