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'Home to nearly half of Texas’ population': What’s driving deadly crashes along I-35?
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (290+ words) WACO, Texas (KXXV) " Interstate 35 is one of the busiest highways in the state, connecting some of Texas" largest cities and carrying thousands of drivers through Central Texas every day. But recent deadly crashes have raised new concerns about safety along…...
New roundabout opens at Bryan intersection amid mixed reactions from residents
2+ week, 14+ hour ago (441+ words) BRYAN, Texas (KRHD) " A new roundabout at South College Avenue and Carson Street in Bryan is now open to traffic, marking a significant change along one of the city's busiest corridors. The roundabout was installed as part of the larger…...
Waco City Council approves $1.5+ million contract for I-35 bridge lights
3+ week, 1+ day ago (134+ words) WACO, Texas (KXXV) " The Waco City Councilrecently approved a contract for replacing the bridge lights on the I-35 frontage road bridges that run parallel to the interstate over the Brazos River. According to the city agenda packet, the current bridge lighting…...
A look at 2026: More road construction ahead for Waco
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (407+ words) WACO, Texas (KXXV) " Drivers across Central Texas have spent much of the past year navigating major construction zones, and transportation officials said more work is ahead in 2026 as several long-term projects continue. TxDOT Public Information Officer Jake Smith said some…...
Spike in electric scooter thefts alarms Texas A&M students
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (363+ words) COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) " Electric bike and scooter thefts are surging at Texas A&M University, leaving students worried about their daily transportation and taking extra precautions to protect their rides. University police report 15 electric scooters and bikes have been…...
'What took them so long?': Thousands of truck-driving schools could close after violations investigation
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (403+ words) WACO, Texas (KXXV) " Thousands of truck-driving schools across the country could soon shut down after the U.S. Department of Transportation identified widespread compliance violations during recent investigations. Eddy Hooker, director of ACE Truck-Driving Academy in Waco, said the public often forgets…...
Killeen road construction delays frustrate residents as city cites weather, underground issues
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (180+ words) KILLEEN, Texas (KXXV) " Killeen residents are frustrated with road construction delays that have persisted since August 2023, particularly on Gilmer Street, as city officials cite weather conditions and unexpected underground discoveries as primary causes. Check out the story: Killeen residents are…...
Krenek Tap Road in College Station getting $8.5 million rebuild, including utilities and sidewalks
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (257+ words) Hi! I'm Kenny Graves, your Neighborhood Reporter for the Brazos Valley. COLLEGE STATION, Texas (KRHD) " Krenek Tap Road has been approved for an $8.5 million overhaul that will include concrete pavement, wider sidewalks and replacing underground utilities. The road serves as…...
TxDOT sets public hearings on possible I-14 changes, Lampasas County residents respond
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (417+ words) LAMPASAS COUNTY, Texas (KXXV) " TxDOT has announced a series of public hearings to discuss possible changes to Interstate 14, a corridor that would stretch from Copperas Cove to Lometa. "Short-term, it's going to hurt some people. I think long-term, everyone will…...
Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (856+ words) DALLAS " The state agency in charge of building Texas" massive highways says Texans need more ways to get around if the state's going to continue to grow " a stunning acknowledgment in car-dominant Texas. A draft of the first-of-its-kind Texas Department…...