The police department said in a Facebook post just after 4 p.m. that it was on the scene investigating a fatality on US 290 at the intersection of Kimbro Road. Read More

Less than a year after the Brenham Police Department relaunched its K-9 program, its sole four-legged officer is already making a massive impact on local crime and highway drug trafficking. Read More

First responders worked the scene after a crash that involved a heavy truck and another vehicle. Read More

A conservancy group is asking for some to speak up and help protect a Texas prairie as the state plans a new major highway. Read More

There is a stretch of Highway 290 west of Austin where the traffic thins, the land opens into rolling limestone hills, and the air starts to smell faintly of peaches and grapevines. Somewhere along ... Read More

First responders are investigating two deadly crashes, one on East U.S. 290 and the other on West U.S. 290. Read More

One person is dead and another is injured after a head-on collision on West U.S. 290, near Fitzhugh Road, in far southwest Austin. Austin-Travis County EMS said Thursday night that crews responded to ... Read More

Austin-Travis County EMS said an adult was pronounced dead at the scene in the 9300 block of the East U.S. 290 westbound service road after a crash between a vehicle and a motorcy ... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas - A man is dead after an early morning crash off East U.S. 290 on Thursday. Austin police said officers responded to a call about a crash between a dump truck and a motorcycle just after ... Read More

One person is dead following a head-on collision Wednesday evening in southwest Travis County, according to Austin-Travis County EMS.ATCEMS said crews responded ... Read More

A crash has shut down both directions of US 290 at Fitzhugh Road in Austin, with drivers urged to avoid the area and expect delays. Read More

The Texas Department of Transportation has closed a section of the outer eastbound lane of U.S. 290 between Highway Street and Cristol Drive as crews work to repair pavement on ... Read More

Austin ISD police chief Wayne Sneed was injured late Wednesday night in a motorcycle motorcade crash involving one of his officers. Read More

A crash Saturday morning shut down lanes on US-290 in Dripping Springs, and it may have involved a hazmat spill.The Hays County Sheriff's Office reported at aro ... Read More

A two-vehicle crash is blocking all lanes of US-290 Westbound at SH-99 in Cypress. Read More

Traffic is being diverted off the highway at FM 1960. Prepare for delays or seek an alternate route if you are in the area. Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved. Christian Terry ... Read More

A section of US 290 was expected to remain shut down for hours and five people were transported to hospitals Tuesday afternoon following a crash involving an 18-wheeler, authorities said. The ... Read More

Expect major traffic delays in northwest Houston along the Northwest Freeway due to a heavy truck accident. Read More

Weather has caused delays for TxDOT's geotechnical work for future bridge improvements on Highway 290 in Brenham, meaning temporary lane closures will persist into next week. A TxDOT press ... Read More

Starting Monday, motorists should prepare for lane closures and potential traffic delays on the west side of Brenham at the intersection of US 290 and FM 2679. Crews will implement lane closures in ... Read More

After years of backups at Austin's infamous "Y," Central Texans are getting long-awaited relief. The Texas Department of Transportation marked a major milestone in April 2026 on the Oak Hill Parkway ... Read More

A deadly crash Tuesday morning led to lane closures along U.S. 290 in northwest Houston. According to the Houston Police Department, the incident occurred around 3:36 a.m. on the eastbound U.S. 290 ... Read More

Now, commuters will be able to have a straight shot from downtown Austin to Dripping Springs without stopping at a traffic light. Instead, drivers can now stay on the mainlanes and use the new bridge ... Read More

The scene of a major crash that shut down westbound lanes of Highway 290 early Saturday has now cleared. In a post on social media earlier Saturday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies ... Read More

Ron Yates has opened a new winery Tasting Room in Hye, Texas, marking the winery's 10th anniversary and establishing a new destination on Highway 290 in the heart of the Texas Wine Country wine region ... Read More

As a line of storms moved through northwest Harris County, TranStar cameras captured drivers on Highway 290 encountering rainy conditions. Read More

A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway just outside Austin after the pilot reported engine trouble, officials said. Read More

The plane landed west of Oak Hill at the start of rush hour. It was removed about 90 minutes later. Read More

Authorities say a small plane made an emergency landing, causing traffic delays on US 290 west of Austin, according to the Travis County Sheriff's Office. Read More

A Cypress man was arrested after allegedly threatening to bomb Highway 290 and carry out a mass shooting, authorities say. He was allegedly found with a large amount of ammunition and bomb-making ... Read More

A Cypress man who allegedly threatened to bomb Highway 290 had the makings of an explosive in his bedroom alongside a rifle, ammunition and a bulletproof vest, according to a court affidavit filed ... Read More

Jeremiah Chavez was reportedly caught with a rifle, a lot of ammunition, and "bomb-making components" after threatening to blow up 290 and his family's home. Read More

According to investigators, he had components to make explosive devices and told them he planned a shooting. Jason Bourne - Official trailer - Matt Damon This is what happens when you drink beer every ... Read More

A visible gap in a bridge joint on the Interstate 35 to U.S. 290 East flyover in Austin sparked concern after social media posts circulated earlier this month. The Texas Department of Transportation ... Read More

A crash between a cement truck and another vehicle killed one person in Hockley Wednesday morning, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. The crash happened on the 35200 block of Hempstead Highway - ... Read More

AUSTIN (KXAN) - Several lanes of Interstate 35 northbound at US Highway 290 were closed Friday night due to a crash in the area. Texas Department of Transportation's Austin office posted an alert ... Read More

Breaking: Deadly crash shuts down outbound lanes of Highway 290 in Houston All outbound lanes of Highway 290 were shut down early Monday as Houston police and firefighters responded to a deadly crash. Read More

The Elgin Courier - serves Elgin, Texas, and wider Bastrop County. Founded by Miles Hill, the paper has been published weekly since 1890 ... Read More

Proposed extension of Highway 290 Tollway hopes to alleviate gridlock Community meetings scheduled for proposed project MANOR, Texas - Two community meetings are scheduled this week to discuss pushing ... Read More

$1.8B jackpot-winning ticket sold in Fredericksburg The jackpot-winning ticket in Texas was sold at a convenience store off Highway 290 in Fredericksburg. Read More

A hazmat spill, heavy truck, and vehicle fire has caused multiple lane closures on US-290 Northwest Eastbound before Mueschke. US-290 Northwest Eastbound Before ... Read More

A motorcyclist was killed in a crash involving multiple vehicles at Katy Hockley and Jack Road, Harris County deputies said. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas - A motorcyclist has died after a crash involving ... Read More

Two people were taken to the hospital by Life Flight and another by ambulance after a crash involving several vehicles, including an 18-wheeler, on US 290 near West Road. Read More

Multiple lanes of US-290 are blocked after an accident involving at least seven vehicles, including a heavy truck, on Monday morning, officials say. Read More

AUSTIN (KXAN) - All lanes are shut down at South Congress and East Ben White Boulevard due to police activity in the area, according to the Austin Police Department. APD said on social media shortly ... Read More

WALLER, Texas - Memorial Hermann Health System has scooped up a 40.3-acre property in the fast-growing Waller area, allowing for future expansion along U.S. Highway 290. The property previously was ... Read More

WALLER, Texas - Memorial Hermann Health System has scooped up a 40.3-acre property in the fast-growing Waller area, allowing for future expansion along U.S. Highway 290. The property previously ... Read More

Houston police say an investigation is underway after a shooting and car crash left one person dead and two others injured on Thursday. Read More

According to METRO, the bus operator suffered a medical episode before leaving the roadway and crashing into the building. Read More

Thursday afternoon an accident occurred three miles north of Houston on Highway 17 when a 2005 Mazda 3, driven by a 16-year-old Bucyrus girl was struck by a 2023 Honda motorcycle driven by a ... Read More

HOUSTON - Houston police are ramping up enforcement efforts on some of the city's busiest highways. It's part of a broader effort that's been underway across the metro area all summer, aimed at ... Read More

A man who was seen in a now-viral TikTok video slamming his truck into several parked vehicles outside a club in a north Houston parking lot is now facing five felony charges. Read More

As summer travel ramps up at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (ABIA), officials warn that a severe shortage of air traffic controllers is creating dangerous conditions in the control tower. Read More

Lanes on the northbound SH 130 toll road are shut down due to a crash in northeast Austin, according to TxDOT.TxDOT says that the crash occurred at northbound S ... Read More

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Three people were reportedly injured in a Friday morning crash involving a Houston police officer. The accident and investigation shut down outbound lanes of the Highway ... Read More

Grooves have been used on Texas highways since the late 1960s. Here's what to know about the lines etched in concrete all over Houston. Read More

Traffic on 290 will also be able to bypass the intersections of Hwy 71, William Cannon Dr, Convict Hill Rd, RM 1826, Scenic Brook Dr and Circle Dr. This story came from a ReportIt story tip. Read More

HOCKLEY, Texas - A truck crashed on U.S. 290 eastbound Tuesday afternoon, causing traffic delays toward the Houston metro area. Read More

A heavy truck accident involving three vehicles is impacting morning traffic US 290 eastbound at the I-10 direct connector. Read More

The crash was reported on Cypress North Houston Road near Huffmeister. A vehicle allegedly rolled over multiple times before crashing through a fence. The driver has been pronounced dead. HARRIS ... Read More

Brenham Branch: 2211 South Day Street, Brenham, TX 77833; College Station - Southwest Parkway: 2470 Earl Rudder Fwy South, College Station, TX 77840; College Station - Caprock: 4466 State Highway 6 ... Read More

The sheriff's office said a pursuit involving a stolen vehicle came to an end near US-290 and Becker Road, where the driver allegedly shot himself. Read More

An Austin suburb is ... the intersection of Highway 290 and FM 973. Construction on the $26.1 million project began back in November and is expected to wrap by October 2025, according to current ... Read More

A deadly crash closes eastbound lanes on Highway 290 near I-10, causing major delays. HOUSTON - A deadly early morning crash has shut down all eastbound mainlanes and an exit ramp on Highway 290 just ... Read More

Currently, the Highway 290 Toll Road ends just before reaching Manor. On Monday, Bastrop County Commissioners approved an agreement with the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority (CTRMA ... Read More

Her proposal is to place a large billboard, listing downtown merchants, on the grass where the intersection of Poulton Avenue and Highway 16 used to be. Simmons plans to present her proposal to the ... Read More

The Elgin resident claimed a $1 million jackpot from the Texas Lottery. The winner clinched the jackpot after playing the 500X scratch ticket game they purchased at the H-E-B at 1080 Highway 290 ... Read More

HOCKLEY, Texas - A man was shot in the chest ... on Falcon's Nest Landing Drive near Osprey Point, not far from Highway 290. We are waiting to learn about his condition. The Precinct 4 ... Read More

AUSTIN (KXAN) - One person is dead, and another was injured, after a crash happened in east Austin, Austin-Travis County EMS said on social media. ATCEMS medics and the Austin Police Department ... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas - A deadly crash on U.S. 290 near Interstate 35 is under investigation in northeast Austin. The crash was reported just before 7 p.m. Wednesday near Berkman Drive. Due to the crash ... Read More

U.S. Highway 290. The site is adjacent to San Antonio-based H-E-B's existing 75,000-square-foot store in Dripping Springs. The proposal now moves to the City Council, where it is scheduled for ... Read More

Officials from the Texas Department of Transportation traveled to Waller County to bring county officials up to date on progress on the proposed expansion of Highway 36A, which would create a ... Read More

Houston, TX (February 13, 2025) - Emergency crews responded to a traffic collision with injuries at the intersection of Washington Ave and Sawyer St in the Memorial area of Houston. According to ... Read More

A Texas horseback rider is making his rounds on social media after a jaw-dropping incident that looks like it was pulled straight out an old western. Read More

TX (February 11, 2025) - Emergency responders were quick to the scene, providing care to the injured victims following a vehicle collision in the North Loop area of Austin. The incident occurred at ... Read More

A TxDOT open house is set for tomorrow (Thursday) to give the public an opportunity to learn about plans to redesign various crossovers along Highway 290, between Blue Bell ... Read More

Brenham police reported two arrests on Monday. Around 9:45 p.m., Corporal Tina Bruno conducted a traffic stop in the 900 block of Highway 290 West. 40-year-old Jose De-Jesus Ramirez-Garcia of Brenham ... Read More

Drivers will notice early Monday morning that the roads are very congested with traffic backed up from several accidents and breakdowns. The morning started off pretty ... Read More

The Austin Fire Department is working to fight a two-story house fire in southwest Austin in the 8500 block of Hanbridge Lane early Monday morning. This is located near the intersection of Highway 290 ... Read More

HOUSTON (KIAH) -Roads are off to a quiet start this morning. With few accidents on Houston freeways this mornings, drivers will be off to a decent start as drive times all appear normal for ... Read More

HOUSTON, Texas - A fatal hit-and-run incident on Hempstead Road last Friday evening is under investigation by Houston police. The victim, a 35-year-old male, was struck twice by vehicles, according to ... Read More

The fatal crash happened at Hempstead Highway at Gessner Road. Hempstead was closed as of 8 p.m. The call came in at 6:48 p.m. Houston police said a man was in the road when he was struck by a car. Read More

The job listing pages all list 953 Highway 290 East Brenham, Texas, 77833 as the location, though that address actually would place the physical location alongside the MOD Pizza and Buff City ... Read More

In the coming year, the city hopes to officially kick off the first phase of the Brenham Family Park project. As for a TxDOT project to overhaul the cloverleaf interchange at Highway 290 and Highway ... Read More

Elgin, TX (December 28, 2024) - A vehicle collision with injuries occurred Saturday afternoon on the eastbound lanes of E US 290 Hwy near Bluebonnet Park in Elgin. The accident, reported in the ... Read More

On Christmas night, a tragic incident unfolded in the 7100 block of East US Hwy 290 WB, where a collision ... pronounced dead at the scene, adding to Austin's growing number of traffic-related ... Read More

AUSTIN, Texas - Police have identified the victim ... Cantu died on scene around 3:30 a.m. on the 9400 block of U.S. Hwy 290 eastbound, according to the Austin Police Department (APD). Read More

Texas - Cy-Fair Fire Department and medics, with help from the Harris County Sheriff's Office, performed a successful below-grade rescue following a crash at Hempstead Road and Highway 290. Read More

CYPRESS, Texas (KTRK) -- A woman was taken to ... in a 40-foot hole in the ground at a construction site on Hempstead near Highway 290. The department said that the driver was alone in the vehicle. Read More