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Austin

Austin is the capital of the state of Texas and the second largest state capital after Phoenix, Arizona. The Austin-Round Rock metropolitan area has an estimated population of 1,883,051 as of July 1, 2013. Austin is known for being a center for live music, as well as a center for government and education in Texas.

Major Roadways in Austin

  • Interstate 35 is a major north-south highway that passes through Austin. It enters the state and passes through Dallas, travels south through Austin and San Antonio, and ends at Laredo near the Mexican border.
  • U.S. Route 183 travels from Refugio, Texas to Presho, South Dakota. Austin is the largest city it passes through.
  • U.S. Route 290 is an east-west highway that travels from Harper to the northwest side of Houston.
  • Texas State Highway 71 / Ben White Boulevard runs 253 miles from Brady to Blessing, passing through Austin on the way.
  • Texas State Highway 130 / Pickle Parkway is a highway from Interstate 35 in San Antonio along Interstate 410 and Interstate 10 to east of Seguin, and then travels north as tollway from there to Interstate 35 north of Georgetown.
  • Texas State Highway 45 forms a loop around Austin, existing in two open segments. 

Other Transportation

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Grief support groups in Austin:

My Healing Place is a non-profit organization focused on grief and trauma with the mission to assist children and adults as they move from loss to a full life through therapy, support, education, training and consultation.  The Christi Center offers hope after the death of a loved one by providing support networks, community education and therapeutic activities that are free, peer-based, and ongoing. It was founded by Susan and Don Cox in 1987 after their daughter, Christi, was killed by a hit-and-run drunk driver. Directory of Austin grief support organizations.

Where to find legal assistance after an Austin injury accident

After a serious crash, it is crucial tco get help from an Austin personal injury attorney who understands the local regulations and legal standards, who knows how insurance policies work when an injured person is out-of-network, and who can handle all aspects of an insurance claim so the injured person can focus on recovery. If someone is killed in a collision, an Austin wrongful death attorney will launch a claim that will begin the process of financial recovery for the family members left behind. Learn more here about what an Austin accident lawyer can do to help.

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Texas Tornado: Infant, toddler rescued from submerged truck (VIDEO)

Go to this link to watch this incredible rescue. This is really hard to watch.

First things first: apparently everyone survived, and the baby and toddler are currently stabilized and recovering in the hospital, but that will not be super helpful to your stress level while/immediately after viewing. If you are currently the mother of young children, have a drink ready or your chosen method of self-care for when the video is done, because you will need it.  

Accident reports by county

Bastrop County, TX - 22
Blanco County, TX - 3
Burnet County, TX - 19
Fayette County, TX - 1
Llano County, TX - 3
Mason County, TX - 1
Travis County, TX - 310
Williamson County, TX - 52

Most recent accident reports

11 people, including one child, injured after a 5-vehicle crash on North Lamar Boulevard at 39 1/2 Street in Austin, Texas

Eleven people were injured after a five-vehicle collision on North Lamar Boulevard at 39 1/2 Street around 3:30 Saturday afternoon.
Date: 
Friday, March 7, 2014
Roadway: 
North Lamar Boulevard at 39 1/2 Street
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
Pileup, Rollover, Trapped Under/Inside Vehicle, Children/Minors Involved

One man seriously injured, taken to hospital, after crashing his SUV into an abandoned fire station in north Austin.

A man is in serious condition after driving into a building Friday morning in North Austin.

Date: 
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Roadway: 
Braker Lane
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Male driver arrested for DWI after crashing his pickup into a home in northern Travis County. No injuries reported.

A car crashed into a home in Northern Travis County Thursday morning.

The Travis County Sheriff's Office says it happened around 3:45 a.m. on Gaylord Drive near Wells Branch Parkway.

Date: 
Wednesday, March 5, 2014
Roadway: 
Gaylord Drive near Wells Branch Parkway
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

One man killed after his vehicle crashes into a concrete support beam in North Austin.

A man is dead after crashing his vehicle in North Austin Sunday. Officers say the man lost control of his car.

Date: 
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Roadway: 
Research Boulevard and 360
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Woman charged with DUI after crashing her car into a 7-Eleven on South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Skyway in Austin, Texas

A woman has been arrested after crashing her car into a 7 Eleven store in South Austin Thursday evening.
Date: 
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Roadway: 
South Lamar Boulevard and Barton Skyway
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Topics: 
DWI - DUI - Alcohol or Drug Use, Property Damage

One person killed, another airlifted to hospital in critical condition, after vehicle leaves FM 1100 roadway, strikes embankment and rolls over in Travis County.

State troopers reported a fatal rollover accident with fire on FM 1100 near U.S. 290 and Elgin. The accident happened just after 7:00 Saturday morning.

Date: 
Friday, February 14, 2014
Roadway: 
FM 1100 near U.S. 290
City: 
Elgin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Andrew Jensen, 28, struck and critically injured by hit-and-run driver in Williamson County, Texas

Police are investigating an auto-pedestrian collision that occurred around 4:30 Saturday morning.
Date: 
Friday, February 14, 2014
Roadway: 
FM 1431 and Vista Ridge
City: 
Cedar Park, TX
Type: Bicycle Accident
Topics: 
Hit and Run

Motorcyclist seriously injured, taken to hospital, after collision with car on I-95 northbound in Travis County.

An accident between a motorcycle and a vehicle in North Austin left one person with serious injuries on Friday.

Police say it happened just after 3:30 p.m. on Interstate 35 northbound near Braker Lane.

Date: 
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 35 northbound near Braker Lane
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Motorcycle Accident

Woman critically injured, airlifted to hospital, after two car crash near Lake Pointe Elementary in Travis County.

A woman is in the hospital with critical injuries after a two-car collision in western Travis County.

It happened Friday morning off of Bee Caves Road and Resaca Boulevard near Lake Travis ISD's Lake Pointe Elementary.

Date: 
Thursday, February 13, 2014
Roadway: 
Bee Caves Road and Resaca Boulevard
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Man struck and injured by Capital Metro transit bus mirror while crossing street against light at intersection in Austin.

A Capital Metro bus hit a pedestrian near the University of Texas campus on Wednesday.

CapMetro says it happened just before 1 p.m. at the intersection of Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Red River Street.

Date: 
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Roadway: 
Martin Luther King, Jr. Boulevard and Red River Street
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Pedestrian Accident

10 crashes, one involving 20 vehicles, reported on the icy I-35/S.H. 35 connecting ramp in Travis-Austin County.

An icy ramp caused problems for drivers on Tuesday.

More than 10 crashes were reported on the ramp connecting Interstate 35 south and State Highway 45. One of those crashes involved 20 vehicles, police said. No one was injured.

Date: 
Monday, February 10, 2014
Roadway: 
Interstate 35 south and State Highway 45
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

One person killed, one other seriously injured and taken to hospital after SUV traveling at high speed hits curb and rolls over on U.S. 290.

A fatal rollover crash shut down a major road for hours.

Eastbound U.S. 290 was shut down near Johnny Morris Road after the crash at 6 p.m. Sunday. Three people were in an SUV when it rolled over.

Date: 
Saturday, February 8, 2014
Roadway: 
Eastbound U.S. 290
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Lynne M. Clopton 46, James R. Clopton 49, killed, after their car is struck at intersection by car driven by Melissa A. Marshall who has been charged with DWI.

The two people killed in a traffic crash in Northwest Austin Tuesday afternoon have been identified -- and the driver that hit them has been charged with DWI.

Date: 
Monday, February 3, 2014
Roadway: 
Hwy 183 and Balcones Woods Drive
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Man in his 30s killed in ATV accident at Hidden Falls Adventure Park.

A man is dead after an ATV accident in Marble Falls on Saturday.
Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Marble Falls, TX
Type: Other Type of Accident
Topics: 
ATV/UTV Accident, Ejected from Vehicle, Seat Belt Usage

One person injured, taken to hospital, after truck and Capitol Metro transit bus collide at intersection.

One person is injured following an accident between a truck and a Capital Metro bus in North Austin.

Date: 
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Roadway: 
West Rundberg Lane and Parkfield Drive
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Bus Accident