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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.  

Most recent accident reports

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
City: 
Austin, TX

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
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

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
City: 
Austin, TX

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
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

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
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

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
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
A man is dead after an ATV accident in Marble Falls on Saturday.
Date: 
Friday, January 31, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown

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

Date: 
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Bus Accident

Icy roads have caused more than 200 crashes around Central Texas.

Date: 
Monday, January 27, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
A fatal accident in western Travis County involving two pickup trucks killed a man and sent another patient to the hospital in critical condition just before 4 p.m. Sunday.
Date: 
Saturday, January 25, 2014
Roadway: 
Highway 71

Austin-Travis County EMS officials say they have responded to more than 100 wrecks since Thursday due to icy road conditions in the area. Police say they have responded to more than 250 crashes.

Date: 
Thursday, January 23, 2014
Roadway: 
Unknown
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident
Emergency officials are on the scene of an accident involving a school bus on MoPac Expressway. Austin-Travis County EMS said it happened at 1300 North MoPac Expressway near Enfield Road.
Date: 
Wednesday, January 22, 2014
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Bus Accident
Topics: 
School Bus

A woman has died after a three vehicle crash in southeast Austin.

Date: 
Monday, January 13, 2014
Roadway: 
South U.S. 183
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

A fiery crash in South Austin has injured six people.

Date: 
Monday, January 13, 2014
City: 
Austin, TX
Type: Car Accident

Police in Cedar Park are investigating a fatal crash.

Around noon on Monday. Jan. 13, police say they responded to a two-vehicle collision at FM 1431 (East Whitestone) and Arrow Point.

Date: 
Sunday, January 12, 2014
Type: Car Accident