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Investigation underway after train slams into big rig in Bastrop County
BASTROP COUNTY, Texas — An investigation is underway following a collision between a Union Pacific train and an 18-wheeler in Bastrop County. Union Pacific said at around 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, a southbound train collided with a tractor-trailer truck about two miles north of Elgin, near County Line Road and State Highway 95.
Why are there so many water main breaks in Central Texas right now?
AUSTIN, Texas — Over the past week, several water main breaks have occurred in Central Texas. In the Wells Branch Municipal Utility District, residents are still under a boil water notice Tuesday after a contractor hit a 24-inch line on Friday, leading to a water main break. Austin Water...
ACC Elgin reopening Wednesday after water main break; boil water notice issued for part of Bastrop Co.
Read more https://www.kxan.com/news/local/bastrop-county/acc-elgin-closed-due-to-water-main-break-boil-water-notice-issued-for-part-of-bastrop-co/ Austin Community College Elgin is closed on Tuesday due to a water main break, according to its social media.
Somerville man arrested in Brazos County for alleged serial rim and tire theft
A Somerville man was arrested Tuesday after allegedly stealing over $10,000 worth of rims and tires from at least five victims across Brazos and Burleson counties, according to a probable cause report from the Bryan Police Department. Tevin Leondrick Devault, 25, has been charged with theft of property valued at...
With much of Central Texas out of drought, why do water restrictions continue?
AUSTIN, Texas — Much of Central Texas is no longer in a drought thanks to recent rainfall. Right now, the U.S. Drought Monitor shows residents in several counties – including Travis, Williamson, Bastrop, Burnet and Llano – are out of drought conditions. So why are many areas, like Austin, still under drought water restrictions?
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