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Union Pacific Rail Project Will Close Crossings In Arlington

Drivers in and through Arlington are being forewarned about a major railway construction project that will simultaneously close railroad crossings and is expected to cause traffic headaches.

CBSDFW.COM–2013/01/10

A little girl runs in a witch costume on her way to a Halloween party. (credit: Mark Wilson/Getty Images)

Halloween The Deadliest Night Of The Year For Pedestrians

In just a few days streets across North Texas will be filled with little ghosts and goblins on the prowl for sweet treats. But according to AAA, All Hallows Eve is also the deadliest night of year for pedestrians.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/10/26

NTTA Approves Banning Top Violators From Roads

It’s official; the top toll violators in Texas will now be banned from North Texas Tollway Authority (NTTA) roads.

CBSDFW.COM–2012/09/19

A driver buckles his seat belt before starting up his car. (credit: SABAH ARAR/AFP/Getty Images)

Holiday ‘Click It Or Ticket’ Enforcement Underway

Increased enforcement of the Click It or Ticket campaign starts today, and law enforcement officials across the state will be watching extra close for drivers, adult passengers and children who are not buckled up properly.

2012/05/21

Official Wants Aggressive Driver Problem Addressed

A North Texas transportation official says now is the time to crack down on aggressive drivers and riders. He wants to create a pilot program banning passing on the right.

2012/05/08

A girl uses a cell phone to send a text message. (credit: Stan Honda/AFP/Getty Images)

Electronics Top Distractions For Teen Drivers

A new study of teen driving behavior has found that the use of electronic devices is the leader among distracted driving behaviors, and that teenage girls are twice as likely as boys to use cell phones or other electronic devices while driving.

2012/03/26

FWPD Charge Driver After Road Rage Shooting

Fort Worth police are investigating a possible case of road rage and have arrested a man for firing a gun at a vehicle. The incident happened Tuesday on Airport Freeway.

2012/03/23

NFL Concussion Fallout Raises Red Flags In NASCAR

Michael Waltrip doesn’t have an exact count of the concussions he has sustained over his NASCAR career. He knows it’s more than 10.

2012/02/21

Police officers take cover behind a squad car. (credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Police In Texas Town Stop Drivers, Give Gift Cards

Police in Prosper have been stopping some local drivers found to be heeding traffic rules, especially in school zones, and giving the drivers $10 gift cards.

2011/12/16

A driver chats on his cell phone while driving. (credit: Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Study: Texans Are The 3rd Worst Drivers In The Nation

Think you’re a good driver? Think again. While it seems some Texans believe they’re the best drivers on the road, a new study says otherwise.

2011/11/09

A major traffic jam forms where two freeways merge. (credit: Getty Images/Jeff Topping)

Top 3 ‘Most Congested Roadways’ In North Texas

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has released this year’s list of the 100 most congested roadways and four of the top 10 are in North Texas.

2011/09/01