Why are some Texas highways called loops?
AUSTIN (KXAN) - Those driving in and around Austin are well versed in local highways, from Interstate 35 to MoPac Expressway. But why do some roadways have double names and are also called '?loops'?? > react
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What lead to Monday's severe weather, tornadoes
- Texas
- Cypress
- US 290
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- Nov 27, 2025 11:37am
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It is much quieter across southeast Texas, which makes it a good time to look back at what happened during Monday's severe weather in and around Houston. Read More
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- Nov 25, 2025 08:22am
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Residents of the Riata Ranch subdivision in Cypress are assessing widespread damage after a possible tornado struck the area Monday, leaving some families displaced just days before Thanksgiving. Read More
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Family says teen son who was home alone hid in closet as storm caused major damage to Cypress home
- Texas
- Cypress
- US 290
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- 22 views
- Nov 24, 2025 5:28pm
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Residents in a Spring neighborhood described the seconds they had to take cover as a tornado barreled through their community. 'The noise was unbelievable': Spring residents had seconds to take cover ... Read More
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- Nov 24, 2025 10:37am
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The westbound loop of the Highway 290-Highway 36 cloverleaf interchange remained closed Monday as crews worked to stabilize and remove an oversized load that shifted during transport, according to Bre ... Read More
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THREE ACCIDENTS, FIVE FIRE ALARMS AMONG WEEKEND CALLS FOR BRENHAM FD
- Texas
- Brenham
- US 290
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- 19 views
- Nov 24, 2025 05:50am
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The Brenham Fire Department responded to nine calls between Saturday and early this (Monday) morning. Read More
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- Nov 13, 2025 8:03pm
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AUSTIN, Texas - A school bus was involved in a crash near Elgin Thursday night. The crash happened on Highway 290, just east of town. A KVUE crew on scene spotted the bus off to the side of the road, ... Read More
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