The Brief
- Officials are urging the public not to drink and drive this New Year’s
- Two deadly weekend crashes in Austin, San Marcos may have involved substance use
- Officials say to use rideshare, public transit or any other option than drinking and driving to get home safe
AUSTIN, Texas – With New Year’s around the corner, millions across Central Texas are getting ready to ring in 2026.
Beyond the celebrations, this time of year is also known for a spike in DWI-related crashes, say state officials.
Two deadly weekend crashes
Local perspective:
Investigations continue into two deadly crashes from over the weekend in which substance use may have played a large role.…