The mixture of salt and water has a lower freezing point than water, which prevents ice from sticking to the road.

TxDOT is also pre-treating bridges and overpasses with the same mixture of brine. To keep drivers safe.

AEP will begin restoring power in sections of the community. At 6:29 AM, Jim Hogg Co. Water Control & Improvement Dist. 2 alerted customers that the power outage may result in reduced water pressure.

Texas is getting another round of winter weather, and low temperatures risk icy conditions. Check live road closures and tips for driving safely.