The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will host two open houses to gather input from the community regarding safety and mobility needs along US 290 from RM 1826 in Austin to RM 12 in Dripping Springs.

The first will be Tuesday, Oct. 6, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Dripping Springs Ranch Park, 1042 Event Center Drive, Dripping Springs, and the second will be Thursday, Oct. 10, form 5 to 7 p.m. at the Oak Hill United Methodist Church, 7815 US 290, Austin. 

No formal presentation will be given and a...