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Yahoo: Train and 18-wheeler collide near Cypress, closing FM 1960 at U.S. 290 A train and an 18-wheeler collided at U.S. 290 near Cypress Monday, closing multiple major roads along the railroad track including FM 1960, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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The train ... Train and 18-wheeler collide near Cypress, closing FM 1960 at U.S. 290 Throughout its length west of Austin, US 290 cuts across mountainous hills comprising the Texas Hill Country and the Edwards Plateau; between Austin and Houston, the highway then travels through gradually hilly grasslands and pine forests comprising the Gulf Coastal Plains. Those looking to bypass traffic congestion have a choice to use 290 Toll.
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Drivers who prefer not to pay a toll can use the improved non-tolled general-purpose lanes. Jeremiah Chavez was reportedly caught with a rifle, a lot of ammunition, and "bomb-making components" after threatening to blow up 290 and his family's home. A small plane made an emergency landing on U.S. 290 near Circle Drive on Wednesday afternoon, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Design is underway to upgrade US 290 between Roger Hanks Parkway and Rob Shelton Boulevard from a four-lane divided highway to a six-lane divided highway that includes pedestrian and bicycle accommodations.