Cities across North Texas use different mixtures of sand and salt in the battle against icy streets, but very few of them use an expensive chemical that most agree is the most effective. The Texas ...

When snow falls or the ice forms on the roads, drivers often wonder why there isn't more salt and sand on the roads. But there are a number of factors that road commission officials weigh before they ...

What’s better at helping people get around in freezing weather — sand, salt or a chemical de-icer? And what’s better for the planet? If you’re inching your car along a snow-covered road or struggling ...