From the Statesman archives: Railroad, freedom colonies changed Austin after Civil War
The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...
NewQuest cancels $350M Pearland plans due to costs
The local developer backed out of the planned $350 million mixed-use project, citing infrastructure costs and “economics.” ...
KORE Power contractor says its owed more than $10M for work on defunct battery plant
The contractor hired to do some site improvements for KORE Power’s now-nixed battery plant in Buckeye claims it’s owed more than $10 million.
Austin Resource Recovery starting new plan to clean up homeless encampments in parks
AUSTIN, Texas — To quickly clean up and abate homeless encampments in city parks, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) has proposed ...
'Taxation without representation' | Lost Creek residents sue Austin over property taxes post-disannexation
Property owners in the Lost Creek neighborhood are suing the city, alleging they're still paying property taxes despite ...
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Situated Between Austin And Waco Is One Of Texas's Oldest Motor Hotels Offering An Oasis Of Nostalgic Charm
Between Austin and Waco in Texas is a historic motor hotel that once served stagecoach travelers in the 19th century and ...
Houston's I-59 is full of dilapidated road signs. What's happening to them?
Commuters on Interstate 59 in Houston are facing a puzzling new problem—illegible highway signs are setting up drivers for confusion and chaos as they navigate the busy road heading into Downtown ...
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Shocking Closures: Why Is Lubbock Losing So Many Former Hot Spots?
Lubbock locals reeling as longstanding businesses Cinemark Movies 16 and On The Border close their doors. Nostalgic icons ...