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 ...
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Nearly 200 unexploded World War II bombs found under children’s playground in northern England
Scores of unexploded bombs dating from World War II have been recovered from a children’s playground in northern England ...
'Unbelievable’ journey to Louisville basketball: Noah Waterman continues to show toughness
Noah Waterman is "one of the great stories" of Louisville basketball in 2024-25. "It's giving our guys so much courage and ...
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I spent $1,000 to have a room to myself on a 30-hour Amtrak ride. It was the best experience I've had on an overnight train in the US.
I prefer to travel by train when I can — even if it means taking an overnight ride. In addition to being more sustainable than driving or flying, traveling by train has given me unparalleled ...