Politics & Policy
April 1, 2024
To Expand Houston’s I-45, TxDOT Made a ‘Mafia Pitch’
An exclusive excerpt from ‘City Limits: Infrastructure, Inequality, and the Future of America’s Highways.’
Transportation
The Texanist
March 13, 2024
The Texanist: How Do I Navigate the DPS Without Losing My Mind?
Long wait times for driver’s licenses can be frustrating, but there are ways to work within the system (including—shh!—under-the-radar offices with no waits).
Transportation
December 14, 2023
New Hopes for a Train From Dallas to Houston
With $2.5 million in federal grants, Amtrak and TxDOT will study adding passenger rail in Texas.
Business
November 28, 2023
What Can Public Transit Deserts Learn From Paris, Texas?
The East Texas town has maintained a reliable bus route since 2016, providing a model for rural areas with limited transportation.
Business
November 15, 2023
Is Southwest Airlines Headed for Another Holiday Mess?
After stranding millions of passengers over Christmas last year, the Dallas-based carrier has spent many millions on fixes—yet it may still have more work to do.
News & Politics
May 25, 2023
TxDOT Wants to Widen I-10 in El Paso. Many Residents Say “No Thanks.”
The proposed construction project is intended to alleviate future traffic problems, but at what cost?
Texas Country Reporter
September 15, 2022
Antique Auto Supply Had Nine Warehouses, a Million Parts, and One Memorable Owner
Stacy Brown of Arlington was just the character to reignite my love of muscle cars.
Business
November 4, 2021
Why American and Southwest Airlines Canceled Thousands of Flights
Don’t blame vaccines, but do blame the pandemic. And hope the airlines have fixed their problems by the busy Thanksgiving travel season.
News & Politics
March 29, 2021
This Is How Big the Ship That Got Stuck in the Suez Is, in Texas Terms
It’s hard to grasp just how massive the Ever Given is. Fortunately, scale is something our state does well.
Politics & Policy
December 3, 2020
What Was Behind Greg Abbott’s Bullet Train Flip-flop?
Rural Texans have long accepted that strips of their land might be acquired to build oil pipelines and highways. But the prospect of a high-speed rail line has sparked a whole different level of outrage.
Politics & Policy
August 28, 2020
Yes, This Interchange in Houston Is the Same Size as an Entire City Center in Italy
Siena, Italy, crams 30,000 people into the amount of space occupied by a five-stack interchange in the Bayou City.
Border & Immigration
February 10, 2020
This Family Survived an African Refugee Camp. Their New Challenge: Surviving Houston Without a Car.
One of the Bayou City’s biggest immigrant gateways, southwest Houston, is a dangerous and daunting place for pedestrians.
Politics & Policy
January 29, 2020
Waymo’s Autonomous Trucks Are Rolling Into Texas—And Bringing a Debate About Jobs and Safety With Them
Coming soon to a Texas highway near you: self-driving semis.
News & Politics
January 17, 2020
Houston Is Now Less Affordable Than New York City
A new report finds that, when transportation costs are factored in, Texas’s biggest metros aren’t the bargain they often claim to be.
The Texanist
May 12, 2019
The Texanist: What’s the Difference Between a Farm to Market Road and a Ranch to Market Road?
A Houston man visits Austin and is mildly flummoxed by RM 2222.
News & Politics
March 26, 2019
The University of Texas’s Scooter Speed Limit Is a Glimpse of the Future
The new rule uses geofencing technology to force vehicles on the college campus to slow down.
Country Notes
February 20, 2019
The Romance of the Rail in West Texas
The railway and Marfa are forever intertwined.
Business
January 16, 2019
An Austin Man Is Suing Bird Over Where Someone Left One of Its Scooters
A local lawsuit could spell big trouble.
News & Politics
December 7, 2018
The CDC’s First Study of Dockless Electric Scooters Will Happen in Austin
The ubiquitous devices are transforming transportation—and sending a lot of people to the hospital.
Art
November 6, 2018
The Latest Texas Vanity Plate Auction Has Some Real Winners
Troy Aikman can finally get the plate of his dreams.
The Culture
September 25, 2018
The Conversation About Cyclist Safety That Isn’t Happening in the Rio Grande Valley
After Mercedes City Commissioners walked out of a meeting while a friend of a recently-killed cyclist spoke, more steps are needed.
The Culture
September 5, 2018
A Person Died After Renting an Electric Scooter in Dallas
What you should know about scooter rentals.
The Culture
August 28, 2018
Who Has the Best and Worst Commutes in Texas?
A new study suggests that there’s a new city topping the charts for getting stuck in traffic, and it’s in North Texas.
The Culture
August 21, 2018
You Can Bring Your Trained Service Miniature Horse on Southwest Flights
The company’s new service animal policy has been making headlines.
Art
May 29, 2018
‘Lost, Texas’ Offers a Glimpse of Fading Small Towns
Texans are no strangers to long drives. Whether cruising from Mission to South Padre Island to spot great kiskadees, from Turkey to Lubbock while blasting Waylon Jennings, or catching the remote vistas from Marfa to Chinati Hot Springs, Texans often get to
The Culture
May 8, 2018
The First Self-Driving Car Service in America Is Launching in Frisco
The pilot program offers a look at how autonomous cars are likely to roll out across North Texas.
The Daily Post
January 11, 2018
American Airlines Will Award Passengers Miles for Enduring the Inconveniences Of Air Travel
The company’s ”iSolve” system will allow flight attendants to deliver miles to inconvenienced customers before the plane even lands.
Energy
December 8, 2017
Transportation Overtakes Electricity As Top Polluting Sector
Transportation edged out electricity as the biggest source of carbon emissions last year in the United States.
The Daily Post
October 23, 2017
Off-Roading, Hybrids, and BBQ at the Texas Truck Rodeo
What it takes to win the Truck of Texas crown.
The Daily Post
October 4, 2017
Lyft’s Top Destinations Reveal Habits of UT Students
Kids these days love Target. And... the Marriott?
Business
September 22, 2017
How to Buy a Used Car After Harvey
Estimates claim 100,000 cars were flooded in Hurricane Harvey. Here’s how to avoid accidentally buying one.
Texas History
September 16, 2017
A Texas Homage to Amelia Earhart’s Around-the-World Flight
Brian Lloyd flew his plane 28,000 miles along Earhart's intended course.
The Daily Post
August 8, 2017
These are the Deadliest Highways in Texas
There are 77 stretches of highway in Texas with more than one fatality per square mile in a three-year period.
Burka Blog
July 20, 2017
If a Driverless Car Wrecks, Who Is to Blame?
The technology is coming with a lot of questions.
The Daily Post
July 12, 2017
IAH Now Has Turn-By-Turn Directions for People Walking Around The Airport
As if people in airports needed more reason to stare at their phones.
Business
July 6, 2017
United’s Latest Customer Service Disaster
The rough stretch for the airline that took over Houston-based Continental continues.
The Daily Post
July 6, 2017
The Struggles of The Fastest Highway in America
SH 130, with its 85 MPH speed limit, may finally be working—but it took the long way to get there.
Energy
June 16, 2017
Gas Prices Are at a Twelve-Year Low Throughout Texas, But Don’t Count on it to Last
Start your summer vacations early, if you can.
The Daily Post
May 26, 2017
Uber And Lyft Are Returning To Austin on Memorial Day
A little more than a year after the companies stormed out of the city in a huff, they’re returning to Austin after triumphing in the Legislature.
The Daily Post
April 11, 2017
Has Ridesharing In Austin Been Ruined?
The attention from SXSW—and a new bill in the legislature—seek to address a problem that may not be broken.
The Daily Post
March 23, 2017
Texas Won’t Let You Get a License Plate That Says “Fart Can”
The Department of Motor Vehicles has rejected 300 vanity license plates so far in 2017. Here are some of our favorites.
The Daily Post
August 19, 2016
Here Are The Most Dangerous Intersections In Texas
Houston, you have a problem.
The Daily Post
August 17, 2016
A Central Texas Driving Instructor Is Giving Lessons On Driving In The Rain
It’s the definition of a public service.
The Daily Post
July 28, 2016
Will Texas Soon Be Home To The Fastest Train In The World?
A new start-up wants to use hyperloop technology to get you from San Antonio to Austin in just fifteen minutes.
The Daily Post
May 27, 2016
A Walk to Remember
An organized walk through Houston helps spark a conversation about making the city more pedestrian-friendly.
The Daily Post
May 17, 2016
Women Walk to Reclaim Public Spaces in Houston and Beyond
An organized walk through the city aims to highlight the difficulties of being a female walker in a major city.
Business
May 9, 2016
What Comes Next For Ride Services In Austin And Beyond Now That Prop 1 Is Dead?
Some frequently asked questions, and even a handful of answers.
Transportation
May 2, 2016
Austin’s Prop 1 Vote Has Big Implications Around The State—And Around The Country
What the battle over who writes regulations for Uber and Lyft in Austin tells us about the future of ridesharing and how much votes cost.
Business
April 20, 2016
Uber for Frequent Fliers
The rise of Rise, a private air-service start-up.
The Daily Post
April 13, 2016
Dallas Could Learn A Thing Or Two About Changing A Bus System From Houston
This shouldn’t take ten years, should it?