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Antique Auto Supply

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.

By Bob Phillips

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.

By Joe Pappalardo

Houston highway intersection is the same size as Siena Italy.

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.

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Waymo-autonomous-trucks

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.

By Peter Holley

January 16, 2019

An Austin Man Is Suing Bird Over Where Someone Left One of Its Scooters

A local lawsuit could spell big trouble.

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CDC Scooter Study Austin

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.

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Texas vanity plates

November 6, 2018

The Latest Texas Vanity Plate Auction Has Some Real Winners

Troy Aikman can finally get the plate of his dreams.

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A cyclist rides along a portion of the U.S.-Mexico border fence on February 21, 2018 in McAllen.

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.

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September 5, 2018

A Person Died After Renting an Electric Scooter in Dallas

What you should know about scooter rentals.

By

Fort Worth made the second spot on the list with an average commute of 27.9 minutes.

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.

By

a miniature horse at the airport

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.

By

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

By Charley Locke

self-driving car

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.

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American Airlines

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.

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Texas Truck Rodeo

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.

By Neal Pollack

The Daily Post|

October 4, 2017

Lyft’s Top Destinations Reveal Habits of UT Students

Kids these days love Target. And... the Marriott?

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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.

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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.

By Charley Locke

Aerial Over Interstate 35 Overpass Interchange Toll Road

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.

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July 20, 2017

If a Driverless Car Wrecks, Who Is to Blame?

The technology is coming with a lot of questions.

By Greg Winfree and Ginger Goodin

July 6, 2017

United’s Latest Customer Service Disaster

The rough stretch for the airline that took over Houston-based Continental continues.

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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.

By

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.

By

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.

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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.

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Texas license plate that says

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.

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The Daily Post|

August 19, 2016

Here Are The Most Dangerous Intersections In Texas

Houston, you have a problem.

By John Nova Lomax

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.

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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.

By Leif Reigstad

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.

By Sukhada Tatke

houston walking

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.

By Sukhada Tatke

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.

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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.

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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?

By H. Drew Blackburn

walking in houston

April 7, 2016

Where the Sidewalks End

Being a pedestrian in Houston is challenging. It’s isolating. Sometimes it’s dangerous. Even more so when you’re a woman.

By Sukhada Tatke

The Daily Post|

February 17, 2016

Fort Worth And Dallas Could Be Connected By A 64-Mile Bike Trail

It probably won’t do for a daily commute, but those looking to get between the Metroplex’s anchor cities are on the verge of a new option.

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February 1, 2016

The Hyperloop Got Its Design Preview At Texas A&M This Weekend

The future of transportation took another step from science fiction to science fact.

By

January 29, 2016

Lyft And Uber Continue to Battle With The City of Austin

Sifting through the twists and turns of Austin's ridesharing battle.

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The Daily Post|

January 13, 2016

Why Can’t Austin Ridesharing Be A Compromise For Both Sides?

Austin's music industry held a press conference in support of ridesharing, but it's worth considering why they believe it's City Council who needs to bend.

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The Daily Post|

December 21, 2015

This Doesn’t Have To Be The End Of Rideshares In Austin

Uber and Lyft haven’t yet declared their departure from Austin, but there are already others ready to take their place.

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The Daily Post|

November 23, 2015

State Troopers Will Now Just Ask Drivers Their Race

After a review of years of citations by state troopers raised questions of racial profiling, DPS is trying out a new method.

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I-35 near Salado

November 18, 2015

The Road Work Goes on Forever

The expansion of I-35 may be the worst thing that’s happened to Salado since the railroad left town.

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The Daily Post|

November 17, 2015

Austin, Dallas, and Houston Have Some of Worst Highways in Texas (and the U.S.)

Every year, Texas' growing population makes traffic a bit more unbearable.

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News & Politics|

October 23, 2015

The DMV Is Auctioning Off a License Plate That Reads “Texas AF”

Find a millennial and ask what that means.

By

The Daily Post|

September 3, 2015

Welcome To Internet Fame, Texas State’s Barbie Jeep Lady

A San Marcos student got creative after her license was revoked for suspicion of DWI.

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houston metro bus

Transportation|

August 13, 2015

Carless in Houston

The heretical choice to not own a vehicle in a city that worships the automobile.

By Sukhada Tatke

Uber driver Karim Amrani sits in his car parked near the San Francisco International Airport parking area in San Francisco, Wednesday, July 15, 2015. In the three months ended in June, Uber overtook taxis as the most expensed form of ground transportation, according to expense management system provider Certify.

August 7, 2015

Dallas and Uber’s Love Affair May Be Over

After an Uber driver was accused of rape, the friendly relationship between Dallas and the transportation company could be getting frosty.

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January 20, 2013

The National Car of Texas

It’s big, it’s fast, it’s powerful, it eats gas, it’s the Suburban.

January 20, 2013

My Kind Of Car

Texans tell why they love their Suburbans.

January 20, 2013

The Soul of a Huge Machine

The nuts and bolts of a Suburban are more complicated than you might think.