Alex Driggars

The Austin Transit Partnership board on Wednesday awarded a $60 million design-build contract for the first phase of Austin’s long-promised light rail system. ATP, the local government entity responsible for building the voter-backed train, selected Austi... See more

The Lower Colorado River Authority will consider building a new lake in Colorado County, about 110 miles southeast of Austin, agency officials announced Wednesday. LCRA General Manager Phil Wilson said during a Wednesday meeting the authority is “quickly ... See more

Central Texas travelers will soon have another nonstop option to Canada’s largest city. Porter Airlines will begin service from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport to Toronto-Pearson International Airport this spring, the airport and airline announced ... See more

The Lower Colorado River Authority is poised to vote Wednesday on changes to the plan that governs how water is managed in Lakes Travis and Buchanan — a decision that will shape how Central Texas allocates water for years to come. The authority’s board is... See more

The Texas Department of Transportation on Sunday said there is no risk to drivers after viral social media posts circulated over the weekend appearing to show large gaps in an Austin highway overpass. Photos and video posted Saturday showed cars driving o... See more