Future Implications of Project 2025 on Austin’s Transportation Plans
Project 2025, a 900-page document produced by the Heritage Foundation, has been a hot topic in recent months, sparking discussions among both Republicans and Democrats in the lead-up to the November presidential election. This...
Texas to Purchase State Highway 288 Toll Road for $1.7 Billion
Texas Standard on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024, brought a variety of interesting stories to its listeners.Firstly, there was a significant development in the case of Robert Roberson, a Texas death row inmate. Lawmakers intervened...
Explore the Texas Whiskey Trail Podcast with Host Mando Rayo
When you think of whiskey, what comes to mind? Maybe it's barrels for aging or fancy glass tumblers for sipping. You might immediately think of Scotland or states like Tennessee and Kentucky, known for...
Construction on Bee Cave Warehouse Facility Halted by Judge Amid Lawsuit
Construction of a warehouse facility in Bee Cave, Texas has been temporarily halted by a judge due to a lawsuit. The industrial park, located in the extraterritorial jurisdiction of Bee Cave, is facing legal...
Subaru Owners Converge at Typewriter Rodeo Event
Subaru Owners Gather at Typewriter Rodeo EventSubaru owners from all over Austin gathered at the Typewriter Rodeo event to celebrate their love for their cars. The event was filled with a sea of Subarus,...
The Alamo History Enhanced with First Spanish Guided Tour
The Alamo in San Antonio is a popular historic site that attracts thousands of visitors from around the world. Recently, the Alamo started offering guided tours in Spanish for the first time. Tom Castaños,...
Elijah Wood Talks ‘Bookworm’ and His Love for Austin
Elijah Wood and filmmaker Ant Timpson recently sat down for an interview in Austin to discuss their new film "Bookworm." The movie takes viewers on a journey in search of a mythical panther in...
Check Voter Registration Numbers in Your County with Interactive Tool
Texas continues to experience rapid population growth, making it one of the fastest-growing states in the country. With more than 30.5 million residents as of July 2023, the state's population has increased by 45.6%...
Online Financial Fraud: Black and Latino Consumers at Higher Risk – Study
A recent report revealed that Black and Latino consumers are more vulnerable to online financial fraud compared to white consumers. The 2024 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report indicated that while only 6% of white consumers...
Revolutionizing the State Highway 288 Tollway in Texas: A Costly Endeavor
The State Highway 288 tollway in Texas, connecting Houston to its southern suburbs, is undergoing a significant change. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reclaiming ownership of the tollway from the Blueridge Transportation...