Delta Air Lines to offer nonstop seasonal flights from Austin to Palm Springs on Saturdays from November 2025 to April 2026, with convenient departure times.

The funding for Austin's I-35 "cap and stitch" project is at risk due to a House committee vote to rescind unobligated grant funds, casting doubt on the future of the plan aimed at reconnecting divided neighborhoods with parks and community spaces.

Clarksville, Texas, once a steamboat town named Jonesboro, was a key entry point for Texan settlers like Sam Houston and Davy Crockett. TxDOT honors this history as part of preserving the state's transportation heritage.

The Texas Transportation Commission announced over $60 billion in construction to handle population growth, awarded contracts for 54 highway projects worth $330 million, and planned further improvements including a $1.94 billion SH 99 project.

TxDOT altered a highway project to preserve trees cloned from Austin's historic Treaty Oak following local protests, highlighting a commitment to heritage conservation.

TxDOT in Abilene engages students in work zone safety awareness by having them create and color posters, aiming to foster safe driving habits from a young age.

The Henderson Rotary Club celebrates the 40th anniversary of the Adopt-A-Highway program, maintaining the longest-running adopted road since 1985 and reflecting its commitment to community service and environmental health.

TxDOT highlights work zone dangers following an increase in related fatalities, urging drivers to be attentive following the death of a college student hit by a distracted driver.

Texas spends $50M annually on highway litter cleanup, with efforts like the 'Don't mess with Texas' campaign contributing to a decrease in large litter but still facing challenges with ongoing waste issues.

El Paso County organizations hosted a free community bike rodeo to educate children on cycling safety, complete with an obstacle course and safety gear fittings.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport reports a 6.09% decline in February 2025 passenger traffic, with dips in cargo and general aviation as well. Some airlines, like Frontier, saw growth, opposing the overall downward trend.

A six-foot alligator was found in a storm drain in Weslaco, surprising construction inspector David Cano. The gator, named Stormy, was safely removed and relocated to a sanctuary.

The article discusses the Texas Transportation Commission’s response to rapid state population growth, infrastructure improvements, and investments in public and aviation transportation.