Houston’s Hidden Salt Cavern Squeeze Could Choke Off AI Power Boom
Gulf Coast salt caverns offer fast gas deliveries, but slow build times and tight economics could leave AI data centers short on reliable backup power.
Austin Snags $55 Million State Lifeline To Fix Crumbling Water Pipes
Austin Water has a $55 million low‑interest commitment from the state to replace aging service lines and extend reclaimed water mains, with the first tranche already closed. City officials say the move will save millions in financing costs for customers.
Exploring Texas Highways: A Guide to Understanding FM, RM, and Other Unique Road Designations
This article discusses the complexity and uniqueness of Texas' highway system, including Farm-to-Market (FM) and Ranch-to-Market (RM) roads, peculiar road designations such as Ranch Road One, and the state's extensive network of interstate highways.
Austin-Bergstrom Airport Offers Essential Travel Tips for Holiday Rush, Urges Early Arrival and Pre-Planning
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport provides travel tips for the holiday season, advising early arrivals and offering alternative travel and parking suggestions to ease congestion.
TxDOT Celebrates a Year of Infrastructure Achievements: New Harbor Bridge Opens in Corpus Christi and Notable Response to Central Texas Floods
TxDOT concludes a dynamic year for Texas infrastructure, highlighted by the Harbor Bridge opening and rapid disaster responses, while promoting roadway safety and approving funds for varied transportation projects.
Austin Takes Flight: City Council Approves Southwest Airlines Expansion, Promising 2,000 New Jobs and Enhanced Air Travel Experience
Austin City Council approves a deal for Southwest Airlines to expand at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, promising airport improvements, 2,000 new jobs with a $22.05 minimum wage, and no direct subsidies.
Trauma Surgeon Says Waymo Data Proves Robotaxis Save Lives—Despite Dead Pets and School Bus Violations
A doctor who treats car crash victims spent weeks analyzing Waymo's safety data and concluded the company's robotaxis are so much safer than human drivers that blocking them is unethical. His timing is remarkable: the op-ed dropped the same week federal regulators opened an investigation into Waymo vehicles repeatedly blowing past stopped school buses full of children.












