Smoking Battery Forces United Express Jet's Emergency Detour To San Antonio
A United Express flight from Lubbock bound for Houston diverted to San Antonio after a passenger battery began smoking; the plane landed safely and Mesa Airlines is assisting travelers.
Seguin's SH 123 Lifeline Set For $47M Gridlock-Busting Overhaul
A new TxDOT registration shows a roughly $47.3M plan to widen State Highway 123 in Seguin with sidewalks, bike lanes and a raised median. Construction is slated Oct. 1, 2026–June 22, 2029.
Austin Cleared For Takeoff As Feds Pick Texas Triangle For Air Taxi Trials
TxDOT will lead Project Nexus, a three‑year pilot to test eVTOL air taxis across the Texas Triangle; Austin is part of the plan with cargo and medical trials slated for 2026.
South Side Outrage After SE Military Crash Spurs Speed Crackdown Talk
After another pedestrian was struck on Southeast Military Drive, Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran says traffic officers and a speed‑feedback trailer could be deployed to the corridor. The stretch was upgraded last fall after two deadly summer crashes.












