The famed art installation made to look like a Prada store is drawing scrutiny from the Texas Department of Transportation over whether it constitutes an illegal advertisement.
Aman Batheja
Aman Batheja was a political reporter and editor for the Tribune from 2012 to 2019. Previously he worked for eight years at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram, most of that time covering state and local politics. A native of Cedarhurst, New York, he has an undergraduate degree in journalism and psychology from New York University and a master's in economics from the University of Texas at Arlington.
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Politics
Abbott Announces Settlement Over American Airlines Merger
UPDATED: Under a settlement announced Tuesday, American Airlines has agreed to ensure that after its merger with US Airways, the airline will maintain daily service to 22 Texas airports for at least three years.
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Politics
Medina, Running for Comptroller, Open to Bid for Governor
Former gubernatorial candidate Debra Medina, running as a Republican this year for comptroller, said wealthy donors are encouraging her to run instead for governor — as an independent.
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A Conservative Maverick Tries to Stay in the Picture
If Debra Medina doesn’t run for comptroller in 2014, it will be because of a lack of money, not will. The former gubernatorial candidate said grass-roots supporters can’t contribute enough funds to wage a serious statewide bid.
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Transportation
TxDOT Banking On “Don’t Mess With Texas” to Provide More Cash
The cash-strapped Texas Department of Transportation is hoping to partner with a vendor to launch a new line of merchandise that takes advantage of the company’s intellectual property — most notably, “Don’t Mess With Texas.”
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Transportation
A Boom for Oil, but a Bust for Texas’ Rural Roads
As the Texas Department of Transportation blames a funding shortfall for its plans to convert some rural roads to gravel, South Texans argue they are being unfairly punished for the region’s drilling boom.
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Transportation
Austin-San Antonio Rail Effort Could Get Federal Funds
The mayors of San Antonio and Austin are in talks with federal officials about federal funding to help develop a high-speed rail project between the two cities, local and federal officials have confirmed.
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Transportation
Amid Funding Shortfall, Three Counties Allowed to Raise Vehicle Fees
While Texas lawmakers this year failed to find the billions of dollars needed to address a transportation funding shortfall, Bexar, El Paso and Webb counties managed to win special approval to raise their vehicle registration fees.
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Combs’ Legacy Not a Presence in Comptroller’s Race
The Republicans running for comptroller aren’t talking about the current officeholder at all: Susan Combs is off the ballot and out of the field of play, for now.
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Transportation
TxDOT Officials Address Concerns on Cost-Cutting Plans
During a meeting when local and state officials accused the agency of poor communication, Texas Department of Transportation officials confirmed plans Thursday to delay converting more asphalt roads to gravel.