The damaged bridge connects Pelican Island, where the Texas A&M Galveston campus is located, to Galveston Island.
Transportation
Reporting on roads, transit, infrastructure, and policy shaping travel and mobility across the state, from The Texas Tribune.
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Environment
El Paso residents rally to protect a Rio Grande wetland from possible highway project
Potential routes for a highway in El Paso’s Mission Valley run alongside a restored wetland called Rio Bosque. Environmental advocates are urging TxDOT to scrap the idea.
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Texas and California leaders unite at EarthX
State leaders acknowledge milestone in recycling and circular economy initiatives.
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Houston’s growth demands that we prioritize equitable transit now
Unlocking economic prosperity: A framework to harness technology and data for smarter transportation planning in Houston
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Environment
Eclipse fever hits Texas towns as residents and officials prepare for a crush of visitors
Llano residents are told to stock up on groceries. A Sulphur Springs church is renting its parking spots. And everyone’s watching the weather forecast ahead of Monday’s eclipse.
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The road to carbon neutrality also saves money
How and why did the city of San Antonio pursue onsite solar for their buildings making it the largest onsite solar program for a municipality in Texas.
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Transportation
Cities across the U.S. are abandoning bus stations. This East Texas town is embracing its bustling depot.
Longview officials saw an opportunity to invest in mass transit after one of the nation’s largest busing companies pulled out.
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Economy
Court challenge from Texas AG Ken Paxton could end Austin’s light-rail plans
The attorney general took issue with the financial strategy Austin used to navigate the limits state lawmakers have placed on how Texas cities can raise money.
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State Government
Supreme Court permits Texas police to arrest people who illegally cross the border as the SB 4 legal clash continues
The ruling allows Texas to start enforcing SB 4 while a lawsuit over its constitutionality remains pending before a federal appeals court.
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Energy
Driving in West Texas is deadly dangerous. A new report measures how much.
A nonprofit commissioned the report that found severe and fatal vehicle crashes in the Permian Basin far outpaced the state.