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City
CapMetro BikeShare launches this summer in Austin
A new fleet of 100% electric-assist bikes will operate under a new name with a fresh look.
June 25, 2024 01:37 PM
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Morgan O’Neal
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Travel and Outdoors
Fly away on one of these direct flights out of Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
You’ll never have to deal with a layover again, because these are just a few of ABIA’s direct flights, which will take you to over 100 cities in the US and abroad.
June 18, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Airports and Transportation
Where to find alternative fueling stations for electric vehicles in Austin
Beep, beep — who’s got the keys to the (electric) Jeep?
May 30, 2024
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City
What Austinites are thinking about Project Connect
The Austin Transit Partnership surveyed Austinites for around two months to inform future routes, costs, connections, and locations.
May 23, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Development
Inside the Austin airport’s West Infill project
The project will expand the airport by 75,000 sqft, add plenty of new TSA lanes at Checkpoint 3, and allow for growing demand at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport.
April 22, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Work
All you need to know about Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
We’re here to make your flying process plane and simple.
March 29, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Business
Waymo launches a limited version of driverless ride-hail in Austin this week
The autonomous vehicle company expects to be able to offer driverless rides to the general public by August.
March 6, 2024
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London Gibson
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City
Austin Mayor announces plans for a “one-of-a-kind” Austin Infrastructure Academy
Central Texas is projected to need 10,000 jobs annually to complete in-the-works capital improvement projects.
February 29, 2024
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London Gibson
As seen from above, construction workers stand in a dirt-covered construction zone at the Austin airport, between the concourse building and the roadway. In the background, plane wings are visible.
City
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport closes TSA Checkpoint 3 to make way for West Gate expansion
The airport checkpoint will be closed until 2026.
February 9, 2024
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London Gibson
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Food
City Editor Figi’s favorite drinks in ATX
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July 22, 2024
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Food
Toast of the town: Drink Up Week has arrived
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City
Two blocks in east Austin to be reshaped into cultural hubs
Blocks 16 and 18 on East 11th Street will undergo a major transformation when new mixed-use developments break ground.
July 19, 2024
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Dreaming of gold: Olympians with ties to Austin and Texas competing in the Paris 2024 Olympics
The Capital City is well-represented on the world stage at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics — these are some locals to watch.
July 18, 2024
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Laura Figi
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Food
Local treats to try on National Ice Cream Day
We’ve found a few National Ice Cream Day specials in Austin for you to try, so you can celebrate with a delicious sweet treat in-hand.
July 18, 2024
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Laura Figi