After reading that the sub-250 mile trip from Dallas to Houston takes an audacious 23 hours on Amtrak rail, journalist Benton Graham took the trip himself and chronicled the odyssey for Bloomberg.

Texas’ rail revival may feel improbable in a state built around highways, but the demand is there—even if the service isn’t, Bloomberg writes.  A trip that should take four hours between Dallas and ...

The phrase “Where’s the Beef” originated from a Wendy’s commercial in 1984 and quickly became a “cultural catchphrase” used ...

Police say a man shot himself at the same time an officer fired a shot toward him in an incident in north Houston. Police say ...

1947: Construction — or at least demolition — begins on the Interregional Highway in central Austin. Property owners along ...

The Blue Raider Band from L.D. Bell High School is set to perform during Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. Courtesy of the blue raider band This Thanksgiving, a North Texas high school marching band won ...

The Badgers' NCAA Tournament trail begins this week at the UW Field House. Here are all the details on Wisconsin's draw in ...

Austinites now have a new way to hop between cities, and it comes with Wi-Fi, leather seats, and a guaranteed Buc-ee’s stop. On November 17, mobility startup Shutto launched its luxury van service ...

Yes, the co-winners of the 2025 Turkey of the Year are Vikings coach O’Connell and quarterback McCarthy. Come up here to ...

A downtown Austin hotel has finished a big renovation project. Hyatt Regency Austin has spiffed up 448 guestrooms and suites, plus corridors, meeting rooms, and public spaces. Locals will likely ...

A brand new way to experience the history of the Lone Star State has debuted at the Gonzales Memorial Museum, located about an hour's drive from San Antonio: Texas Legacy in Lights bills itself as the ...

Here’s how it works: Each Sunday night, we unveil five nominees for the Hero award. How to vote: You can visit this page to cast your online ballot once per hour (to prevent spamming). SHARE this post ...