Capital Metro has proposed building a 52 mile light rail system, and has asked for voter approval on the November 7 ballot. Austin faces a very serious transportation problem, with the demand for automobile travel expected to increase as the population continues to increase.
Energy & Environment
Winter Weather Worries
Another Texas summer is coming to an end soon, and despite the scorching temperatures, the electric grid has kept the A/C running. ERCOT didn’t falter when faced with a new all-time peak energy demand record on July 22. But hot, sunny days are only one end of the spectrum. According to a TPPF/Overton Insights poll released yesterday,...
September 3, 2026