Then There's This: Highway 45 Revisited

Except for the mayor, Council reaffirms opposition to 'aquifer toll road'

"...The more one considers the plan for State Highway 45 – its patchwork of moving parts, the..."

May 23, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

SH 45: The Road to Commissioners Court?

Karen Huber and Gerald Daugherty face off over a highway in southwestern Travis County

"...Court seat to the construction (and current lack) of State Highway 45, the once and would-be-future commissioner last week..."

Oct. 5, 2012 News Feature by Mike Kanin

Two Solutions – Finish SH 45, Fix 290

"...290 that I have heard. The extension of the State Highway 45 southwest from FM 1826 to end at..."

April 16, 2007 Postmarks

Hays County Moves to Bridge the SH 45 Gap Amid Political Firestorm

Mind the gap

"...a new road to bridge the gap between Texas State Highway 45's southwestern and southeastern segments – left unbuilt..."

Oct. 7, 2022 News Feature by Lina Fisher

SH 45 Gap Project Moves Ahead Despite Dubious Regional Cooperation

Out of the loop

"...The controversial highway project that would close the gap in State Highway..."

June 23, 2023 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Then There's This: Highway to Heaven or Hell?

Precinct 3 voters have two distinct choices for the future

"...of Copen­hag­en, the first of a network of bicycle "superhighways" opened this year to encourage more suburban residents to..."

Oct. 26, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

State and Local Elections

No new taxes!

"...State Constitutional Amendment Results..."

Nov. 6, 2015 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Naked City

CAMPO Keeps SH 45 (S)

"...Planning Organization (CAMPO) board voted Monday not to delete State Highway 45 South -- the erstwhile Outer Loop --..."

Feb. 15, 2002 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Then There's This: Extreme Sprawl

SH 45 toll road hawks back in the driver's seat

"...on his promise to lead the charge on building State Highway 45 South­west. On Mon­day, he delivered a big..."

Feb. 14, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Lumbering Toward a Long-Held Vision for a New I-35

Riding on TxDOT's endless highway

"...to the point of releasing its draft environmental impact statement, or DEIS, for the 8-mile stretch of I-35 between..."

Jan. 27, 2023 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Then There's This: The Road of Many Sagas

As SH 45 revs up (again), group sues for commissioner's emails

"...selective release of information relating to Daugherty's involvement in State Highway 45, one of Austin's longest delayed and most..."

Nov. 29, 2013 News Column by Amy Smith

Creative Intersections

Candidates hear alternatives to SH 45

"...wrapping up his PowerPoint presentation on alternatives to building State Highway 45, Mike Brown, a Utah-based transportation and planning..."

April 26, 2014 News Post by Amy Smith

Point Austin: Buckle Up

The 20-year argument over SH 45 resumes apace

"...County, our growth-centric neighbors to the south, the long-delayed State Highway 45 plan is back on the front burner..."

Nov. 4, 2011 News Column by Amy Smith

Then There's This: The Road to Fewer Roads

Can the latest advances in intersection designs fix Austin's gridlock?

"...connected the dots between the proposed MoPac-related projects and State Highway 45. It makes sense that South MoPac improvements..."

May 2, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

Road Shows

Are County Bond Proposals Good for the Long Haul?

"...TASS will be building opposition to right-of-way purchases for State Highway 130 (the "Pickle Parkway") and State Highway 45..."

Oct. 17, 1997 News Feature by Nate Blakeslee

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...against the Texas Department of Transportation and the Federal Highway Administration, alleging the agencies violated federal law in giving..."

Aug. 13, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Then There's This: Dangerous Path

Commissioners commit to $15 million toll project, minus enviro study

"...vote followed emotional, sometimes heated, testimony for and against State Highway 45, a long-debated road project that would connect..."

March 21, 2014 News Column by Amy Smith

SOS Files Complaint Against Daugherty

Group charges commissioner deleted texts and emails

"...to spend $15 million for the construction of the State Highway 45 toll road project in Southwest Austin (see..."

March 21, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

If You Can't Stand the Heat ...

Republican Jill Warren is behind in the polls and going negative on her Democratic opponent Ann Kitchen, in the race for House District 48 in Travis County.

"...a peep from the campaigns of the only contested state legislative race in the city. Democrat Ann Kitchen and..."

Oct. 13, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

Travis County

"...Daugherty is best known for his strong support for highway construction, and his campaign cites as a major priority..."

Aug. 26, 2016 News Feature by Michael King

Field of Dreamers

Two dems, five gop candidates vie for district 48 race, but the seat is expected to remain Democratic.

"...she would not seek re-election to her District 48 state House seat after a successful 10-year stint, the news..."

Feb. 4, 2000 News Feature by Rob D'Amico

More Money, More Options for I-35

The decades-long plan to rebuild Interstate 35 through the heart of Austin is picking up speed

"...The decades-long plan to someday rebuild Interstate 35 through the heart of Austin picked up a..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Fixing 290: A Different Alternative

Build a bypass around US 290 West through Oak Hill by completing another segment of State Highway 45

"...bypass around the area by completing another segment of State Highway 45...."

April 13, 2007 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Top 10 Environmental Stories

Local environmental news wasn't all bad this year

"...in 2013 in the Halloween flood, leaving many homeowners devastated and city officials embarrassed at inadequate response. The city..."

Jan. 2, 2015 News Feature by Michael King

Top 10 Environmental Stories

The state dealt with a drought as the city took on some prickly issues

"...5) Burning Rubber on SH 45 The long, controversial road to State Highway 45 shifted..."

Jan. 3, 2014 News Feature by Amy Smith

Then There's This: This Isn't Portland

Comp plan takes a public beating before council approves it

"...Com­mis­sion, meaning that the dreaded "dotted line" that marked State Highway 45 in southwestern Travis County is officially off..."

June 22, 2012 News Column by Amy Smith

Top 10 Local Stories

Terrorism strikes a little too close to home

"...and flew his small plane into IRS offices on Highway 183, killing one man and destroying the building. Media..."

Jan. 7, 2011 News Feature by Michael King

Naked City

Headlines and Happenings from Austin and Beyond

"...that you can be victorious in a campaign." – State Rep. Carter Casteel, speaking for campaign finance reform (see..."

May 5, 2006 News Feature

Green Light for CAMPO 2035 Plan

Long-range plan includes SH 45 Southwest project

"...The 2035 plan as passed Monday included the contested State Highway 45 Southwest tollway but did not fund it...."

May 28, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Naked City

News briefs from Austin, the region, and elsewhere

"...unable to regulate pool halls with BYOB policies, because state law is silent on such venues. While the opinion..."

Aug. 17, 2007 News Feature

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