From the Statesman archives: Railroad, freedom colonies changed Austin after Civil War
The International-Great Northern Railroad, which arrived in Austin on Dec. 28, 1876, was formed in 1873 by merging previously ...
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Exxon Is Quietly Planning New $8.6 Billion Plastics Plant for Texas’s Gulf Coast
Diane Wilson had heard rumors for months that Exxon might be coming to Point Comfort, Texas, which sits on the Gulf Coast ...
Texas Rangers' High-A Affiliate Gets Wild New Nickname For 2025 Season
Welcome to the minor leagues, Hub City Spartanburgers. The High-A affiliate of the Rangers, the Spartanburgers replace the Down East Wood Ducks in the Texas fam ...
Super Bowl artist weaves Black Masking culture into vibrant logo and theme art for NFL global stage
New Orleans artist Tahj Williams used to stitch the Super Bowl logo and theme art in her sewing room, and now her creation is ...
Gov. DeWine orders all state employees back in office full time
An executive order signed by Gov. Mike DeWine means all state employees will return to the office full-time. “It is now in ...