Flying car with BMW engine completes 1st inter-city test flight
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
A prototype flying car completed its first inter-city flight this week. It takes less than 3 minutes to transform from a vehicle into an aircraft.
Airlines facing travel woes due to lack of staff, summer storms and unruly passengers
The airline says the pent-up consumer demand is clashing with summer storms and staffing. About 1,500 pilots weren’t flying during the pandemic and need to be retrained.
The airline says the pent-up consumer demand is clashing with summer storms and staffing. About 1,500 pilots weren’t flying during the pandemic and need to be retrained.
Bipartisan group of senators, White House reach deal on infrastructure plan
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
President Joe Biden and a bipartisan group of senators have “struck a deal” on a $953 billion infrastructure plan.
Texas bullet train group inks deal with Milan design firm
The developer of a long-planned — and controversial — high-speed rail line that would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes announced Tuesday that it signed a $16 billion contract with an Italian company to build the project.
The developer of a long-planned — and controversial — high-speed rail line that would get passengers from Dallas to Houston in 90 minutes announced Tuesday that it signed a $16 billion contract with an Italian company to build the project.
DART light rail celebrates 25th anniversary
Now, the DART light rail system is 93-miles long -- the longest light rail system in the country. It includes 65 stops and goes as far west as DFW Airport.
Now, the DART light rail system is 93-miles long -- the longest light rail system in the country. It includes 65 stops and goes as far west as DFW Airport.
Senators eye infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending
A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as part of a $1 trillion package
A bipartisan group of senators is eyeing an infrastructure deal with $579 billion in new spending as part of a $1 trillion package
DART asking for input before redrawing bus routes
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is trying to move into a new era by rethinking its bus routes, some of them going back to World War II.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit is trying to move into a new era by rethinking its bus routes, some of them going back to World War II.
Airlines expect surge in passengers this Memorial Day weekend
Airports across the country saw a surge in passengers this past weekend. And upcoming Memorial Day weekend travel may even surpass pre-pandemic levels.
Airports across the country saw a surge in passengers this past weekend. And upcoming Memorial Day weekend travel may even surpass pre-pandemic levels.
Texas bill would make it harder to win damages from big rig crashes
After a wreck, trials would be split into two phases and companies may be shielded from liability. That means road crash victims could be left without much recourse.
After a wreck, trials would be split into two phases and companies may be shielded from liability. That means road crash victims could be left without much recourse.
FAA slaps 2 more travelers with thousands in fines over flight disruptions
The Federal Aviation Administration said one traveler swore at crew members and slammed overhead bins before takeoff, and that the other refused to wear a face mask and blew his nose in a blanket.
The Federal Aviation Administration said one traveler swore at crew members and slammed overhead bins before takeoff, and that the other refused to wear a face mask and blew his nose in a blanket.
Rental scooters could make comeback to Downtown Dallas this fall
Rental scooters could make a comeback in Downtown Dallas. One company made its pitch to city leaders with safety measures designed to keep riders off the sidewalks.
Rental scooters could make a comeback in Downtown Dallas. One company made its pitch to city leaders with safety measures designed to keep riders off the sidewalks.
Proposed fee on home, retail construction would fund Dallas road projects
The proposed Dallas road construction fee would raise the price of a single-family home by $4,200 while the fee for a new shopping center would top $100,000.
The proposed Dallas road construction fee would raise the price of a single-family home by $4,200 while the fee for a new shopping center would top $100,000.
White House issuing reports on US states' infrastructure needs amid push for $2.3T plan
President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Monday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers and can use the state-by-state summaries to show that his plan would help meet their constituents' needs.
President Joe Biden is scheduled to meet Monday with Republican and Democratic lawmakers and can use the state-by-state summaries to show that his plan would help meet their constituents' needs.
Biden eyes $3 trillion package for infrastructure, schools, families
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
President Biden's next big priority is a $3 trillion package that would help develop roads and hospitals, along with family-friendly policies focusing on education and paid family leave.
Getting around a challenge as historic snow storm paralyzes North Texas
The roads around Dallas were covered in snow and a challenge to move on as the city was hit by one of the biggest winter weather events in recent memory.
The roads around Dallas were covered in snow and a challenge to move on as the city was hit by one of the biggest winter weather events in recent memory.
Dallas council committee mulls new $300 million bond for street improvements
Dallas voters approved more than half a billion dollars for street repairs just a few years ago. Now some on the council think the city should ask for an additional $300 million.
Dallas voters approved more than half a billion dollars for street repairs just a few years ago. Now some on the council think the city should ask for an additional $300 million.
Collin County officials delay vote on land for proposed Highway 380 bypass
Monday’s vote would have authorized land purchases, including the use of eminent domain, even though TxDOT is several years away from moving forward.
Monday’s vote would have authorized land purchases, including the use of eminent domain, even though TxDOT is several years away from moving forward.
Thanksgiving travelers keep Dallas Love Field busy
Passengers at Dallas Love Field said they have concerns about traveling due to COVID-19 and deciding to fly during Thanksgiving was a difficult decision.
Passengers at Dallas Love Field said they have concerns about traveling due to COVID-19 and deciding to fly during Thanksgiving was a difficult decision.
Whale tail sculpture catches runaway train
The driver of a metro train escaped injury when the front carriage rammed through the end of an elevated section of rails and was caught by a sculpture of a whale's tail.
The driver of a metro train escaped injury when the front carriage rammed through the end of an elevated section of rails and was caught by a sculpture of a whale's tail.
Delta bans hundreds of passengers for refusing to wear masks
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.
Delta says it has banned over 400 passengers from flying who refused to wear a mask.