Guadalupe Street

Austin

Why is the stretch of Guadalupe that runs parallel to UT Campus called 'The Drag'?

Alyssa Weinstein for KUT

This story was originally published on August 27, 2020.Daphne Glasgow gets nostalgic when she thinks of The Drag, the strip of shops and restaurants…
Transportation

Revamp Of The Drag Could Do Away With On-Street Parking To Increase Bike And Bus Flow

Andrew Weber

The City of Austin has unveiled its pitch to revamp Guadalupe Street near UT campus in a plan that favors bike- and bus-minded improvements.The proposal…
Transportation

Have a Message for Your Fellow Austin Drivers? You Can Help Program These Signs

Andrew Weber

Austin’s got a checkered past when it comes to digital road signs. The blinking roadway signs have been hacked a few times in the past to warn of zombies,…
Health

Opioid Abuse Is on the Rise in Texas, and Advocates Say the State Needs to Act Fast

Ashley Lopez

As in most of the country, opioid abuse is a serious problem in Texas. A growing number of people in the state are becoming addicted to and even dying…