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CapMetro provides update on Orange Line's section on The Drag

CapMetro provides update on Orange Line's section on The Drag

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CapMetro provides update on Orange Line's section on The Drag

The proposed light rail transit line would run along North Lamar Boulevard and Congress Avenue.

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Project Connect light rail and tunnel costs projected to nearly double

The initial cost projection was $5.8 billion, but new numbers add $4.5 billion to the cost of the Blue Line, Orange Line and underground tunnel.
Project Connect

Federal transit official calls $7B Project Connect 'transformational'

U.S. Rep. Lloyd Doggett said that nearly half of the $7.1 billion price tag is expected to be funded by federal grants.
Project Connect

Project Connect: CapMetro breaks ground on new Pleasant Valley MetroRapid line

It is one of four new MetroRapid lines approved by voters as part of Project Connect.

More Project Connect Stories

CapMetro breaks ground on Red Line station at 66-acre mixed-use development near Austin's Domain
In January, Austin's planning commission will vote on a proposal to transform part of Lady Bird Lake
Capital Metro breaks ground on new MetroRapid bus line in East Austin
Project Connect breaks ground on McKalla Station near Q2 Stadium
New design looks at taking cars off The Drag
Project Connect's Blue Line forces Waller Creek Boathouse relocation
Project Connect: CapMetro releases new renderings for light rail bridge project
Project Connect could force out 96-year-old business

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Forecast

Forecast: Cooling Down Next Week

Here are the latest updates from the KVUE Storm Team.
Boomtown

Austin area is seeing lower housing prices, more inventory

This led to an all-time inventory level of enough houses for 2.9 months, which is the highest seen in the area since September 2018.

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Social Media

The ‘Nyquil chicken’ social media challenge isn’t just gross – it’s dangerous

The FDA is warning against a social media challenge dubbed “sleepy chicken” where people cook chicken in NyQuil and other cough and cold medicines.
Scams

6 ways to spot a mobile payment app scam

More Americans are using mobile payment apps, like Zelle and Venmo, to send money — and scammers are taking notice. Here’s how to avoid a mobile payment app scam.