We’ve recently shared stories about the three bridges that preceded the Ann Richards Congress Avenue Bridge at the same Central Austin crossing over the Colorado River — a pontoon bridge from ...

In fact, Ernest Howard — the H in HNTB — helped design the surviving 1910 Congress Avenue Bridge that was widened and updated in 1980. Like any good design company, it keeps meticulous ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — A day to honor the service of men and women who have fought for freedom. It’s Veterans Day and Central Texas is celebrating with several events on Friday. In Austin, Congress ...

Austin's Congress Avenue Bridge was originally built in 1910, but was revamped in the early 80's to include 3/4 inch to 1 and a half inch concrete beams. By adding these beams, ...

Every year, more than 1 million bats visit Austin, attracting thousands of tourists. These bat enthusiasts gather on and around Congress Bridge — overlooking the Lady Bird Lake — in hopes of ...

Courtesy photo More than a million bats live underneath the famed Ann W. Richards Congress Avenue bridge in the great state capital of Austin, just an hour’s drive south down Interstate 35.

Austin’s urban bat colony came home to roost under the Congress Avenue Bridge in late February. By Emily Hernandez , Austin Trending Reporter March 17, 2024 A flock of bats is flying above ...

Austin's 17th Bat Fest on Saturday will close down part of Congress Avenue until 5 a.m. on Sunday. Whether you're attending the celebration or driving through Austin, from Saturday 5 a.m. to ...