Inside Texas' tallest tower right here in Austin

Inside Texas' tallest tower right here in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Downtown Austin can now boast that it's home to the tallest tower in Texas. The Waterline Tower, located off Red River Street, will top out and officially reach a height of 1,025 feet on Friday. That's 23 feet taller than the previous tallest tower in the Lone Star State — the JPMorgan Chase Tower in Houston. The Chase Tower has held that title since 1981, according to Lincoln Property Company. The Waterline will house a hotel, 7…

Austin now has the tallest building in Texas

Austin is now home to the tallest building in the state: the Waterline Tower.

Waterline, Texas' new tallest tower, tops out in Austin

The 74-story, 1,025-foot tower opens next year and features a hotel, 700,000 square feet of offices and more than 350 luxury apartments.

It's a 45-second elevator ride to the top of the new tallest building in Texas

After four years of construction, the 74-story Waterline tower has reached its final height. It will be divided into offices, residences, shops and restaurants, all with separate entrances and parking.