Booker T. Davis, Jr. The Man Behind the D-MARS Legacy
From the playing fields of East Texas to entrepreneurship in Houston, the man affectionately known as “Poppa D-MARS” built a legacy rooted in family, hard work, faith and helping others succeed. Long before there was a D-MARS brand, there was Booker T. Davis Jr. There was the young athlete from East Texas who learned about competition playing alongside his brothers. There was the coach who spent countless hours on football fields and baseball diamonds teaching young athletes that what they did after the game mattered just as much as what they did during it. There was the businessman who understood…
AI Data Center Cooling: How Engineers Are Managing Rising Heat
AI data center cooling is becoming an increasingly important engineering challenge as artificial intelligence places unprecedented power demands on data centers. Engineers are rethinking how these facilities move, monitor and…
Loop 1604 North Expansion Reaches Major Construction Milestone in San Antonio
Milestone ceremony marks connection between the region’s two largest transportation investments. The Loop 1604 North Expansion has reached a major construction milestone as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and…
Port Houston Economic Impact Nears $1 Trillion as Terminal Expansion Advances
The Port Houston Economic Impact continues to grow as the Port Commission advances major infrastructure, terminal expansion and international trade initiatives supporting the Houston Ship Channel region. During its August…
Houston Convention District Transformation Includes 700,000-Square-Foot GRB Expansion
The Houston Convention District Transformation represents a bold new chapter for downtown Houston, bringing together innovation, economic development and major infrastructure investment. Led by Houston First Corporation, the transformational master…
CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery Could Unlock 137 Billion Barrels of U.S. Oil
CO2 Enhanced Oil Recovery could unlock a significant new source of U.S. oil production by recovering resources left behind in mature oil fields. A University of Houston report estimates that…
2026 TOP 25 AWARDS LUNCHEON & MINI EXPO
On Friday, June 26, 2026, Subcontractors USA – Texas brought together primes, subcontractors, professional service providers, uppliers and industry leaders for the Top 25 Awards, Luncheon…
SECURITY YOU CAN TRUST: ACCURATE SECURITY’S VITAL ROLE IN THE NEW IAH TERMINAL
The new IAH terminal project is creating opportunities for businesses across multiple industries, from construction and engineering…
FlavorFest Turns Procurement Into Opportunity for Houston’s Small Businesses
FlavorFest Turns Procurement Into Opportunity for Houston Small Businesses by reimagining the traditional procurement expo as an…
DFW Business Council: Turning Connections Into Contracts
The DFW Business Council continues to play a vital role in supporting economic growth and expanding opportunities…
NAMC Houston Expands Opportunities for Minority Contractors Across Texas
NAMC Houston expands opportunities for minority contractors across Texas by connecting businesses to vital resources, strategic partnerships,…
City of Houston – OBO to Launch Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business Certifications
In the initiative City of Houston – OBO to Launch Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran Small Business Certifications,…
