Port Houston Opens New Administration Building in Houston, marking a new chapter in its storied maritime legacy. Located in Houston’s Historic Fifth Ward, the modern 93,000-square-foot facility celebrates the region’s spirit of industry, collaboration, and community while bringing Port Houston closer to the waterway it serves and providing a state-of-the-art space for employees, partners, and…
Port Houston Reports Record-Breaking Year as the nation’s leading waterborne tonnage gateway closes 2025 with historic cargo volumes and continued infrastructure expansion. Handling 54,491,066 short tons across its public terminals and achieving a record 4.3 million TEUs, Port Houston’s strong performance reflects resilient global trade activity, growing petrochemical and manufacturing demand, and sustained investment in…
TxDOT asphalt testing adopted as national standard marks a major milestone in pavement innovation, as a groundbreaking method developed in Texas is now set to improve road durability and performance across the United States. The new testing approach, created by the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the University of Texas at Austin Center for…
DFW Airport Starts Next Phase of Terminal C construction as Dallas Fort Worth International Airport implements new roadway closures and detours to support the buildout of a new bridge providing right-hand access into Terminal C. The next phase of the International Parkway Project is scheduled to minimize disruption following the busy holiday travel period and…
TxDOT Progress Across the State continued in December as the Texas Department of Transportation advanced major infrastructure, safety, and flood recovery projects benefiting communities throughout Texas. From transformative urban highway redesigns in Austin and San Antonio to safety and capacity improvements in North Texas and critical flood repair work in West Texas, TxDOT made significant…
Texas Instruments Launches 300mm Semiconductor Manufacturing in Sherman, Texas, marking a major milestone in the company’s expansion of advanced semiconductor production. The state-of-the-art SM1 facility will produce tens of millions of chips daily for applications ranging from smartphones and automotive systems to medical devices, industrial robots, and data centers. This new wafer fab reflects TI’s…
2026 Construction Outlook: Permitting Strategies and Timeline Management highlights the increasing importance of disciplined project execution as the construction market enters a more selective phase. Capital is being scrutinized more carefully, and speed-to-market matters more than ever. Projects moving forward in 2026 will face higher expectations for timelines and far less tolerance for delay, making…
The Railroad Commission of Texas is pleased to announce that Mark Evarts has been named the new director of the Commission’s Oversight and Safety Division. The division’s core responsibilities are over the RRC’s Alternative Fuels, Gas Services and Pipeline Safety departments, including oversight of more than 400,000 miles of pipelines in Texas, the largest system…
Turner Construction Launches First Equipment Company, Expanding Equipment Rental and Site Services as Turner Construction Company recently announced the launch of First Equipment Company (FEC), a centralized equipment rental and site services company. This move represents a strategic expansion of the services Turner offers its clients while strengthening support for the trade contractors working on…
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority recently met for its annual Budget Workshop and approved Port Houston’s $726 million operating budget and $569 million capital plan to guide staff in operating and managing facilities and activities for Port Houston Fiscal Year 2026. Port Houston, a strategic leader for the Houston Ship Channel…
Did you see the Dallas Fed’s Latest Texas Employment Forecast: Permitting report dated December 11, 2025? I found it particularly insightful because it combines the Federal Reserve’s perspective on unemployment and leading economic indicators with a focus on how permitting may be impacted in Texas throughout 2026. Here’s a quick snapshot of what the Dallas…
Shell Offshore Inc., a subsidiary of Shell plc, has taken a final investment decision as Shell invests in Kaikias waterflood development in the US Gulf of America. The Shell Kaikias waterflood project will inject water to displace additional oil in the Kaikias reservoir, supporting production that flows to Shell’s Ursa platform in the Mars Corridor….
MR. D-MARS shares a purpose-driven leadership blueprint focused on growth, resilience, and adaptability, offering insights on how intentional leadership fuels long-term success. January is a month synonymous with fresh starts and new horizons—but it also comes with a hard truth: the fuel that carried you last year is gone. Whether you’re a seasoned executive, a…
Texas oil and natural gas industry, Texas oil and gas taxes, TXOGA Energy & Economic Impact Report 2025 — The Texas oil and natural gas industry paid a record $27.0 billion in state and local taxes and state royalties in fiscal year 2025, according to newly released data from the Texas Oil & Gas Association…
The City of Houston’s Office of Business Opportunity (OBO) recently hosted the 2025 Meet the Buyer Procurement Forum Partners & Business Expo at the George R. Brown Convention Center—an annual gathering that has become one of the region’s most anticipated opportunities for small and certified businesses to connect directly with decision-makers in public and private…
bp has started its seventh major project startup of 2025 with the Atlantis Drill Center 1 expansion, reinforcing its momentum in bp major projects 2025 and continued investment in bp US Gulf of America offshore production. This bp project startup 2025 adds two new subsea wells to the existing Atlantis platform, increasing production by an…
Turner Construction Company has been named by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Engineers for 2026, earning the #1 ranking in the construction industry and a top-20 position in the United States. This marks the second straight year Turner has been honored since Forbes introduced the list in 2025. “We are honored to be recognized once again by Forbes as a leading employer…
Manhattan Construction Company recently announced that it has once again been recognized by Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) as an Accredited Quality Contractor (AQC), marking the 22nd time the company has earned this prestigious construction industry award. The ABC Accredited Quality Contractor credential recognizes Manhattan Construction Company’s ongoing commitment to construction leadership excellence, quality construction…
The agency is replacing nearly 500 buses as part of a $2.5 billion system modernization program. DALLAS, December 4, 2025 – DART has received a $7.094 million Grant to Support Bus upgrades, helping the agency replace 476 older vehicles with new CNG buses as part of its $2.5 billion modernization plan to enhance service, reduce emissions,…
Bexar County continues to build on its reputation as a driving force for small business growth and innovation. As local entrepreneurs, public agencies, and major industry players prepare to come together for this year’s Bexar County Small Business & Entrepreneurship Conference, the conversation around opportunity, inclusion, and community development is more relevant than ever. From…
