Texas Instruments Unveils Industry’s 1st GaN IPM to Enable Smaller, More Energy-Efficient High-Voltage Motors
Texas Instruments introduced the industry’s first 650V three-phase GaN IPM for 250W motor drive applications.
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Honeywell Revolutionizes Large-Scale Battery Manufacturing with Automation Software
Honeywell announced the launch of its Battery Manufacturing Excellence Platform (Battery MXP), an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered software solution designed to optimize the operation of gigafactories from day one by improving battery cell yields and expediting facility startups for manufacturers.
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United Adds Nearly 200 Flights for Political Conventions
United has added nearly 200 new flights to make it even easier for convention attendees and political enthusiasts to travel to this summer’s national political conventions.
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Houston City Council Approves Lease Agreement for Southwest Airlines at Hobby Airport
Houston City Council unanimously approved a lease agreement that allows Southwest Airlines to lease two parcels of land at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on Wednesday, May 29.
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CenterPoint Energy Encourages Customers to Plan Ahead as Hurricane Season Begins
With the May 16 derecho bringing an early start to the severe weather season, safety and storm preparedness remain top-of-mind for CenterPoint Energy’s workforce.
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TerraVolta Announces Flagship U.S. Lithium Project, Partnership with The Energy & Minerals Group
Based in Houston, Texas, TerraVolta was founded in 2022 by former executives in the energy and technology sectors.
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PowerHouse Closes on Irving-Las Colinas Site, Entering DFW Market to Develop New State-of-The-Art Data Center Campus
The site, located at 111 Customer Way, will be home to PowerHouse Irving, a nearly one million square foot data center campus that will deliver 200 MW of power when completed.
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Department of Labor to Restructure Workplace Safety, Health Regional Operations to Protect Workers
In May, the Department of Labor announced strategic changes to the structure of its Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s regional operations designed to direct its resources effectively and make the agency more resilient.
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National Grid Renewables Expands ERCOT Portfolio, Begins Operations at Copperhead Solar and Storage Project
National Grid Renewables announced the start of commercial operation at its Copperhead Solar and Storage Project (Copperhead) located in Falls County, Texas.
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Entergy, NextEra Energy Resources Announce Agreement to Develop Up to 4.5 GW of New Solar & Energy Storage Projects
The five-year joint development agreement is expected to facilitate the development and construction of new solar generation and energy storage projects.
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Entergy Texas Proposes New Power Plants to Support Rapid Growth in Southeast Texas
Entergy Texas says it has filed an application with the Public Utility Commission of Texas to seek approval of two state-of-the-art natural gas power plants to be named Legend and Lone Star.
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Mayor Whitmire Announces Compromise on Shepherd Durham Phase II Project
Mayor John Whitmire and the Memorial Heights TIRZ have reached a compromise on the design of the Shepherd Durham Phase II project that maintains the terms of the federal grant, preserves general mobility, and creates transportation options while enhancing drainage and wastewater infrastructure.
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Irving Interchange Project Transforms Congested Corridors
A massive project in Irving, Texas, has helped to get rid of a congested triangle of highway interchanges, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
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Collina Washington-Beard Joins DART as Senior Vice President of Procurement
Collina Washington-Beard will oversee DART’s contracts and purchasing functions, as well as maintain oversight of the agency’s Materials Management and Diversity and Vendor Management Divisions.
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Avelo Airlines Leading Industry in Operational Reliability
Avelo Airlines ranked #1 in on-time performance and delivered the lowest flight cancellation rate in the industry – the second straight month Avelo led the industry in both metrics.
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San Antonio Airport Breaks Passenger Records for One Year
As San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has broken passenger records for 12 months in a row since May 2023, three new nonstop routes are being launched.
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CITGO Awards $125K in Grants for ‘Community Resilience’ This Hurricane Season
CITGO is donating $125,000 in resilience grants to nonprofits working to keep people safe, informed and prepared in the Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas areas, and in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
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Clark Construction’s Small Business Inclusion Program Results in Nearly $1 Billion in Contract Awards Nationwide
According to Clark, the SDBE15 program has helped to expand and strengthen Clark’s contractor network and foster long-term relationships with a range of diverse business partners, while enhancing the company’s ability to deliver for clients across the country.
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Universal Technical Institute Announces 2024 ‘Summer Ignite’ Program for Automotive Skilled Trade Training
Since 2021, UTI and NAPA have partnered to support the future of those seeking careers in the transportation and aftermarket auto repair industries.
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WildFire Energy Announces Bolt-On Eagle Ford Acquisition
WildFire Energy I LLC announced the acquisition of approximately 16,000 net acres of leasehold and 58 operated wells in the East Texas Eagle Ford from an undisclosed seller.
