Skanska Constructs New Healthcare Building in Houston
Skanska has signed a contract with Harris Health System for the construction of a new healthcare building in Houston.
Shell to Add Pipeline Capacity in the Gulf of Mexico
The pipeline will bring additional capacity to Shell’s extensive Gulf of Mexico (GoM) footprint, expanding support for domestic oil production in the western and central area of the GoM.
DFW Airport Partners with A4I to Drive Innovation Through Open Call for Startups
The first joint initiative of the A4I network is an open call for startups to present breakthrough solutions.
CenterPoint Energy, Neara Collaborate to Advance Electric Resiliency Across Greater Houston Region
CenterPoint will supplement its existing systems with Neara’s technology to focus its investments strategically and cost-effectively and to continue to advance safety, reliability and resilience.
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport Breaks Ground on Midfield Taxiways
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) broke ground on two new concrete parallel midfield taxiways on Friday, September 27.
Simone Biles’ New Restaurant Under Construction Inside Bush Airport
Simone Biles – a world-renowned gymnast and Houston native – is developing a new restaurant at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) called Taste of Gold.
Port Houston Announces Work Stoppage at Container Terminals: What to Know
Port Houston has announced a work stoppage at its container terminals following the expiration of the existing contract between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX).
Texas Among States Leading the Charge on Public Transportation Improvements
Here is a list of states leading the way in making transportation improvements.
Port Houston Progresses on Key Project 11 Milestones
Port Houston announced that work on the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11 – is progressing.
VIA Board Unanimously Adopts $307.6M Operating Budget
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Board of Trustees unanimously adopted a $307.6 million operating budget for Fiscal Year 2025.
Rod West to Retire from Entergy
Entergy announced that Rod West, group president of utility operations, will retire following more than 25 years of leadership and service to the company, effective Jan. 31, 2025.
Dallas Area Rapid Transit Named Agency of the Year by Latinos In Transit
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) was named Transit Agency of the Year, earlier this month by Latinos In Transit at their annual leadership summit.
OSHA Announces Federal Advisory Council on Occupational Safety and Health Meeting for October 17
The council meeting will be an important opportunity to hear about the latest developments and initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety for federal employees, with input from various stakeholders across the federal workforce.
AfroTech 2024: The Future of Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship
AfroTech 2024 will be held in Houston, Texas, continuing its legacy of connecting Black professionals and aspiring innovators with global tech giants, startups, and investors.
Houston Community College Launches New Aviation Workforce Training Program
Houston Community College (HCC) has a new aircraft for its comprehensive aviation maintenance technician program.
DART Gets Lease Agreement at Knoll Trail Crossing in North Dallas
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has signed a 10-year office lease at Knoll Trail Crossing.
US Department of Labor Announces $12.7M in Grants Awarded to Promote Workplace Safety, Health Training, Education
The U.S. Department of Labor awarded $12.7 million to 102 nonprofits nationwide to fund education and training initiatives designed to create safer workplaces.
13 Faculty Teams from PVAMU, Texas A&M Receive PRISE Grants
Prairie View A&M University and Texas A&M University announced the awarding of $520K to 13 teams of faculty investigators as part of the 2024 Panther Research and Innovation for Scholarly Excellence grant program.
TxDOT Introducing New Process to Help Improve Roundabouts, Intersection Safety
TxDOT is introducing a new process to help select roundabouts and other innovations to improve safety at intersections — where one-third of Texas’ fatal and injury crashes happen.
Crescent Midstream Selected to Develop an Integrated Carbon Capture Solution for Entergy Natural Gas Power Plant
Through collaboration between Entergy, Crescent, SAMSUNG E&A, and Honeywell’s carbon capture technologies, the $1 billion project would be one of the largest CCS projects in the United States.