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.
Aviation, Energy Industries to Gather at North America’s Leading SAF and Aviation Decarbonization Event in Houston
The Sustainable Aviation Futures North America Congress is preparing to bring together over 600 senior leaders from across the aviation decarbonization value chain in Houston from Oct. 2-4, 2024.
OSHA Launches Online Tool for Workplace Injury Tracking
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) unveiled a new online tool designed to help users search its severe injury report database.
Shell to Sell Sinco Pipeline System and Colex Terminal to Edgewater Midstream
The Sinco pipeline system and the Colex terminal are located in the Houston Ship Channel area and have historically been operated as integrated assets with the Deer Park Refinery.
TxDOT Pushes Forward on Buyback of SH 288
To provide Texans with toll relief and more free lanes on which to drive, the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is preparing to terminate the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement.
Texas Railroad Commission Proposes Major Update to Oil & Gas Waste Management Regulations
The Texas Railroad Commission (RRC) is taking a significant step forward in updating its waste management regulations, which have not undergone major changes in 40 years.
Texas Society of Architects to Host 85th Annual Conference & Design Expo in October
The theme for this year’s conference, “The Bridge,” highlights the importance of connecting architecture with evolving technology, sustainability, and community.
University of Houston Partners with DOE’s New Energy Innovation Hub to Boost Battery Technology
At the forefront of UH’s involvement in ESRA is Yan Yao, the Hugh Roy and Lillie Cranz Cullen Distinguished Professor at UH’s Cullen College of Engineering and principal investigator at the Texas Center for Superconductivity.
VIA’s Silver Line Moves Closer to Reality with Funding
The VIA Board of Trustees for the Advanced Transportation District finalized an agreement with Bexar County on Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024, allowing the VIA Rapid Silver Line to move forward in seeking federal matching funds.
KBR Awarded $140M Follow-on Task Order Supporting the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center
KBR is a trusted partner to the U.S. Air Force, enhancing weapon system capabilities, providing superior sustainment engineering solutions, and improving mission readiness for the military.
Empowering Drivers to Ownership: The Vision Behind Cash Flow on Wheels
Under CEO Kendrick Edwards’ leadership, Cash Flow on Wheels (CFLOW) is dedicated to empowering truck drivers who are on a journey toward financial independence and ownership, particularly focusing on those who face challenges, such as poor credit history.
Study Shows Development Projects Near DART Light Rail Stations Boast Significant Economic Benefits
Transit-oriented developments in the DART service area generated nearly $1 billion in direct spending and spurred 11,000 jobs between 2019 and 2021, Lee announced during her second annual State of the Agency address.
Texas Innovates Launches CHILI Program with 10 Companies During Houston Climate Week
Texas Innovates announced the launch of its CHILI (Climate & Hydrogen Innovation and Learning Incubator) program, set to kick off on Sept. 12, 2024, during Houston Climate Week.
DFW Airport Announces Start of Transformational Work on $9 Billion Capital Plan with Reimagining of Terminal C
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) celebrated the beginning of major work on its nearly $9 billion capital improvement plan called “DFW Forward.”
TransTech Announces New Divisions, Formation of TransTech Group to Streamline Operations, Drive Growth
TransTech Group delivers solutions across the plant lifecycle, primarily serving operators and EPCs in energy, process, and industrial manufacturing.
Houston Airports Moves Forward in Voluntary Global Program that Strives to Mitigate Airport Carbon Emissions
Airports Council International (ACI) announced that George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) achieved Level 2 of the Airport Carbon Accreditation program.