Port Houston Secures $25M Federal Grant
Port Houston announced $25 million in grant funding received from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration (MARAD).
Houston Mayor John Whitmire Names New Houston Public Works Director
Mayor John Whitmire appointed Randy Macchi as the next director of Houston Public Works.
High-Tech Trends for 2025 and Strategies for Business Preparedness
When we look ahead to the year 2025, we see that small to medium-sized businesses/subcontractors have an exciting opportunity to make use of emerging technology.
Top 3 Secrets to Pulling School Permits in Round Rock, Texas
Here are three secrets to streamline your permit acquisition in Round Rock.
Texas Oil and Natural Gas Upstream Jobs Grow by 1,400 in October: TXOGA
New data from the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) revealed that upstream oil and natural gas employment grew by 1,400 in October, compared to September.
Houston Airports, Southwest Airlines Celebrate Hobby Airport’s West Concourse Expansion
Houston Airports and Southwest Airlines came together on Thursday, November 14, to celebrate the West Concourse expansion at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU).
Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum Teaching Creative Ways to Finance Your Business
The upcoming Greater Houston Business Procurement Forum scheduled for Wednesday, November 20 from 8-11 a.m. at The United Way of Greater Houston will highlight creative ways to finance your business.
VIA Names Jon Gary Herrera New President and CEO
The VIA Metropolitan Transit Board of Trustees voted unanimously on Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, to appoint Jon Gary Herrera as the new president and CEO.
Historic Funding Approved for Texas Ship Channels
The Texas Transportation Commission approved funding for ship channel improvement projects that are supposed to support Texas’ economic growth, increase trade, generate jobs and ensure our seaports remain competitive.
Construction CEOs Join Industry Initiative to Combat Suicide Among Workers
Chief executives in construction have joined together to combat the high suicide rate among workers.
PVAMU to Host Virtual National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) Colloquium
Prairie View A&M University will host the first-ever Virtual National Center for Infrastructure Transformation (NCIT) Colloquium, set to take place Nov. 12-14, 2024.
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Naco Pass Mobility Hub Gets Safety Upgrades, Facelift
VIA Metropolitan Transit’s Naco Pass Mobility Hub has reopened for service with upgrades, including improved boarding areas, repaved sidewalks, designated crosswalks, lighting and real-time arrival information.
New TI Microcontrollers Drive Advanced Edge AI, Real-Time Control for Enhanced System Efficiency and Safety
Texas Instruments (TI) has unveiled two innovative series of real-time microcontrollers (MCUs) designed to enhance the efficiency, safety, and sustainability of automotive and industrial systems.
METRO Awarded $1.2M in Funding for Gulfton Revitalization Project
METRO has been awarded $1.2 million from the Federal Transit Administration (FTA) to plan for transit-oriented development (TOD) along the proposed Gulfton Corridor Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) line.
TxDOT Finalizes Buyback of SH 288
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has completed the termination of the SH 288 Comprehensive Development Agreement (CDA).
Texas Instruments Commits to Set Science-Based Targets for GHG Emissions Reduction
Texas Instruments (TI) announced on Friday, November 8 that the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) has received the company’s commitment to set near-term company-wide emissions reductions in line with climate science.
H-E-B Announces Plans for 3rd Store in San Marcos
H-E-B has announced plans to build a third H-E-B store in San Marcos, which will include the city’s first True Texas BBQ restaurant.
New METRO Board Member Announced
The Houston City Council unanimously approved Mayor John Whitmire’s appointment of Angel Ponce, director of the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities, to the METRO Board of Directors.
TxDOT Breaks Ground on I-35 Capital Express Central Project
The I-35 Texas Clear Lanes project will add two non-tolled high-occupancy-vehicle (HOV) managed lanes in each direction from US 290 East to SH 71/Ben White Boulevard.
The Hidden Pitfalls of Buying a Business: Understanding Permits and Certificates of Occupancy
Here are seven points to follow to obtain a CO when nobody told you while researching the business opportunity what to look out for.