Texas Instruments Announces Award Agreement for CHIPS and Science Act Funding
Texas Instruments and the U.S. Department of Commerce announced an award agreement of up to $1.6 billion in direct funding through the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act.
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Port San Antonio’s Tech Port Campus Named 2024 Outstanding Innovation District by AURP
Port San Antonio’s Tech Port campus was named the 2024 Outstanding Innovation District by the Association of University Research Parks (AURP).
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US Dept. of Labor Releases Case Data on More than 890K Injuries, Illnesses at over 91K Workplaces
The U.S. Department of Labor has released data collected by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration on more than 890,000 workplace injuries and illnesses at more than 91,000 workplaces in 2023.
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Hobby Airport’s Runway 4-22 Reopens as Safety Improvement Project Progresses
Houston Airports has reopened Runway 4-22 at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), one of three runways at HOU.
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Austin City Council Unanimously Adopts Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan
The Austin City Council unanimously adopted Austin Energy’s Resource, Generation and Climate Protection Plan to 2035.
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Bexar County’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department Hosts 2024 Business Conference
The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department (SBED) of Bexar County hosted the 2024 Bexar County Business Conference on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
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VIA Secures $268M Federal Grant for ART Project
VIA Metropolitan Transit signed a $268 million grant agreement with the Federal Transit Administration to support the VIA Rapid Green Line.
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RRC Adopts New Oil and Gas Waste Management Rules
The Railroad Commission of Texas adopted an overhaul of rules regulating oil and gas waste management facilities in the state.
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Oil and Natural Gas Operational Preparations and Record Production Keep Texas Winter Ready
The Texas Oil & Gas Association is highlighting extensive industry preparations to ensure the reliable production and transportation of oil and natural gas during winter.
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City of Houston, METRO Partnership Powers Microtransit Downtown
METRO announced the expansion of its microtransit partnership with the City of Houston and Evolve Houston.
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Turner Construction Joint Venture Celebrates Topping-Out of $185M Texas A&M-Fort Worth Project
Turner Construction Company and partners celebrated the topping-out of the Law and Education Building for Texas A&M-Fort Worth.
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METRO Breaks Ground on New Facility to Enhance Rail Operations
METRO’s new Maintenance of Way (MOW) Facility is supposed to enhance efficiency, safety, and reliability across the METRORail system.
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Dept. of Labor Finalizes Rule on Requirements for Personal Protective Equipment in Construction
The final rule requires the equipment to properly fit any construction worker who needs it.
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H-E-B Starts Construction on Stores in Murphy, Mid-Cities, Texas Area
H-E-B has started construction on two H-E-B stores in Murphy, a city northeast of Dallas, and in the Mid-Cities area in the Euless and Bedford communities.
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Gilbane Leads in Sustainability as a Top Green Contractor
The number seven ranking underscores Gilbane’s commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship in the construction industry.
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UH Researchers Part of $3.3M Project to Improve Undergrounding Electric Power Lines
The U.S. Department of Energy launched an ARPA-E Program called GOPHURRS, which stands for Grid Overhaul with Proactive, High-speed Undergrounding for Reliability, Resilience, and Security and allocated $34 million for 12 projects across 11 states.
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US Dept. of Labor Seeks Nominees for OSHA Advisory Committee on Construction Safety and Health
The U.S. Department of Labor is looking for nominations for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Advisory Committee for Construction Safety and Health.
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City of Houston Creates Plan to Identify Possible Lead Pipes Across City
The City of Houston announced a plan to identify and replace lead pipes across the city as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Lead and Copper Rule Revisions.
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Empowering Small Businesses: The Mission of Bexar County’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department
Since 2001, Bexar County’s Small Business and Entrepreneurship Department has been a driving force behind creating an environment where small businesses can flourish.
