ISSUE 98
May 2024
Southwest Airlines Announces Passing of President Emeritus Colleen Barrett
Southwest Airlines has shared that President Emeritus Colleen Barrett, 79, has died.
Biden-Harris Administration Showcases Historic Infrastructure Progress During Infrastructure Week
As Infrastructure Week unfolds, the administration is urging bipartisan cooperation and continued congressional support for key programs, such as the Affordable Connectivity Program.
Harris Health System Breaks Ground on Northeast Houston Hospital
The project signals the start of Harris Health’s $2.9 billion investment in its multiphase, multiyear strategic facilities plan to add a new Level-I capable trauma hospital, renovate the current LBJ facility, expand the capacity of existing Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital, and add three new health centers in Northwest, Southwest and Eastern Harris County.
DFW Airport Releases Its Environmental, Social and Governance Report
This year’s ESG report reflects DFW’s commitment to its employees, customers, partners and future growth for the betterment of the North Texas region.
TSA at Bush Airport Honored as One of the Best Teams in the Nation
The TSA team at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has been awarded the Airport of the Year distinction within the CAT-X-I category. This award recognizes the exceptional performance of the entire TSA team at IAH in exceeding screening standards and maintaining a safe and secure environment for passengers.
JE Dunn Construction Recognized as a US Best Managed Company
JE Dunn Construction has been selected as a 2024 US Best Managed Company Gold Standard winner.
Silver Line Vehicles to Make Debut on Local Tracks: DART
DART is more than 60% complete with the Silver Line project overall and will begin to fully test the trains in segments on the Silver Line tracks later this summer.
Dallas County Increasing Opportunities for Small Businesses, Bringing More Value to Community
Dallas County is committed to increasing opportunities for small businesses and continuing to provide economic opportunities to the Dallas business community.
Gray Oak Pipeline LLC Announces Binding Open Season
Gray Oak Pipeline, LLC, a joint venture among the pipeline system’s owners, announced Thursday a binding open season to solicit shipper interest for an expansion of the Gray Oak Pipeline of up to 120,000 barrels per day.
Economic Shifts Ahead as AI Integrates Deeply into Work and Society
New developments in artificial intelligence technology are currently changing the face of work, the economy and society as we know it, according to analysts at McKinsey & Company, who are projecting generative AI could add $4.4 trillion annually to the global economy.
Texas A&M Engineering, School’s Semiconductor Institute to Launch Programs to Bolster Semiconductor Industry
Starting in Fall 2025, Texas A&M University’s Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering will introduce a new Master of Science program focused on microelectronics and semiconductors.
Port San Antonio Showcases Leading-Edge Tech, Education at Chicago Convention
Port San Antonio led a delegation of businesses and educational partner organizations as part of Aviation Week’s MRO Americas 2024 convention in Chicago.
Mayor Whitmire, METRO Celebrate Groundbreaking of Westheimer Paving Project
Mayor John Whitmire joined METRO Chair Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock Tuesday, May 7 for a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the Westheimer Improvement Project. The collaborative effort will repair the pavement across all lanes of a 6-mile stretch of Westheimer.
New Guardrail Design Will Protect Motorcyclists: TxDOT
To help improve safety for motorcyclists, TxDOT looked into some of the factors causing severe injuries during motorcycle crashes.
Cypress Creek Renewables Adds Clean, Dispatchable Solar and Storage to the ERCOT Grid with Newest Operational Project
Cypress Creek Renewables, a leading solar and storage developer and independent power producer, announced that it has completed construction and reached commercial operation of its newest and largest hybrid facility, Zier, in Brackettville, Texas.
CenterPoint Energy Continues Transformative Investments in System Resiliency Projects to Strengthen Houston’s Electric Grid
As part of CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric, LLC’s commitment to the safe and reliable delivery of electricity across the Greater Houston area, the company filed a Transmission and Distribution System Resiliency Plan with the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT).
ATI names Netta Washington to Lead HPMC Segment
ATI Inc. announced that Netta Washington has joined as Executive Vice President, leading the company’s High Performance Materials and Components (HPMC) segment.
Unemployment Rate for Tech Occupations Ticks Down, CompTIA Reporting Shows
The national unemployment rate for technology occupations edged downward to 2.8% in April following an unusual spike earlier in the year, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.
PVAMU Receives Grant to Help Train Students in Computing
Prairie View A&M University received a new grant to help train students in computing to address social issues affecting rural communities.