Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $1.3 million has been extended to Yerico Manufacturing Inc. (Yerico) for their semiconductor equipment materials and services facility in Elgin. The project is expected to create 30 new jobs and more than $13 million in capital investment. “Texas is leading a…
Electric Reliability Council of Texas Inc. (ERCOT) is increasing its efforts to better utilize innovation and transformation through industry collaboration to meet the challenges and opportunities facing future grid operations. The new Grid Research, Innovation, and Transformation (GRIT) initiative will advance research and prototyping of emerging concepts and solutions to deeply understand the implications of…
The national entrepreneurship program 1 Million Cups recently launched its first all-Spanish-speaking community earlier this month at Accelerate Fort Worth on the James E. Guinn Entrepreneurial Campus. Originally started by the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, 1 Million Cups is based on the notion that entrepreneurs network and discover solutions over a million cups of coffee….
Governor Greg Abbott announced an investment of over $26 million in South Texas airport and water infrastructure projects to stimulate the local economy of the Rio Grande Valley during a ceremony at Mid-Valley Airport. “The Rio Grande Valley is absolutely booming,” said Governor Abbott. “The millions of people who work in the Rio Grande Valley…
Eli Lilly and Company announced that it plans to build a new $6.5 billion manufacturing facility at Generation Park in Houston, Texas. This planned next-generation synthetic medicine active pharmaceutical product (API) facility, the second of four new U.S. sites Lilly will announce this year, is expected to be operational within five years. Lilly will bring 615 new high-wage jobs to the Greater Houston area, including…
The City of Houston Housing and Community Development Department (HCD), in partnership with Tejano Center for Community Concerns, MREC Companies, and community leaders, recently celebrated the grand opening of the Old Spanish Trail (OST) Lofts, a 130-unit affordable rental housing community that combines high-quality homes with onsite resources designed to support families and strengthen the…
Imagine you could describe a five-story apartment building in simple words and instantly see a 3D model you can explore through mixed reality. At Texas A&M’s College of Architecture, researchers are working on making this future real. Thanks to funding by the National Science Foundation (NSF), they are creating new tools that combine artificial intelligence…
Gillian Levi’s heart has always been rooted in education and construction—whether she knew it or not. Initially inspired by her science classes and fascination with bridges at Crosby High School, Levi dreamed of being a civil engineer. But, in her senior year, when she noticed she was the only girl in calculus and drafting, the…
Our third annual Subcontractors USA – Texas E.C.O. Summit & Expo is on the horizon, and that means that opportunity is on its way. On Wednesday, Oct. 15, we will have some of the most prominent and influential prime contractors, government agencies, suppliers, and vendors in the Texas construction industry under one roof. All of…
San Antonio International Airport (SAT) has received a $13.3 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) Airport Infrastructure Grant (AIG) program. The federal funding will support key elements of the new terminal development as it enters Phase 4 of construction, including mass excavation, drilled…
Strong Cargo Volumes, Fleet Week Planning and Approval of Record $500,000 in Community Grants Wraps Up Q2 2025 The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met for its regular monthly meeting. Chairman Ric Campo opened the meeting applauding the recent announcement of the Houston Ship Channel Expansion – Project 11 being funded to…
When considering temporary security, the choice often falls between hiring security guards or utilizing mobile security trailers. While both provide unique benefits, mobile security trailers offer a compelling case for cost-effectiveness and efficiency, especially for certain scenarios. Mobile security trailers represent a one-time rental or investment cost that delivers continuous coverage. Unlike security guards, whose…
ENGIE North America (ENGIE) announced that as part of an increasing approach to circularity, it will pilot a new precycling provision to incorporate solar panel and project component recycling into initial agreements at four projects. The innovative approach was developed in cooperation with SOLARCYCLE, a leading technology-based solar panel recycler. The precycling provision incorporates recycling…
One of the most anticipated moments in a bridge replacement project is when an old structure can finally come down. These few hours are the culmination of a tremendous team effort that emphasizes safety above all else. An example of this just took place in late June 2025 along US 175 in Dallas, where TxDOT…
Ellington Airport (EFD) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) — received zero discrepancies during their annual Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 139 inspections earlier this month, reaffirming the airport system’s commitment to the highest standards of safety, efficiency and operational readiness. FAA Part 139 certification inspections are comprehensive, multi-day reviews that evaluate everything from runway…
Getting a permit fast feels like a win. But, a fast permit doesn’t guarantee a successful project. That might sound counterintuitive, especially if you’re a contractor, architect, or developer used to working under pressure. The industry moves fast. Timelines are aggressive. And securing that initial building permit often feels like crossing the finish line. But…
World-leading production and unmatched environmental progress define the Permian Basin. In one of the most prolific oil and natural gas basins in the world, Permian Basin operators have slashed methane emission intensity by more than half in just two years, reinforcing Texas as the global standard bearer in energy leadership. This groundbreaking achievement, detailed in a new…
If you’re driving through Rockwall, you’d never guess the road beneath your tires is made with plastic—literally. In a first for Texas, Sahadat Hossain, director of the Solid Waste Institute for Sustainability and a professor of civil engineering at The University of Texas at Arlington, has partnered with the Texas Department of Transportation’s Dallas district to pave a…
