H-E-B Commits $1 Million to Development of Affordable Housing Projects in East Austin
Grocery supply chain H-E-B is addressing affordable housing in Austin, Texas, by committing $1 million to support Austin Habitat for Humanity in their efforts to build two affordable housing communities in the city’s east side.
Austin Awarded $32M Federal Grant for Barton Springs Road Bridge Replacement
The Bridge Investment Program grant funding will allow the city to replace the existing Barton Springs Road Bridge.
Jupiter Power Gets $225M Corporate Credit Facility to Accelerate Energy Storage Growth
Jupiter Power LLC, a developer and operator of utility-scale battery energy storage systems, closed on a $225 million corporate credit facility.
JE Dunn Construction, LV Collective Celebrate Paseo Topping Out in Downtown Austin
JE Dunn Construction had a topping-out celebration for Paseo – a new 48-story multifamily development in the heart of downtown Austin.
City of Austin Partners with Archistar to Utilize AI for Development Process
The City of Austin has entered into a contract with Archistar for the deployment of its automated building permit assessment software following a successful three-month pilot of the program.
AfroTech 2024: The Future of Black Innovation and Entrepreneurship
AfroTech 2024 will be held in Houston, Texas, continuing its legacy of connecting Black professionals and aspiring innovators with global tech giants, startups, and investors.
Austin Awarded $10.5 Million Federal Grant for Citywide Pedestrian Safety
The Safe Streets and Roads for All grant funding will allow the city to install crossings at nearly 50 locations and more fully develop the city’s Living Streets Program.
Propane Council Educates on Backup Power Solutions as Texans Recover from Severe Storms
The Propane Council of Texas encourages residents across Texas to consider propane as a reliable backup power source.
Emphasis on Safety Earns TXOGA Workers’ Compensation Safety Group Members $3.84M Dividend from Texas Mutual
The Texas Oil & Gas Association’s Workers’ Compensation Safety Group announced that member companies collectively earned $3.84 million in dividends from Texas Mutual Insurance Company for prioritizing workplace safety and keeping the group’s loss ratio low.
Congressman Greg Casar Delivers $850K for Huston-Tillotson University Renovations
The $850,000 grant will be used by Huston-Tillotson to renovate two residence halls and the 1960s student union.
CapMetro Approves Service Changes for Summer 2024
CapMetro makes planned changes to its service three times a year to improve passengers’ riding experience and respond to shifts in how customers use the service.
I-35 Corridor Responsible for $1.2 Trillion—or 49%— of Texas’ GDP: TxDOT
In addition, I-35 corridor supports 72 higher education institutes and nearly 400,000 jobs in the national security sector.
Hellas Hosts a HUB Meet and Greet for Austin ISD 2022 Bond Package
With a focus on supporting historically underutilized businesses (HUBs), Hellas is launching an initiative to actively seek partnerships for a series of upcoming school bond projects.
LEVY DYKEMA Announces Merger with COTERA+REED ARCHITECTS
LEVY DYKEMA, with offices in Austin and Corpus Christi, expands value and benefits to their clients through the addition of Cotera+Reed’s experience in civic, municipal, institutional, lower education, and higher education projects.
Texas Oil and Gas Production Records Tumbled in 2023
Texas’ major energy industry reached new peaks last year with records set for both oil and gas production.
TXOGA Announces Senior Staff Promotions
Texas Oil & Gas Association (TXOGA) President Todd Staples announced on April 5 the promotions of senior staff, naming Shana Joyce and Tulsi Oberbeck as Vice Presidents of Government and Regulatory Affairs. Joyce and Oberbeck have served as directors in these positions since 2018.
SMBR Partners with EBGI to Empower Small, Minority, and Women-Owned Businesses
The City of Austin’s Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Economic Growth Business Incubator (EGBI).