The City of Austin announced that Stuart Reilly will be the new General Manager of Austin Energy. Reilly, who was selected after a national search, officially assumed the title on November 2, 2025. Reilly currently serves as Austin Energy’s Interim General Manager and brings more than 18 years of experience in public power, including six…
CapMetro and Brandywine Realty Trust have begun site preparations for the new North Burnet/Uptown Station, formerly referred to as Broadmoor Station. Construction have been on site since October to perform preliminary work, in preparation for full construction to begin in November 2025. This collaborative effort represents another major investment in public transportation in Central Texas,…
City leaders, Austin Resource Recovery (ARR) leadership and contracting partners broke ground on the new Northeast Service Center (NESC) at 8301 Johnny Morris Road. Speakers highlighted the center as an exciting and transformative project that will complement current ARR facilities in the south. When completed in 2027, the NESC will streamline waste management administration and operations, ensure environmental…
Central Texas entrepreneurs will have a front-row seat to opportunity at the 2025 Small Business Connections Conference, set for Wednesday, August 27 at the Palmer Events Center from 7:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Hosted by the City of Austin’s Small and Minority Business Resources Department (SMBR) in partnership with the Economic Development and Financial Services departments, the…
The city of Austin is moving forward with plans that could transform two of its busiest transit hubs into vibrant communities in which Austinites of all backgrounds can live, work, and relax. City council recently approved the North Lamar Transit Center and South Congress Transit Center Station Area Vision Plans, two documents that provide a roadmap…
In a move aimed at improving safety, sustainability, and housing flexibility, the Austin City Council voted today to adopt the 2024 Technical Building Codes, along with a comprehensive set of local amendments tailored to support Austin’s unique environmental and housing goals. The updated requirements will take effect July 10, 2025. Thenewly adopted codesupdate 10 sets…
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.
The Bridge Investment Program grant funding will allow the city to replace the existing Barton Springs Road Bridge.
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 had a topping-out celebration for Paseo – a new 48-story multifamily development in the heart of downtown Austin.
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 will be held in Houston, Texas, continuing its legacy of connecting Black professionals and aspiring innovators with global tech giants, startups, and investors.
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.
The Propane Council of Texas encourages residents across Texas to consider propane as a reliable backup power source.
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.
The $850,000 grant will be used by Huston-Tillotson to renovate two residence halls and the 1960s student union.
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.
In addition, I-35 corridor supports 72 higher education institutes and nearly 400,000 jobs in the national security sector.
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, 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.
