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.
H-E-B Closes on Land Deal to Develop Distribution Campus in Hempstead
To support the company’s growing business, H-E-B finalized a land purchase for nearly 500 acres in Hempstead, where the company has plans to build a distribution campus that will be developed in multiple phases.
$385K in Additional Funding Secured for San Antonio’s Las Palmas Branch Library Renovation
San Antonio Public Library (SAPL) has secured $385,000 in additional funding for the renovation of the Las Palmas Branch Library, located at 515 Castroville Rd.
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.
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.
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.
Report Exposes Deepening Racial Disparities in Workplace Safety
According to the report, Black workers’ job fatality rates have surged to the highest levels seen in nearly 15 years. Meanwhile, Latino workers continue to endure the most significant risk of death on the job compared to any other demographic group.
Noble Builders Solidifies Partnership with OSHA for Enhanced Safety Measures
Noble Builders announced its recent partnership signing with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA).
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.
Houston City Council Allocates $150M for IAH Terminal B Transformation
Houston City Council voted to approve an ordinance to allocate $150,000,000 from the Houston Airport System Consolidated 2011 Construction Fund for a Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Houston and United Airlines.
Proper Protective Equipment Needed on Every Jobsite
Work Safe Austin believes all construction contractors should provide employees with the proper PPE based on the assigned task to help reduce the risk of injury.
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).
Dallas-Fort Worth Leads Nation in Construction Job Growth
According to a recent report by the Associated General Contractors, the Dallas area saw a remarkable increase of 12,300 building sector jobs in 2023, marking an 8% year-over-year rise.
San Antonio Joins U.S. Cities in Transforming Construction Waste Management
In the U.S., cities are enacting new policies to reduce construction waste and promote circular practices.
City of Houston, METRO to Repair Hazardous Road Conditions Along Westheimer
In an effort to prioritize public safety and infrastructure, Mayor John Whitmire joined METRO to announce a collaborative commitment to repair pavement and improve bus stops on Westheimer Road from Loop 610 to downtown.
San Antonio City Council Passes $4.4M Grant Agreement for Zarzamora Street
The San Antonio City Council authorized the execution of the Safe Streets & Roads 4 All (SS4A) grant with the U.S. Department of Transportation early March.
Houston Awarded $43 Million Grant for Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens Communities
The United States Department of Transportation announced the City of Houston will receive $43.4 million in federal funding through the Reconnecting Communities and Neighborhoods (RCN) program for the Gulfton and Kashmere Gardens Resilient Sidewalks Project.
TxDOT’s Two Oldest Divisions Mark a Century of Excellence
The two oldest divisions of TxDOT recently turned 100 years old, celebrating a rich history that began with wooden bridges and dirt roads and now includes high-speed highways and autonomous vehicles. The Texas Highway Department—as TxDOT was called in the early days—created the Maintenance Division in 1923 to handle the upkeep of Texas roads. The…
TxDOT: I-35 Corridor Construction to Continue
TxDot reports that the construction work on the I-35 corridor connecting San Antonio and Austin seems to be never-ending. According to the head of the Texas Department of Transportation, this is due to the continuous growth in the state, which shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon. Recently, Texas surpassed a population of 30…