METRORail Improvements Prompt Weekend Service Interruption
This weekend, METRO will offer modified service on the METRORail Purple Line beginning at the start of service on Saturday, April 20 and continuing until the end of service on April 21.
Thomas Jones Jr. Appointed Port Houston Commissioner
Houston Mayor John Whitmire administered the oath of office to Thomas Jones Jr. on Friday, March 22, 2024, to serve a two-year term as a Port Commissioner of the Port of Houston Authority.
Houston Airports, TRAX Analytics, and Aunt Flow Pioneer Groundbreaking Partnership to Enhance Passenger Experience
Houston Airports, TRAX Analytics and Aunt Flow announce smart free-vend period product dispensers at HOU and IAH.
It’s National Work Zone Awareness Week: Keep Crews and Yourself Safe in Work Zones
Following two consecutive years of declines in the number of traffic fatalities in work zones, TxDOT is urging Texans to help continue this trend by slowing down, staying alert and obeying posted signage when driving through road construction or maintenance areas.
Strategic Biofuels Announces Strategic Investment from Magnolia Sustainable Energy Partners
In addition to being a strategic investor through the consortium, JX will add its expertise to the company’s LGF project, leveraging its carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) experience gained in building and operating the Petra Nova Carbon Capture, Utilization and Storage (CCUS) project near Houston.
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.
KBR and GeoLith Enter into an Exclusive Alliance to Offer Advanced, Zero-Emission Lithium Technology Globally
KBR announced it has signed an alliance agreement with GeoLith SAS to offer its advanced Direct Lithium Extraction (DLE) technology, Li-Capt®. This technology enables zero-emission lithium extraction from untapped sources like geothermal and oil well brines.
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.
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.
New Vessel Added to Galveston Ferry Fleet
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) proudly unveiled its latest maritime marvel, the Galveston to Port Bolivar ferry, in a dedication ceremony honoring the pioneer of Texas transportation infrastructure, Esperanza “Hope” Andrade.
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.
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.
bp Unveils First US bp Pulse EV Charging Gigahub™ at Houston Headquarters
bp will celebrate the opening of its new electric-vehicle charging site at its bp America headquarters in Houston, expanding its network of EV chargers in the United States.
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.