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Funding for infrastructure projects continues to expand

TIPs and STIPs are acronyms for transportation improvement programs at the local and state levels of government. The formal names are ‘Transportation Improvement Program’ and ‘Statewide Transportation Improvement Program.’ They both fund transportation projects and allow for the coordination of federal, state, and local funding.

Construction on $200 million Texarkana water treatment project to start next year

Construction of a facility to improve water intake capabilities from Wright Patman Lake and treat up to 30 million gallons a day is expected to begin early next year, Texarkana officials said. The project is comprised of three phases, with a cost estimate

Changes to Interstate 35 in Austin receive federal environmental approval

Major changes to Interstate 35 through downtown Austin have moved one step closer to construction. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently received federal approval of its Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision for the Austin I-35 Capital Express Central Project.

Pasadena Convention Center to get major addition

$50 million expansion project to include 68,000-square-foot multi-purpose arena.

Texas School for the Deaf plans $42.5 million project

The Texas School for the Deaf is expanding its facilities on South Congress Avenue in Austin to better accommodate transitional college-age students. The project includes constructing a 36,000-square-foot, two-story housing building with on-site parking. Plans also call for a 4,000-square-foot addition to

New Port of Corpus Christi CEO eyes expansion, continued desalination efforts

The Port of Corpus Christi has appointed Kent Britton as its new CEO. He will oversee a significant expansion project which also includes evaluating options for supplying desalinated water to Corpus Christi and other areas of the state. Britton, who has served as

$170M secured for western Harris County projects

Multiple projects in western Harris County are moving forward due to a $170 million investment from Precinct 4 and several partner organizations. The projects include construction of approximately 200 bus shelters, 14 trail-connection projects, eight intersection and sidewalk renovations, eight Brays Bayou

Chandler Merritt named as new county administrator for Tarrant County

The Tarrant County Commissioners Court appointed Chandler Merritt as the second county administrator in county history. The Commissioners Court approved his position with a 4-1 vote Sept. 19. Merritt will succeed G.K. Maenius, who is retiring at the end of September, and

Oscar Garcia accepts new role as assistant city manager in Harlingen

Oscar Garcia will succeed Craig Cook as the assistant city manager of the city of Harlingen. Garcia is being promoted from his position as Harlingen’s public works director. He brings over 25 years of public-sector experience to his new role, including serving

Amarillo appoints Andrew Freeman as new interim city manager

The Amarillo City Council has selected Andrew Freeman as new interim city manager. Freeman has replaced City Manager Jared Miller, who was released from his contract Aug. 23, until an official city manager is chosen. Freeman served Amarillo as deputy city manager

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