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2023 Texas Women’s Hall of Fame inductees announced

Selected for their outstanding achievements and their impact on Texas history, eight Texas women will be inducted into the Texas Women’s Hall of Fame. These eight prominent figures were nominated by their peers for their accomplishments in their respective fields, including business,

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California allocates $239 million for housing projects

California – California officials announced $239 million in Infill Infrastructure Grants (IIG) to seven communities across the state. Under the program, grants are available as gap funding for infrastructure and other capital improvements necessary for specific residential or mixed-use infill development proposals. Eligible applicants

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Design phase continues on $200M Duke Energy Convention Center

Ohio – Developers are currently in the design phase and hope to have renderings available in early September for the Duke Energy Convention Center. The facility will receive an 18-month renovation. Upgrades to the convention center are part of a $200 million project to rebuild the

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California contributes $80M to multi-billion-dollar regional water recycling project

California – The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California’s Pure Water program recently got a shot in the arm of $80 million from the state. This project aims to turn wastewater into drinking water. Pure Water Southern California currently has a demonstration facility

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Greensboro recreation complex aims for construction in 2025

North Carolina – Work is moving forward on the $75 million Windsor Chavis Nocho Community Complex in Greensboro. The facility would include a recreation center, library and park at one site. Greensboro residents approved the project in 2022 by passing a $50 million

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Public weighs in on future of Bay Park

Florida – The Bay Park Conservancy (BPC) is underway with an initiative to redesign and expand the Sarasota Bayfront as a bustling “Canal District,” a 14-acre area complete with restaurants and social areas designed to attract walkers and boaters alike. While the first

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Florida working to alleviate truck parking shortages

Florida – The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law could help address truck parking shortages in Florida by improving safety and quality of life for truck drivers. The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) proposes five new truck stops near Interstate 4 in Orange, Osceola, Seminole and

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Texas and Louisiana to share cost of Burr Ferry Bridge replacement project

Louisiana and Texas – Plans are moving forward to replace an 82-year-old bridge that connects Texas and Louisiana over the Sabine River. The estimated $40 million project involves constructing a new structure just south of the current Burr Ferry Bridge, also called the

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West Virginia event and convention center expands in design phase

Virginia – An event and conference center is planned near the Elkins Railyard in Randolph County. The 28,000-square-foot facility is estimated at $11.6 million. The building will serve as a conference and events center as well as a workforce development facility. The multi-purpose

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Splish splash: Austin whitewater park looks promising

Minnesota – A recently completed feasibility study provided a favorable review of replacing the Ramsey Mill Pond Dam with five whitewater pools in the Cedar River near Austin. The park would create recreation opportunities for whitewater rafting, kayaking and tubing. Initial designs for

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