Adam Rollins Dallas city council appoints interim city manager Kimberly Bizor Tolbert will assume duties when T.C. Broadnax leaves office in June
Karn Dhingra TCEQ sued over new concrete plant regulations Lawsuit calls out TCEQ for failing to require existing concrete batch plants to immediately comply with agency's new standards for permits
Karn Dhingra Texas activates nine state agencies to fight wildfires Governor directs state Division of Emergency Management to activate agencies’ emergency-response resources to support firefighters
Strategic Partnerships John Cornyn announces run to lead Senate Republicans Texas senator first to officially throw his hat into ring to succeed Mitch McConnell
Karn Dhingra New York port authority exploring middle-mile drone logistics Multiyear feasibility study will evaluate how air vehicles can be used to deliver “middle-mile” packages
Miles Smith DOE to invest $45 million to find new ways to fight energy system hackers Projects will come up with ways to strengthen the power grid, utilities, pipelines and renewable sources against cyberattacks
Paul Stinson Hawaii lawmakers considering three wildfire mitigation bills Measures would reduce fire risk, establish a relief fund and authorize bonds for wildfire-related costs and expenses
Strategic Partnerships Alaska using new tool to mitigate avalanche risks: Drones Experiment could serve as a blueprint for other states to find similar uses
Karn Dhingra Texas appoints members to AI advisory council Seven-member board will study and monitor how the Lone Star State develops, uses and procures AI technology
Paul Stinson Houston schools unveil blueprint for addressing operational issues District identified key areas, including broken HR and transportation systems, wasteful spending and extreme overtime abuse