Port Houston is once again ranked the top waterway in the U.S., according to a report issued by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). The sheer volume of tonnage passing through the port, compared to the report’s runner-up, is so large that the difference alone is...
Ben Thatcher City Manager, City of Boerne My career highlights and education: Growing up in a city management family, I’ve dedicated over 23 years to local government. I’m currently the city manager of Boerne, Texas—guiding a 23,000-resident community with a...
Community colleges in the San Antonio area have unlocked nearly a billion dollars for facility upgrades and expansions. In a recent election, voters approved an Alamo Colleges District bond package totaling $987 million, with more than 77,000 people voting in favor of...
Texas utility regulators approved a groundbreaking infrastructure plan to construct the state’s first extra high voltage transmission lines, intended to address growing energy demands in the oil-rich Permian Basin. The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT)...
The University of Texas (UT) System will create a permanent home for the School of Civic Leadership at UT Austin, using $100 million allocated by the Board of Regents. The investment will enable the university to renovate the century-old Biological Laboratories (BIO)...
The City of Austin is working to secure additional federal funding to replace the Barton Springs Road Bridge, seeking support to compensate for gaps in the project’s anticipated budget. The project is in the design phase, with construction planned for 2027. Efforts to...
