Community Unit School District 200 (CUSD 200) – located in Wheaton, Illinois – will invest $151.5 million in comprehensive improvements and repairs to three of its educational institutions. These projects will enhance safety and security campus-wide, improve...
Kelly Keel – Executive Director, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Public career highlights and education: My career at TCEQ started 23 years ago and I’ve served in several capacities throughout the agency. Prior to my current position, I was the...
Robert “Bobby” Jenkins, Jr. has been appointed as the presiding officer of the Central Texas Regional Mobility Authority. His term will end Feb. 1, 2027. The authority is a subdivision that enables transportation, planning and project delivery leaders to collaborate...
Research institutions across Texas could lose hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding under a new National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy. Medical research, especially in the biomedical field, stands as the most vulnerable to an updated policy that would...
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will deliver $52.8 million to supplement local funds for water system improvement and loss projects. A total of 10 projects will receive the largest partition of the funding – $34.8 million – to execute and complete water...
On Feb. 7, Gov. Greg Abbott announced that Walter “Frank” Coppersmith, III and Keith Halman would retain their positions with the Board of the Department of Information Resources (DIR). Both were reappointed with terms ending Feb. 1, 2031. DIR is responsible for...
The University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) will spend $396.6 million to build new healthcare centers and clinics, expanding access to lifesaving care. The funds will support several initiatives designed to better serve the people of El Paso, including the...
After a seven-year stint with the city of Dallas, Brian Gardner has accepted a new role with the city of Austin as deputy chief information officer (CIO). He brings more than 33 years of executive leadership and IT experience in both public and private sectors to the...
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has revamped the South San Antonio Independent School District (SSAISD), appointing a new superintendent alongside a seven-member Board of Managers. The board will replace the current elected Board of Trustees, assuming their...
The city of Fate will spend $17.7 million to build a police station and remodel two fire stations. Bids for designers will open in March 2025, with construction beginning later this year. Constructing the police station will cost $15.7 million. The two-story building...
Although Texas’ infrastructure ranks better than many other states, it still requires significant state investment to ensure the well-being and security of its residents. That’s according to the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) – the leading...
The Fort Worth Independent School District (FWISD) Board of Trustees has selected Dr. Karen Molinar as the lone finalist for superintendent. Dr. Molinar was unanimously voted into the role Feb. 18, 2025. She has been operating as the district’s interim superintendent...
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) will modernize its system to better address the region’s travel needs and demands. The DART Transform program will prioritize enhancing the customer experience with updated vehicles, better passenger facilities and increased resilience...
The University of Texas (UT) System has named Jim Davis as the interim president of UT-Austin, effective immediately. Before his selection as interim president, Davis was UT-Austin’s chief operating officer (COO) since 2023. He has been with the institution...
Texas A&M University (TAMU) is seeking an architect to design a $28.3 million player development center at Blue Bell Park. Construction is anticipated to begin in December 2025. The project will enhance the university’s baseball stadium with new player development...
Transportation infrastructure projects are likely to never end because roads, bridges, rail, and public transportation must be maintained. Currently, at the federal level of government, billions are still being allocated for critical infrastructure projects that call...
As part of the state’s efforts to promote a clean, sustainable energy grid, the Minnesota Public Utilities Commission (PUC) has approved an energy company’s first Natural Gas Innovation Plan (NGIP). The plan establishes a groundbreaking effort to promote renewable...
Michael Mallinoff – City Manager, The City of Annapolis Public career highlights and education: I am an over 30-year member of the International City/County Management Association (ICMA) and a member of the Global Engagement Committee. For the ICMA, I have been...
The city of Mitchell, South Dakota, will invest $25 million to restore the local lake. The Lake Mitchell Restoration Project will include building infrastructure, making improvements to filter run-off and dredging the lake. The project is anticipated to begin in fall...
Los Angeles County Public Works will spend $70.9 million on transportation projects, including reconstructing roads, improving non-motorized traveler safety and upgrading mobility amenities. All projects are currently in the design phase, with bidding for construction...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has chosen the next members of the Florida Transportation Commission (FTC). Out of the six selected to serve on the commission, two are new appointments with the remaining retaining their current chairs. Barbara Haselden has been newly...
The city of Asheville, North Carolina, will invest $80 million to make comprehensive improvements to critical city infrastructure and services. In its efforts to recover from the aftermath of Tropical Storm Helene, the city will evenly divide the funds across four...
Loudon County, Virginia, will spend $181.3 million to build an updated community arts center, creating a centralized hub for the region’s performance and artistic culture. The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors approved the project’s preferred alternative in its Jan....
Louisiana has launched a new Louisiana Economic Development (LED) division to lead artificial intelligence (AI) innovation, development and strategy. The initiative – called Louisiana Innovation (LA.IO) – will lead the charge on supporting tech-enabled...
After receiving approval for the project in October 2024, Vanderbilt University (VU) has released the first official renderings of its $519.5 million business and tech campus in West Palm Beach, Florida. The project’s design team is currently working on the campus’...
