The city of Austin is planning a transformative redesign of downtown’s historic Congress Avenue, targeted to start in early 2026. The Congress Avenue Urban Design Initiative (CAUDI), led by the city in partnership with the Downtown Austin Alliance, will initially...
Kyle Hawkins has been chosen as the latest addition to the Supreme Court of Texas. His term is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2026. Hawkins currently works as partner and chair of Texas appellate practice at a law firm, a role held for more than three years. In the public...
Gov. Greg Abbott has announced appointments to the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles Board. New appointees are Chase Cooley of Dallas and Mark Roesler of League City. Cooley is president, chief operating officer, and general counsel of Clay Cooley Auto Group....
The city of McAllen is working on a $230 million plan to transform a former 70-acre water retention pond into a mixed-use development focused on promoting luxury, connectivity and community. Proposals for the project are due by Dec. 15. City officials have expressed...
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has announced that it will take over the Fort Worth Independent School District (ISD), assuming control of the school board and replacing elected members with state appointments. The agency’s decision is the latest in its efforts to...
The CapMetro Board of Directors has released its plan to overhaul the city of Austin’s public transit system, prioritizing alignment with Project Connect through enhanced bus routes, improved infrastructure and light rail integration. Transit Plan 2035 contains...