In the face of escalating climate threats — from intensifying storms and sea-level rise to extreme heat, flooding and landslides — U.S. cities, counties and states are launching bold, multi-agency infrastructure efforts that blur the lines between governmental...
Saluting Texas Lone Stars: The Lone Star section spotlights and recognizes powerful figures across Texas’ public sector landscape. This week’s Lone Star profile is Brian Gardner, the city of Austin's Chief Information Security Officer. Your public career highlights...
The city of Granbury will move forward with plans to make major improvements to its water system, including the construction of a $100 million water treatment facility. The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) recently allocated $57.8 million to help the city advance...
Texas A&M University’s Institute for a Disaster Resilient Texas (IDRT) has launched an online interactive platform consolidating weather event data from across the state to better support Texas residents in preparing for, responding to and recovering from natural...
The Texas State Auditor's Office (SAO) issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) Oct. 13 seeking external auditors to conduct efficiency audits of 16 state agencies scheduled for review by the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission (Sunset) during the 2028-2029 cycle. The RFP...
The city of El Paso has approved a six-year $316 million Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) targeting airfield efficiency, safety, terminal improvements and additional developments. The City Council approved the 2025-2026 CIP to strengthen the El Paso International...