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Making Headlines in Texas This Week
Round Rock enters design phase for latest downtown revitalization project
The city of Round Rock has finalized a design agreement for the Northeast Downtown (NEDT) Phase 2 Improvements Project, launching the next step in the city’s downtown revitalization efforts. While a definitive cost has not yet been revealed, construction is expected...
Texas taps longtime UNT professor as next state historian
Governor Greg Abbott has appointed Dr. Richard B. “Rick” McCaslin as the fifth Texas State Historian. Dr. McCaslin will serve a two-year term through Dec. 17, 2027. His appointment follows recommendations by both the Texas Historical Commission and the Texas State...
TAMU System approves $250M to build learning facility, residence hall
Texas A&M University (TAMU) at College Station and Prairie View A&M University will spend $250 million to build the West Campus Learning Commons and a new residence hall. The TAMU System Board of Regents has officially moved both projects into the design...
TWDB invests $240M to enhance water systems statewide
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has announced the award of $239.5 million across 11 city and county water districts. These projects will predominantly improve water systems, mitigate flooding and design flood mitigation strategies. The city of Fort...
TxDOT to expand Central Texas highway with $145M project
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) will spend $145 million to expand Farm to Market Road 812 in Central Texas, providing a safe, efficient option for traffic between US Route 183 and State Highway 21. The project will go out for bid in late 2027, with...
Saluting Texas Lone Star: Courtney Arbour of TDLR
Strategic Partnerships, Inc. salutes you, public sector officials: The Profiles in Power section spotlights and recognizes powerful figures across America’s public sector landscape. This week’s Profile in Power is Courtney Arbour - Executive Director, Texas Dept. of...
El Paso unveils comprehensive climate action plan to guide city priorities
The city of El Paso has submitted its latest version of its Regional Climate Action Plan (CAP) to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for approval. The plan outlines the city’s objectives to halve greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2030 and achieve net-zero GHG...
Texas fast-tracks flood mitigation, prevention strategies following July flooding
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) has expedited the timeline for implementing Senate Bills (SB) 3 and 5, amplifying efforts to address flood warning system deficiencies and deliver $50 million to install and operate outdoor warning sirens. Flash flooding...