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Making Headlines in Texas This Week
Eagle Pass receives presidential permit to expand key U.S. – Mexico bridge
For the third time in just as many weeks, the White House has delivered good news for Port of Entry (POE) bridge projects along the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas. The White House is announcing a presidential permit for the city of Eagle Pass to expand and maintain a...
Sen. Hancock to assume acting comptroller July 1, Hegar exits for Texas A&M
North Texas Sen. Kelly Hancock will assume the responsibilities of acting comptroller on July 1 after current state Comptroller Glenn Hegar transitions to a new leadership role with the Texas A&M University System. The move comes after the system’s Board of...
Texas unveils $3.3B funding round for statewide broadband expansion
Texas is unveiling a renewed effort to expand broadband to unserved and underserved locations throughout the state. The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts posted a new Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) yesterday outlining more than $3.3 billion in state and...
Texas water board approves $122M for water, wastewater projects
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) is bolstering water and wastewater projects across the state with a financial assistance program totaling more than $122 million. The funds are designed to aid the construction of water supply, wastewater treatment, flood...
Houston reinforces water, airport and road infrastructure in approved $16.7B capital plan
The Houston City Council has approved a $16.7 billion Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal years 2026 through 2030. Over the next five years, Houston will allocate nearly half of the CIP budget into water and wastewater infrastructure, totaling approximately $8.1...
HUD issues disaster, housing relief for Texas’ weather-damaged communities
A major disaster declaration has been issued for Texas, enabling the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to provide disaster recovery support for areas affected by storms and flooding in March. HUD will be able to deliver critical disaster aid to help...
30-year education veteran named lone finalist for Socorro ISD’s superintendent
A 30-year education veteran and interim superintendent has emerged as the finalist to the Socorro Independent School District (ISD) superintendent position in El Paso. After conducting a nationwide search and holding nine community meetings, the Socorro ISD Board of...