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Making Headlines in Texas This Week
TEEX hosts 2026 Cyber Readiness Summit amid nationwide push for secure digital systems
The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (TEEX) hosted the 2026 Cyber Readiness Summit Feb. 3–5 at the Hilton College Station & Conference Center, convening leaders from government, technology and higher education to address the growing risks facing digital...
State unveils first round of priorities for upcoming legislative session
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick has issued the first round of interim charges ahead of the next legislative session, charting legislative priorities to pursue when the Senate reconvenes. While only five have been released, Lt. Gov. Patrick anticipates issuing the full list in...
Flower Mound advances $50M arts center project in River Walk District
The city of Flower Mound plans to dedicate $50 million to build an arts center within the River Walk District, a price that is anticipated to cover a portion of the project’s total cost. The town will nail down the final estimate during the design phase. The project...
Houston plans $142M rail grade separation project in West Belt
The city of Houston will spend $142 million to build a series of grade separations along a railroad in the West Belt Subdivision. Currently in the design phase, construction is expected to begin in 2029. The West Belt Railroad Grade Separation project will build a...
Texas announces historic start for Texas Education Freedom Accounts program
After opening the inaugural application window for the Texas Education Freedom Accounts (TEFA) program, the state has announced that it has shattered records for first day enrollments through the new school choice program. On Feb. 4, more than 42,000 students have...
Del Rio receives $17M loan to rehabilitate containment wall, water treatment plant
The Texas Military Preparedness Commission (TMPC) will loan the city of Del Rio $17 million to build two critical water infrastructure projects. The commission will provide the funds through the Texas Military Value Revolving Loan Fund (TMVRLF). The program...