Collaboration Nation… and a new initiative the Strategic Partnerships Team is launching
by Mary Scott Nabers, CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.
Federal delays stall Texas’ clean energy projects
Texas wind projects face delays after the Department of Defense paused approvals tied to turbine permitting reviews.
Public, private leaders tapped for Texas Bicentennial panel
Gov. Greg Abbott appointed the first members of the Texas Bicentennial Commission ahead of the state’s 2036 celebrations.
WilCo commissioners greenlight site purchase, $150M for new justice complex
Williamson County approved land acquisition and financing plans for a future justice complex in Georgetown.
State launches framework for PUCT emergency energy funding program
Texas utility regulators adopted rules for a statewide backup power program supporting power generation and storage at critical facilities.
New $44M authorization to upgrade Huntsville’s Robinson Creek Treatment Plant
Huntsville approved $44 million for wastewater treatment and lift station expansion projects supporting future development.
UTSA planning new baseball development center under $57M Bold Champions plan
UTSA unveiled plans for new athletics facilities and upgrades tied to its Bold Champions capital improvement initiative.
Harris County weighs redevelopment options for historic Astrodome site
County officials released updated cost estimates for Astrodome demolition and redevelopment options at Houston’s NRG Park, advancing a push for potential public-private partnerships.
Bay City officials approve funding agreement for $15M aquatic facility project
Bay City approved a Chapter 380 agreement supporting development of a new $15 million aquatic facility in Matagorda.
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City leader elevated to assistant city manager in Missouri City
Bertha P. Alexander has been promoted to assistant city manager for the city of Missouri City.
Alexander most recently served as chief budget and performance officer, where she helped lead Missouri City’s transition to program-based budgeting and long-range financial planning initiatives. City officials praised her leadership experience and commitment to public service as she steps into the new executive role.
New public works director named in Baytown
Carol Haddock has been confirmed as Baytown’s new director of public works and engineering, bringing decades of infrastructure and municipal leadership experience to the role.
Haddock previously served as director of Houston Public Works, where she became the first woman to lead the department and oversaw water, wastewater, streets, stormwater and permitting operations for one of the nation’s largest public works agencies.
Pflugerville unveils next city manager
James Hartshorn has been appointed as Pflugerville’s next city manager following a unanimous vote by the city council, with his tenure set to begin July 1.
Hartshorn has served the city since 2019 as assistant city manager and later deputy city manager. Prior to joining Pflugerville, he held management roles with Texas City and the Texas Comptroller’s Office, and he currently serves as president of Texas City Management Association Region 7.
Port Arthur City Council appoints new CEO for PAEDC
Krystle Villarreal Muller has been appointed chief executive officer of the Port Arthur Economic Development Corporation following unanimous approval by the Port Arthur City Council.
A Port Arthur native, Muller has worked with the organization since 2008, holding roles including contract compliance manager, operations manager and deputy director. In her new role, she plans to focus on workforce development, community engagement and long-term economic growth initiatives across Port Arthur.
Governor’s Appointments (May 16 – 22):
Upper Colorado River Authority Board of Directors
Nancy Blackwell, P.E. – Ballinger
Fred Hernandez, Jr. – San Angelo
Mason Vaughan – Eldorado
TexNet Technical Advisory Committee
Baishali Roy, Ph.D. – Katy
Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners
T. “Justin” MacDonald – Kerrville (Reappointed)
Council on Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders
Kathey Comer – Tyler
Camino Real Regional Mobility Authority
Joyce Wilson – El Paso (Reappointed)
Student Regents
Lisa Cantu – Mission (Texas A&M University System)
Joseph Carter – Houston (Texas Southern University)
Elizabeth Diaz Arreola – Dayton (Texas State University System)
Rachel McLelland – Lubbock (Texas Tech University System)
Jenna Crocker – Decatur (Texas Woman’s University)
Ronald Makumbi – Fort Worth (University of North Texas System)
Jeremiah Clarke – San Antonio (University of Texas System)
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
Eli Heath – Lubbock (Student Representative)
Advisory Council on Emergency Medical Services
Trevor Stokes – Liberty Hill
Pediatric Acute-Onset Neuropsychiatric Syndrome Advisory Council
Amber Cardenas – Burnet
Chronic Kidney Disease Task Force
Christine Burgess, M.D. – Austin
Ajay Israni, M.D. – Galveston
Matthew T. Smith, M.D. – Frisco
Donald Wesson, M.D. – Dallas
Texas Pharmaceutical Initiative Governing Board
Jay Bueche – New Braunfels
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