America faces a new infrastructure funding reality
by Mary Scott Nabers, CEO of Strategic Partnerships, Inc.
State and local governments face growing infrastructure needs as pandemic-era aid ends, funding narrows and project costs rise.
TxDOT data-sharing deal could support safer, more efficient interstate travel
Texas and Oklahoma signed a transportation data-sharing agreement to improve real-time traffic coordination, building on other collaborative initiatives nationwide.
Texas honors four women for leadership in state government
Texas recognized four women for leadership, professional development, community involvement and rising-star achievements in state government service.
Texas secures $105M in BUILD funds for transportation infrastructure projects
Six Texas transportation projects will receive $105 million in BUILD grants for transit, bridge, rail, port and interchange improvements.
HHSC leadership changes will shape Medicaid and legal oversight
HHSC named a new chief Medicaid and CHIP officer and a new chief counsel as the agency approaches sunset review.
FAA funding will modernize San Angelo airport control tower
San Angelo Regional Airport will receive $24 million in FAA funding for air traffic control upgrades and design work for a new tower.
New Texas Classroom Commission targets public education policy
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named a tenured professional to lead the new Texas Classroom Commission focused on teacher support and instruction.
Horizon supercomputer strengthens Texas’ advanced computing role
UT Austin has begun early operations for Horizon, a next-generation supercomputer designed to expand open scientific research and AI-enabled discovery.
Alamo plans water system overhaul with treatment plant rehabilitation
Alamo will receive TWDB funding to rehabilitate its water treatment plant and advance drinking water system upgrades.
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Giddings unveils strategic planner as new city manager
Guillermo Garcia has been appointed city manager for the city of Giddings, effective July 27.
Garcia most recently served as strategic initiatives manager for the city of Fort Worth after previously serving as executive director for the city of Kerrville and in multiple leadership roles with the city of Tyler. As city manager, Garcia will oversee the city’s day-to-day operations, financial administration, strategic planning and implementation of city council priorities.
New police chief named in Cedar Hill
Matthew Stogner has been appointed police chief for the city of Cedar Hill, effective Aug. 3.
Stogner most recently served as police chief for the city of Duncanville after advancing through nearly three decades of leadership roles. He holds a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice administration from the University of Phoenix and a Master Peace Officer License from the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement.
Frisco promotes internally to fill assistant city manager role
Shannon Coates has been promoted to assistant city manager for the city of Frisco.
Coates joined the city in 2017 as parks and recreation director and has led the development of major parks, trails and recreation facilities. As assistant city manager, she will serve on the city’s executive leadership team, helping oversee municipal operations, strategic initiatives and organizational management.
San Angelo appoints new city manager
Phillip Urrutia has been appointed city manager for the city of San Angelo, effective Aug. 1.
Urrutia most recently served as assistant city manager for the city of Garland, after previously serving as deputy city manager for the city of Odessa. As city manager, Urrutia will oversee the city’s day-to-day operations, financial management, strategic planning and implementation of city council priorities.
Italy unveils law enforcement expert as next police chief
Chad Nelson has been appointed police chief for the city of Italy after serving as interim chief for the past eight months.
Nelson brings 28 years of law enforcement experience and has served with the Italy Police Department for more than two years after holding a variety of public safety leadership roles throughout his career. As police chief, he will oversee department operations, personnel, community policing initiatives and public safety services for the city.
Killeen appoints new leader to oversee city operations
Lisa “Elaine” Simpson has been appointed city secretary for the city of Killeen, effective July 13.
Simpson holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Texas and a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of Texas Permian Basin. As city secretary, Simpson will serve as the city’s official records custodian, oversee city council records, administer elections and ensure compliance with public transparency requirements.
Governor’s Appointments (June 27 – 10):
Comptroller of Public Accounts
Don Huffines – Dallas
Texas Woman’s University Board of Regents
Dianne Costa – Highland Village
State Commission on Judicial Conduct
Martin “Ringo” Deleon, Jr. – Corpus Cristi
Southern Regional Education Board
Mike Morath – Austin (Reappointed)
Jobs and Education for Texans Grant Program Advisory Board
Robert Uhl – Farmers Branch (Reappointed)
Director of the Office of State-Federal Relations
Sean Mason – Austin
Presiding Judge of the Second Administrative Judicial Region
Robert Trapp – The Woodlands (Reappointed)
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