Gov. Greg Abbott has made two new appointments and one reappointment to the Texas Tech University (TTU) System Board of Regents. All appointment terms will expire Jan. 31, 2031. Doug McReaken is the first appointment to the board. McReaken currently works as chief...
A bill designed to enhance Texas’ ability to combat cybersecurity threats is currently advancing through the Texas House. The bill is pending in the newly created Delivery of Government Efficiency Committee. House Bill 150 was introduced to the Legislature as an...
Gov. Greg Abbott has made two reappointments to the Texas Transportation Commission (TTC), retaining Alejandro Meade III and Robert Vaughn as commissioners. TTC oversees the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT), operating as the policymakers for the state’s...
The city of Georgetown will invest $93.8 million to build the Northlands Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP). A designer was recently contracted for the project, with construction expected to begin in early 2027. The plant will be built on a 20-acre plot of land located...
Steven Snell has been chosen as Williamson County’s next judge. County commissioners approved his appointment on March 27 in a three-to-one vote. He will succeed Bill Gravell, who vacated his role as county judge on March 10 to accept a position with the U.S. Small...
The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will allocate $75.9 million to support upcoming water system improvement and lead service line replacement projects. The grants will supplement local funds. A selection of the projects receiving funds include: The city of...
The General Services Administration (GSA) has released the latest federal assets identified for disposition. Out of the eight properties selected for sale or lease-cancellation, two are Texas-based. The updated property list accounts for more than 2 million rentable...
With so many changes announced daily at the federal level of government, inquiries continue to come in from people asking what government contractors should expect. My answer is always the same. While there are few guarantees in life about anything, the one area I am...
Dr. Stephanie Deitrick Chief Data and Analytics Officer at the Center for Integrated Data Innovation City of Tempe, Arizona My public career highlights and education: I earned my master’s degree and my doctorate degree from Arizona State University. I spent about a...
The Department of the Interior’s Bureau of Land Management (BLM) and Alaska are collaborating to tap into the state’s natural resource potential. The initiative is part of the federal government’s efforts to promote domestic energy development and growth. To leverage...
The University of Wisconsin (UW) System will spend $389.9 million to make critical repairs, renovations and restorations to historical on-campus buildings. Construction is expected to begin in May 2028. As part of the restoration efforts, the system has evaluated a...
Aiken County Public Schools (ACPS) in South Carolina will spend $285 million on an array of improvement projects across five campuses. South Aiken High School suffers from extensive interior deterioration. To address safety and health concerns, the district will...
The U.S. Departments of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the Interior (DOI) have formed a joint task force to identify federal lands that are ideal locations to build affordable housing. The Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing will lead the combined...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made sweeping appointments and reappointments to the Boards of Trustees (BOT) for two state universities. Dr. Larry Antonucci was newly appointed to serve on the Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) BOT. Antonucci has extensive experience...
Los Angeles County Public Works (LACPW) will invest $56 million to rehabilitate major roads and enhance pedestrian mobility for underserved communities. Currently in the design phase, construction is expected to begin in 2027. The City Terrace Drive rehabilitation...
At one time, railroads were the predominant mode of travel in America. They still function well, but now hundreds of cities and many states are dealing with rail modifications and roadway revisions because of new safety requirements and other transportation...
The Texas Senate approved a ban on taxpayer-funded lobbying, preventing school districts, cities and counties from hiring firms to advocate for them in the Legislature. Senate Bill 19 was introduced to stop political subdivisions from using public funds to retain...
John Muns Mayor The City of Plano Public career highlights and education: I earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing and management from Abilene Christian University. I served on the Plano Independent School District Board as a trustee for 16 years with three of those...
After rejecting all previous applications, the city of Waco is putting its $26 million Riverwalk Project up for rebidding. The new bidding window will be open from April 14 through July 14, with construction expected to begin in August 2025. Originally, bidding for...
The city of Taylor has appointed Robert Powers as its next chief financial officer (CFO). His first official day in the role was March 3. Powers brings nearly 40 years of municipal government experience to the role. Prior to joining in Taylor, he served as finance...
A nuclear technology startup is planning to build 30 micronuclear facilities in Haskell County. As power demands have skyrocketed due to increasing usage and expansion of data centers supporting artificial intelligence, innovative solutions are needed to support the...
The Williamson County Commissioners Court has signed off on creating the Central Texas Spaceport Development Corporation (SDC). An SDC is a nonprofit organization designed to prioritize dedicated infrastructure for spacecraft, rockets and satellites, known as...
The city of Taylor has launched a new Capital Improvement Projects Dashboard that gives residents updates on major public works projects throughout the city. The dashboard is part of the city’s efforts to embrace transparency and accessibility between residents and...
As part of an annual improvement program, the city of Fort Worth will invest $4.2 million in quality-of-life improvements in the Fairhaven neighborhood. Projects are estimated to begin in October 2025. The funding is part of a city initiative to support historically...
Researchers and physicians tell us that one of the best ways to keep our brains functioning well is to embrace learning new things continually. Stretching our brains with new ideas and skills requires rigid discipline – the type we associate with nutrition and...
