Lindsay Wise and Curtis Tate McClatchy - Washington Bureau - Mon April 03, 2017
With Trump on Board, Texas Puts Rail on Fast Track
Texas is closer than ever to building the first high-speed train in the United States, due to President Donald Trump's fascination with these transportation projects and a well-timed pitch to his administration....
Matthew Tresaugue - Houston Chronicle - Mon April 03, 2017
Green Zone Housing Helps Veterans
In the heart of this small town, on a patch of grass near historic homes and antique shops, is an old shipping container. It's like ones used in the Port of Houston, hardly a sight to behold. At least not yet....
Chuck Harvey - Mon April 03, 2017
New Engineering, Science Building Coming to Texas State
A new $120 million engineering and science building — Bruce and Gloria Ingram Hall — is being built on the San Marcos campus of Texas State University. Preparation work for the 166,851-sq.-ft....
Mon April 03, 2017
Ditch Witch of East Texas Unveils New Facility at Open House
Ditch Witch of East Texas held an open house and customer appreciation day on March 23, at their new facility in Tyler, Texas. Nearly 200 people were in attendance, including customers, Ditch Witch of East Texas staff and other Ditch Witch personnel....
Mon April 03, 2017
Ritchie Bros. Has Texas-Sized Results at Fort Worth Sale
As the dust settled after two action-packed days at Ritchie Bros.' Fort Worth auction site (March 15 to 16), the sales figures and turnout revealed the company's largest-ever Texas auction. More than 5,675 people registered to bid in person and online, purchasing more than 6,250 equipment items and trucks for more than $75 million....
Florian Martin - Houston Public Media - Tue March 28, 2017
Texas Construction Coalition Tackles Labor Shortage Locally
At a recent breakfast meeting, about 200 representatives from the construction industry – led by the Associated Builders and Contractors of Greater Houston – talked about how to increase their workforce....
Claire Ballor of Dallas News - Mon March 27, 2017
Construction Crew Chases Thief in Texas
A thief quickly learned he picked the wrong construction crew after a group of workers chased him down, including one who hopped on the hood of his getaway car. Home security cameras caught the dramatic moment that's now going viral....
NBC Forth Worth - Wed March 22, 2017
Texas Police Arrest Man for Shooting at Construction Workers
A 75-year-old Allen man who admitted to shooting at construction workers who were "irritating him" was arrested early March 22, police say. Allen police called in the SWAT team after construction workers reported hearing a gun fired from an apartment in the 300 block of Greenville Avenue at 1:56 a.m....
Mon March 20, 2017
Ritchie Sets New Site Records at First Texas Auction of '17
Ritchie Bros. conducted its first multi-day auction of 2017 in Houston, on Feb. 15 to 16. More than 4,400 equipment items and trucks were sold in the auction for more than $42 million. The two-day, unreserved public auction attracted more than 5,100 people from 57 countries to register to bid, including more than 3,250 people registering to bid online — both of which are new Houston site records....
Mon March 06, 2017
Commission Approves New Interstate 14 Designation
In an effort to enhance mobility and support interstate trade, the Texas Transportation Commission, approved the designation of a 25-mi. segment of the state highway system as Interstate14. This is the first segment of I-14 to be designated in Texas....
