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TxDOT clarifies MoKan dos and MoKan don'ts
TxDOT said the MoKan corridor cannot be exclusively rail without an accessory road project, affecting Capital Metro’s Project Connect plans.
Infrastructure · Pflugerville, TX · austinmonitor.com
●●●○○ Jul 26, 2:45 AM
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport completes $6.6 million runway extension
Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport in Temple completed a nearly $6.7 million runway extension, adding 502 feet to improve safety and capacity.
Infrastructure · Draughon-Miller Central Texas Regional Airport, Texas · kdhnews.com
●●●○○ Jul 26, 12:15 AM
An overturned concrete truck closed a road segment in Gunter early Saturday, with no injuries reported.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●○○○ Jul 25, 10:15 PM
College Station greenlights construction on long-awaited Texas Independence Park
College Station City Council approved a $7 million contract to build Texas Independence Park, a 68-acre destination in the Midtown area.
Infrastructure · College Station, TX · kbtx.com
●●●○○ Jul 25, 3:15 AM
SpaceX completed a successful Starship test launch from South Texas, deploying 20 V3 Starlink satellites and conducting a controlled Gulf splashdown.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●● Jul 24, 10:45 PM
Years of repeated flooding along W. Bellfort Avenue have caused a Houston auto shop owner about $350,000 in damage despite prior drainage work.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX ·
●●●○○ Jul 24, 10:15 PM
A Union Pacific train collided with a FedEx van in Itasca, killing passenger Sheldon Gutierrez-Rangel and leaving the driver in critical condition.
Infrastructure · Itasca, TX ·
●●●● Jul 24, 9:45 PM
Killeen police confirm Flock cameras not used in investigation of IH-14 crash
Killeen police are investigating a fatal I-14 crash where a 25-year-old woman was struck by a white Audi, and say Flock cameras were not used.
Infrastructure · Killeen, TX · kxxv.com
●●●○○ Jul 24, 9:45 PM
Opponents of proposed 765-kilovolt transmission lines in Central Texas, including lawmakers and celebrities, seek a regulatory pause while regulators review impacts.
Infrastructure · Lampasas, TX ·
●●●● Jul 24, 8:00 PM
Galveston Fire Station No. 2 project moves closer after $10 million bond approval
Galveston City Council approved up to $10 million in municipal bonds to replace Fire Station No. 2, building a larger facility.
Infrastructure · Galveston, TX · galvnews.com
●●●○○ Jul 24, 7:45 PM
Galveston advances water tank project amid broader infrastructure upgrades
Galveston proposed a 7.5-million-gallon water storage tank to replace three obsolete tanks, pending required federal review.
Infrastructure · Galveston, TX · galvnews.com
●●●○○ Jul 24, 7:45 PM
Texans won't benefit from the data-center boom
A report argues Texans may not benefit from a data-center boom driven by policy and economic tradeoffs.
Infrastructure · Texas City, Texas · galvnews.com
●●○○○ Jul 24, 7:45 PM
A contractor was killed when ground collapsed during work on the Minglewood Wastewater Project in Liberty, and an investigation is underway.
Infrastructure · Liberty, TX ·
●●●● Jul 24, 6:00 PM
TxDOT to close lanes on I-35 near Loop 121 for sign changes
TxDOT will close the two inside lanes on I-35 near Loop 121 overnight July 28-29 for Dynamic Message Sign removal.
Infrastructure · Texas · kxxv.com
●●○○○ Jul 24, 5:15 PM
Angleton ISD bus replacement a 3-point play
Angleton ISD approved nearly $1.01 million to buy six new school buses and replace aging vehicles.
Infrastructure · Angleton, TX · thefacts.com
●●○○○ Jul 24, 5:00 PM
Deal solidified for Marble Falls development 'The Highlands'
A $28.2 million mixed-use construction deal was approved for the 254-acre Highlands development in Marble Falls.
Infrastructure · Marble Falls, TX · dailytrib.com
●●●○○ Jul 24, 4:45 PM
The Federal Government No Longer Calls Bike Lanes A Safety Tool
A DOT update removing bicycle-only lanes from safety countermeasures raises questions about future Texas funding and maintenance.
Infrastructure · Texas · 965therock.com
●●○○○ Jul 24, 4:45 PM
Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston will demolish and rebuild METC medical barracks, relocating about 5,200 enlisted students.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●● Jul 24, 4:45 PM
The Trump administration issued another DOE emergency grid order to boost power generation during a heat wave, waiving some emissions rules.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●●● Jul 24, 4:15 PM
Texas Water Development Board approved a $174 billion state water plan with thousands of strategies and projects to boost supplies through 2080.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●● Jul 24, 4:15 PM
TxDOT road closures happening between July 25 and August 2
TxDOT is scheduling multiple lane closures and full closures on Houston-area I-10 and SH-178 segments from July 25 through August 2.
Infrastructure · Texas · cbs4local.com
●●○○○ Jul 24, 4:00 PM
Galveston strengthens parking enforcement, expands city tow rotation
Galveston approved tougher parking enforcement, allowing boots or tows for vehicles with unresolved citations and expanding its towing rotation.
Infrastructure · Galveston, TX · galvnews.com
●●●○○ Jul 24, 1:00 PM
Crash closes Calgary Avenue in Northeast El Paso
A crash closed Calgary Avenue in northeast El Paso while officials responded to the incident.
Infrastructure · Texas · kvia.com
●●●○○ Jul 24, 12:15 PM
StreetLights Residential and Hunt Real Estate Introducing Timeless Landmark in Houston's Boulevard
StreetLights Residential and Hunt Real Estate completed The Langley, a 20-story apartment tower in Houston with 134 luxury units near Rice University.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · multifamilybiz.com
●●○○○ Jul 24, 9:30 AM
Drivers headed to Galveston face new I-45 detours
TxDOT will permanently close a westbound SH 146 connector to southbound I-45 on July 31 and reroute Galveston-bound traffic amid I-45 expansion.
Infrastructure · Galveston, TX · galvnews.com
●●●○○ Jul 24, 4:15 AM
Iola moves forward with plans for its first-ever wastewater treatment plant
Iola is moving ahead with its first wastewater treatment plant after years of planning to replace citywide septic systems.
Infrastructure · Iola, TX · kxxv.com
●●●○○ Jul 24, 3:00 AM
TxDOT announces Business 6 Flyover closure in Navasota
TxDOT plans to close the northbound Business 6 flyover in Navasota for overlay work July 24, reopening it August 11.
Infrastructure · Navasota, TX · kbtx.com
●●○○○ Jul 24, 2:45 AM
Lovers Lane 198 Project moves into last phase, expected to be complete by the end of the year
Caltrans said the Lovers Lane near State Route 198 reconstruction is in its final phase and is expected to be completed by year end.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · abc30.com
●●○○○ Jul 23, 11:15 PM
Diode withdrew a proposed data center site near Cedar Creek Lake after Gov. Abbott said it failed standards for community, natural resources, and the electric grid.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●● Jul 23, 10:45 PM
Lake Jackson takes lower-cost approach to Morrison Park restroom project
Lake Jackson will renovate the aging Morrison Park restroom building instead of replacing it, lowering the CDBG grant estimate from about $450,000 to $285,000.
Infrastructure · Lake Jackson, TX · thefacts.com
●●○○○ Jul 23, 10:30 PM
Marine Minerals Administration and Nuclear Regulatory Commission sign agreement on offshore nuclear projects
The Marine Minerals Administration and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission signed an agreement to create a framework for potential offshore nuclear energy projects on the Outer Continental Shelf.
Infrastructure · Texas · epnewswire.com
●●●○○ Jul 23, 10:15 PM
Carrizo Springs tightens water use as flooding damage leaves system at reduced capacity
Carrizo Springs issued Stage 4 water restrictions after flooding damaged its Ivy Well, leaving the water system operating at reduced capacity.
Infrastructure · Texas · foxsanantonio.com
●●●○○ Jul 23, 9:15 PM
'Nuisance' water vexes Sherman neighbors
Sherman residents say a long-running stream of nuisance water continues on a street while the city seeks a contractor to fix it.
Infrastructure · Texas · kten.com
●●○○○ Jul 23, 9:00 PM
Most power restored in Galveston County after severe storms
CenterPoint restored most power in Galveston County after Wednesday storms knocked out electricity for thousands of Greater Houston customers.
Infrastructure · Galveston County, TX · galvnews.com
●●●○○ Jul 23, 8:45 PM
Austin City Council discusses 'Dog's Head' development as many express opposition
Austin City Council reviewed plans for the East Austin Dog’s Head development as residents protested environmental impacts and possible displacement.
Infrastructure · Austin, TX · fox7austin.com
●●●○○ Jul 23, 5:45 PM
Lower Valley residents to see lane closures as Cedar Grove waterline work begins: EP Water
EP Water began Cedar Grove waterline work, prompting lane closures for Lower Valley residents.
Infrastructure · Cedar Grove, TX · kvia.com
●●●○○ Jul 23, 5:30 PM
Road buckling reported along Palmer Highway at 33rd Street; TxDOT responding, Texas City officials say
Road buckling was reported along Palmer Highway at 33rd Street in Texas City, and TxDOT is responding to fix the issue.
Infrastructure · Texas City, TX · abc13.com
●●○○○ Jul 23, 2:30 PM
Tomball Parkway’s southbound lanes were closed near Grant Road after a vehicle hit an overpass, dropping concrete debris in northwest Harris County.
Infrastructure · Tomball, TX ·
●●●○○ Jul 23, 2:30 PM
Overturned 18-Wheeler on I-45 near Centerville causes delays
An overturned 18-wheeler on I-45 near the Highway 7 exit in Centerville caused delays as crews cleared the scene.
Infrastructure · Centerville, TX · kbtx.com
●●○○○ Jul 23, 1:15 PM
Diode Ventures withdrew a proposed Henderson County data center near Cedar Creek Lake after residents and officials said it did not meet standards.
Infrastructure · Henderson, TX ·
●●●○○ Jul 23, 1:00 PM
Traffic alert: TxDOT plans major I-35 closures for Thursday night, weekend
TxDOT plans major I-35 nighttime and weekend closures near Fort Sam Houston and Loop 410, with detours for drivers.
Infrastructure · San Marcos, TX · yahoo.com
●●○○○ Jul 23, 12:15 PM
US 385 northbound lane closure near Wilson's Corner in Odessa
A northbound US 385 lane near Wilson’s Corner in Odessa will close July 23-25 for asphalt paving by TxDOT.
Infrastructure · Texas · firstalert7.com
●●○○○ Jul 23, 10:15 AM
A once-in-a-century earthquake is reported to have struck Texas.
Infrastructure · Houston, Texas ·
●●●●● Jul 23, 10:00 AM
Williamson County opens new administration building, road extension
Williamson County opened a new $90 million administration building and extended Wilco Way by 2,500 feet in Georgetown.
Infrastructure · Williamson County, TX · hillcountrynews.com
●●●○○ Jul 23, 8:45 AM
Could commuter buses connect New Braunfels, San Antonio? Regional study explores future transit options
A regional study in the San Antonio-New Braunfels area considers future commuter bus routes to reduce I-35 congestion, without approved funding.
Infrastructure · New Braunfels, TX · ksat.com
●●○○○ Jul 23, 1:45 AM
Malfunctioning railroad crossing signals in east Houston raise safety concerns
Malfunctioning railroad crossing signals in east Houston have repeatedly activated without trains, prompting safety concerns for drivers and pedestrians.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · abc13.com
●●●○○ Jul 23, 1:15 AM
Does Galveston really need another cruise terminal?
A Galveston editorial weighs potential traffic, mobility, and economic impacts of building a fifth cruise terminal.
Infrastructure · Galveston, TX · galvnews.com
●●●○○ Jul 22, 7:30 PM
Texas City Wye traffic shift marks major milestone in Interstate 45 project
TxDOT began Phase 2 of the I-45 expansion in Galveston County with a July 31 southbound traffic shift and connector closure.
Infrastructure · Texas City, TX · galvnews.com
●●●● Jul 22, 7:30 PM
Houston Metro Transit Authority Police Receive New Frontline Mobile Command Unit
Houston Metro Transit Authority Police received a new mobile command unit to improve incident management and communications across its transit system.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · officer.com
●●○○○ Jul 22, 6:15 PM
Despite wet start to summer, local water demand expected to skyrocket
Officials in the Brazos Valley say local water demand can spike quickly in hot, dry weather despite a wet start to summer.
Infrastructure · Lake Travis, Texas · kbtx.com
●●○○○ Jul 22, 5:45 PM
Manhole collapse closes southbound lanes on Main Street in Midland
A manhole collapse on Midland’s Main Street closed southbound lanes while city crews assess damage and plan repairs.
Infrastructure · Texas · firstalert7.com
●●○○○ Jul 22, 5:00 PM
Spiller cited data centers and proposed 765-kV transmission lines as the top issues for the district.
Infrastructure · Lampasas, TX ·
●●●○○ Jul 22, 3:30 PM
Kerrville issued a public notice about a sanitary sewer overflow near Town Creek south of downtown, urging residents to avoid the area due to potential water quality issues.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●○○ Jul 22, 12:00 PM
TxDOT closed the I-40 Buc-ee’s exit near Amarillo on July 22 for mill-and-fill repairs.
Infrastructure · Lakeside, Texas ·
●●○○○ Jul 22, 10:15 AM
Austin to begin redeveloping former Home Depot in St. Johns
Austin plans to start this week redeveloping the former Home Depot site in St. Johns with 500+ housing units and an expanded park.
Infrastructure · Austin, TX · kut.org
●●●○○ Jul 22, 10:00 AM
Comprehensive Guide To City Of Houston Online Permits: Streamlining Your Next Project Via The HPC Portal
A guide explains how to use the City of Houston online permits and HPC portal for residential and commercial projects.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · unitaid.eu
○○○○ Jul 22, 3:45 AM
Special Traffic Investigators respond to multi-vehicle crash in East El Paso
Special traffic investigators responded to a multi-vehicle crash in East El Paso.
Infrastructure · Texas · kvia.com
●●●○○ Jul 22, 3:45 AM
Lufkin moves to tighten industrial development rules near neighborhoods
Lufkin City Council advanced an ordinance tightening industrial development rules near neighborhoods and authorized up to $21 million for water system improvements.
Infrastructure · Lufkin, TX · lufkindailynews.com
●●●○○ Jul 22, 1:00 AM
Austin airport to receive new air traffic control system
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport is beginning use of the FAA Terminal Flight Data Manager to replace paper flight strips with touchscreen tracking.
Infrastructure · Austin, TX · fox7austin.com
●●●○○ Jul 21, 10:00 PM
'Extremely frustrating': Woodland Heights man says city continues to ignore raw-sewage issues
A Woodland Heights resident alleges decades of raw sewage leaks and says the City of Houston is still not fixing an old lift station.
Infrastructure · City Of Houston, Texas · abc13.com
●●●○○ Jul 21, 7:00 PM
How CenterPoint Energy says they're building a stronger, more resilient electric grid
CenterPoint Energy outlined its Greater Houston Resiliency Initiative upgrades and customer storm-alert tools to improve electric grid reliability.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com
●●●○○ Jul 21, 6:00 PM
Texas' Top Construction Permits for the Week Ending July 20
Permits highlight projects including Eli Lilly's Houston GLP-1 ingredient facility, new apartments in McKinney, and a Prologis warehouse in Cypress.
Infrastructure · Houston, Texas · therealdeal.com
●●○○○ Jul 21, 5:15 PM
Fermi America announced arrival at the Port of Houston of three Siemens SGT6-5000F turbines for Project Matador near Amarillo.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX ·
●●●● Jul 21, 5:15 PM
The Future of Housing Is Being Printed in Georgetown, Texas - Creative Loafing Charlotte
ICON, Lennar, and BIG built a 100-home 3D-printed wall-system community at Wolf Ranch in Georgetown, Texas.
Infrastructure · Georgetown, TX · clclt.com
●●●○○ Jul 21, 5:00 PM
Longview power line pulled down by 18-wheeler
An 18-wheeler snagged and pulled down a power line at Sixth Street and Whaley in Longview, closing the area as crews responded.
Infrastructure · Texas · kltv.com
●●●○○ Jul 21, 4:00 PM
Pennsylvania allocated over $10.2 million in RACP state grants for Montgomery County projects including a zoo exhibit and library improvements.
Infrastructure · Montgomery County, TX ·
●●●○○ Jul 21, 3:15 PM
Traffic signals off Tuesday at busy intersection in East Killeen
Killeen will shut off traffic signals at East Veterans Memorial Boulevard and South Twin Creek Drive starting 7 a.m. Tuesday for electrical repairs.
Infrastructure · Killeen, TX · kdhnews.com
●●○○○ Jul 21, 3:15 PM
Google's New Solar Farm Could Power Over 315,000 Homes — Here's How
Google’s proposed solar farm is projected to generate enough power for more than 315,000 homes, according to the article.
Infrastructure · Clear Fork, Texas · bgr.com
●●○○○ Jul 21, 3:00 PM
Waller County traffic: Pederson Bridge over I-10 Katy near Brookshire to remain closed for repairs, TxDOT says
TxDOT says the Pederson Bridge over I-10 Katy in Waller County will remain closed for additional repairs, causing commute slowdowns.
Infrastructure · Waller County, TX · abc13.com
●●○○○ Jul 21, 2:30 PM
Texas A&M Forest Service awarded $389,340 in Community Forestry Grants to fund urban forest projects across Texas in 2026.
Infrastructure · Greens Bayou, Texas ·
●●○○○ Jul 21, 2:00 PM
Temple considers using the Synergy groundwater well for an aquifer storage and recovery drought program while debating well ownership and water rights.
Infrastructure · Temple, TX ·
●●●● Jul 21, 11:00 AM
Fulshear weighs tougher e-scooter rules as Harris County constable pushes new e-bike safety policies
Fulshear City Council will consider stricter e-scooter rules while Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman urges school districts to restrict certain electric motorcycles.
Infrastructure · Fulshear, TX · click2houston.com
●●●○○ Jul 21, 8:45 AM
SpaceX plans a Starship test launch Thursday from Starbase, Texas to deploy 20 Starlink V3 satellites after an earlier engine-related postponement.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●● Jul 21, 6:00 AM
City moves ahead on Vista Canyon plan
Santa Clarita approved steps to take over maintenance of a Vista Canyon parking structure, estimating costs of about $313,000 per year to recoup later.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · signalscv.com
●●○○○ Jul 21, 12:30 AM
Spring Branch homeowner now getting flood issue fixed after city failed to deliver initially
A Spring Branch homeowner reports repeated flooding and says Houston Public Works overlooked his drainage-fix request until it was expedited.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · click2houston.com
●●●○○ Jul 20, 11:00 PM
Rice University's campus plan addresses water scarcity before it becomes a constraint
Rice University developed a water management and resilience plan to address Houston’s freshwater scarcity using scalable metrics and reuse strategies.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · bdcnetwork.com
●●●○○ Jul 20, 9:30 PM
Montgomery County speed limit reductions continue
Montgomery County continues lowering neighborhood and downtown speed limits to improve road safety and reduce crash severity.
Infrastructure · Montgomery County, TX · fox5dc.com
●●○○○ Jul 20, 9:30 PM
Comal County residents concerned wastewater treatment plant will damage Canyon Lake, personal property
Mystic Shores residents in Comal County oppose a Juniper Ranch wastewater plant permit renewal over fears of impacts to Canyon Lake.
Infrastructure · Canyon Lake, TX · ksat.com
●●●○○ Jul 20, 7:30 PM
Brazoria seeks $6M grant to replace half of city's water lines
The City of Brazoria approved applying for a Texas Water Development Board grant up to $6 million to replace aging water lines without local match.
Infrastructure · Brazoria, TX · thefacts.com
●●●○○ Jul 20, 7:15 PM
Lufkin crews are draining and dredging Jones Lake to reduce algae by deepening the park landmark’s water while preserving deeper fish areas.
Infrastructure · Lufkin, TX ·
●●●○○ Jul 20, 5:15 PM
OSHA fined FleetPride in Irving after a worker died from asphyxiation inside a tanker trailer during a confined-space incident in Annaville.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●○○ Jul 20, 2:30 PM
Houston evacuation routes, zones by zip code for 2026 hurricane season
Houston-Galveston Area Council outlined 2026 hurricane evacuation zones and routes by zip code and when to evacuate versus shelter in place.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · fox26houston.com
●●●○○ Jul 20, 2:00 PM
The City of Houston selects CDM Smith for engineering design services to expand the East Water Purification Plant
Houston selected CDM Smith to design Project 1 of the East Water Purification Plant enhancement, including capacity expansion and ozone disinfection.
Infrastructure · Houston, TX · manilatimes.net
●●●○○ Jul 20, 1:15 PM
Texas PUC Approves "Ride-Through" Rules For Data Centers
The Texas Public Utility Commission approved ride-through rules requiring large data centers and crypto facilities in ERCOT to stay connected during grid disruptions.
Infrastructure · Texas · zerohedge.com
●●●● Jul 20, 11:45 AM
Weekly TxDOT Report for Hunt County
TxDOT’s Hunt County report issues a heat advisory and notes contractor work on retaining walls and work zone controls on FM 2642.
Infrastructure · Central Texas · heraldbanner.com
●●○○○ Jul 20, 11:15 AM
Port of Galveston's Newest Cruise Terminal Earns LEED Silver Certification
Port of Galveston’s Cruise Terminal 16 earned LEED Silver certification and was recertified by Green Marine for a fifth year.
Infrastructure · Galveston, TX · maritime-executive.com
●●○○○ Jul 20, 8:45 AM
La Vernia council OKs $2.5M debt for wastewater issues
La Vernia City Council approved $2.5 million in certificates of obligation to fund wastewater treatment plant repairs and address TCEQ violations.
Infrastructure · La Vernia, TX · wilsoncountynews.com
●●●○○ Jul 20, 2:00 AM
Saronic Technologies selected a Brownsville, Texas Port Alpha shipyard site after securing a local tax abatement deal, with construction starting this year.
Infrastructure · Texas ·
●●●● Jul 19, 10:30 PM
Crews working on water main break repairs on Burgess Ave in Montgomery County
Montgomery County crews repaired a water main break on Burgess Avenue near Main Street after basements reported water intrusion.
Infrastructure · Central Texas · whio.com
●●●○○ Jul 19, 12:45 PM
Texas A&M Forest Service Announces First Purchase of Dedicated Wildland Firefighting Aircraft
Texas A&M Forest Service announced its first purchase of two Bell 412EPX firefighting helicopters, with delivery expected beginning December 2027.
Infrastructure · Texas · brownwoodnews.com
●●●○○ Jul 19, 12:00 PM