Mon March 06, 2017
KSM Opens Facility in Anna
The Anna Community Development Corporation (ACDC) in partnership with the Anna Economic Development Corporation (AEDC) recently purchased an 85-acre tract of land located at the NE corner of state Highway 5 and the Collin County Outer Loop....
Sandra Baker of the Star Telegram - Tue February 28, 2017
$47M Fort Worth Hotel Will Be Built to Complement New Arena
Illinois-based hotel company Heart of America Group plans to start construction later this year on a 202-room full-service boutique hotel off Camp Bowie Boulevard that will open a few months before Fort Worth's new multipurpose arena in the nearby Will Rogers Memorial Complex....
Brooke Crum - Abilene Reporter-News - Fri February 24, 2017
Texas Zoo Begins Major Construction Project
Throughout the year, visitors to the Abilene Zoo will see major construction projects in the works as the city moves forward with the 2015 bond issue. The Abilene City Council on Feb. 23 approved a contract with the Crowe Group to complete the projects for $2.3 million....
Jay Wiles - Mon February 13, 2017
Construction Equipment Stuck in Lake LBJ as Lake Refills
The Lower Colorado River Authority says a large piece of construction equipment is stuck in Lake LBJ near Horseshoe Bay. The LCRA says the excavator became stranded after they began refilling the lake after it was lowered four feet in January so owners could repair docks and retaining walls....
Tue February 07, 2017
Tree Removal Along Area Highways to Begin Jan. 2
In an effort to eliminate potential hazards and improve safety, tree removal work began Jan. 2 along U.S. 60, U.S. 83 and FM 2266, north and south of Canadian. “These trees have reached the end of their natural life spans and pose a critical safety issue for the traveling public,” said Wes Kimmell, Pampa area engineer for the TxDOT Amarillo District....
Camille Garcia - Rivard Report - Tue February 07, 2017
Frost Bank Tower Brings Cool View to San Antonio Skyline
Construction crews began securing the project perimeter, an entire city block, Sunday night with steel, chain-link fences and large yellow barriers along the sidewalks, preparing for the two-year construction process of the glass-faced, 400,000 sq....
Tue February 07, 2017
Texas Motor Speedway Announces Track Repave, Re-Profiling
Texas Motor Speedway began a major capital improvement project on Jan. 9 consisting of a complete repave, construction of an extensive drainage system and a re-profiling of the 1.5 -mi. (2.4 km) oval configuration at the world-renowned motorsports facility that annually plays host to NASCAR and INDYCAR events....
Mon February 06, 2017
RDO Equipment Co. Store Achieves LEED Certification
The RDO Equipment Co. store in McKinney, Texas, has been awarded LEED Certification. Completed in 2015, the McKinney store is the first RDO Equipment Co. building to achieve this prestigious designation, developed by the U.S....
Jennifer Rupp - Thu February 02, 2017
I-35 Austin — A Small Piece of the Big Puzzle
Interstate 35 is a hot topic from north Texas to the Mexican Border. As the state continues to grow and traffic congestion increases, so do the number of accidents. The 50-year old highway currently carries 200,000 vehicles per day and saw 4,950 accidents in 2015....
Thu February 02, 2017
Texas Rangers Selects HKS to Design New Ballpark in Arlington
The Texas Rangers announced that HKS Inc. has been selected to design the new ballpark to be built in Arlington. The new ballpark, which is being built as a public-private partnership between the city of Arlington and the Rangers, will not only be the team's new home but also a multipurpose sports and entertainment venue that will include capabilities for hosting high school, college and international sports as well as entertainment tours....
