Associated Press - Tue October 31, 2023
Executive Decision Results in $1.5B for Wall Construction
McALLEN, Texas (AP) The Biden administration recently announced they waived 26 federal laws in South Texas to allow border wall construction, marking the administration's first use of sweeping executive power to pave the way for building more border barriers — a tactic used often during the Trump presidency....
CEG - Tue October 31, 2023
Vermeer of Texas-Louisiana, Bobcat of Lubbock Host Tailgate
Vermeer of Texas-Louisiana and Bobcat of Lubbock held their annual Tailgate Party on Oct. 20 at the Lubbock branch the two companies share. Each year, the event draws hundreds of customers who are treated to a terrific lunch, Vermeer and Bobcat "swag" and the opportunity to win tickets to a Texas Tech game....
TxDOT - Tue October 31, 2023
Texas Transportation Commission Approves Seaport Funding
The Texas Transportation Commission has approved historic funding for Texas ports that will help increase trade, improve safety and provide a more robust supply chain. The funding comes from a bill passed in this year's 88th Legislative Session, signed by Gov....
CEG - Tue October 31, 2023
Permian Basin International Oil Show Returns to Odessa
The Permian Basin International Oil Show returned to Odessa from Oct. 17-19 for its biennial gathering of producers, service companies, investors and innovatorsHeavy equipment was displayed prominently at the show, as development of infrastructure throughout the basin remains extremely active....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Tue October 31, 2023
DFW Undergoing Upgrades as It Nears 'Golden Year'
The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), which will celebrate its 50th anniversary on Jan. 13, 2024, continues to grow and expand as it enters its "golden year" in 2024. The airport has approved investments — upwards of $10 billion — for current, ongoing construction projects, ones in the planning stages or ones that were completed most recently over the last calendar year....
CEG - Tue October 31, 2023
Texas Asphalt Pavement Association Sees Record Attendance at Its Annual Meeting
Paving equipment dealers from around the state presented their wares at the annual meeting of the Texas Asphalt Pavement Association, which took place from September 18-21 at the La Cantera Resort and Spa in San Antonio....
Irwin Rapoport – CEG Correspondent - Wed October 18, 2023
Ragle Makes 'Impossible Happen'
Meticulous and detailed planning on the part of Ragle Inc. and the Texas Department of Transportation was amply rewarded when the new Northaven Trail Bridge — a pedestrian bridge spanning 201-ft....
JCB - Mon October 16, 2023
JCB Announces Plans for Manufacturing Facility in San Antonio, Texas
JCB announced it is set to build a new factory in North America which will create 1,500 new jobs over the next five years. The construction of the 720,000 sq. ft. factory will begin early next year on a 400-acre site in San Antonio, Texas....
Prius Intelli - Tue October 03, 2023
Key Pipeline Projects Coming to Permian Basin
The Permian Basin is no stranger to setting records. Over the last two years, oil production and natural gas in Texas has been very strong. With increased production growth comes more pipeline projects to carry oil and gas where it needs to go....
TxDOT - Tue October 03, 2023
TxDOT Devotes $4.3 Billion to Permian Basin Upgrades
The Permian Strategic Partnership (PSP) recently announced that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has approved the Unified Transportation Program (UTP), which serves as TxDOT's infrastructure plan for the next decade....
