With an estimated 1,000 people relocating to Texas daily, clogged and bogged-down highways are commonplace, especially Interstate 35 through Austin, the state capital.
The specialty construction market continues to grow in the U.S., adding more than 600,000 positions nationwide since 2020, according to the Associated Builders and Contractors Association.
A commentary that says while Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) signed new state legislation that strips its cities and counties of some independence, more may be at stake for workers.
The two contracts will significantly boost the El Paso's production of water for both drinking and irrigation purposes, helping it meet the demands of the rapidly growing desert city.