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Reports from key industry events across the Texas & Louisiana region.

Communities face daunting recovery in 170-mile wake of storm that left more than 1,000 severely damaged and flattened homes, with multiple utilities, roads and public buildings also affected. 

PCL, Burns and McDonnell and Kiewit are among firms picked for project, which will have an estimated 4,500 construction jobs. 

Corpus Christi span is set to open to traffic in the first half of 2025, with last design issue to be resolved in next few weeks, officials say.

Federal Highway Administration officials say the agreement to end a civil rights investigation into the proposed I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project includes design changes to reduce its neighborhood footprint.

Dallas Area Rapid Transit says delays in permitting and changes in scope by the city have added $83M to the project cost.

Shawn Wilson plans to step down March 4, fueling speculation of a bid to become governor in election this year.

Project news from Dodge Data & Analytics for the Texas/Louisiana region.

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Updates about construction professionals in Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas.