Houston Reps Turn Up Heat On Army Corps Over Billion-Dollar Flood Tunnel Gamble
House lawmakers pushed language in WRDA to force the Army Corps to finish a Buffalo Bayou study that could clear a multibillion‑dollar tunnel from Addicks and Barker. The move revives clashes over cost, benefit and who pays.
Harris County Kicks Off $32.7 Million Poor Farm Ditch Fix
Harris County broke ground July 13 on the Poor Farm Ditch rebuild, a $32.7M project meant to boost stormwater capacity and protect roughly 500 inner-loop homes. Work will be staged to limit disruption and is managed by the Flood Control District.
DP World Bets Big on Corpus Christi in High-Stakes Play for Texas Cargo Crown
DP World has opened exclusive talks to build a container terminal at the Port of Corpus Christi, a move that could add container capacity and jobs to South Texas.
Feds Drop $25 Million On Laredo's World Trade Bridge Makeover
Federal and binational approvals cleared the way for an 18‑lane expansion at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge, and a $25M BUILD grant gives the project new momentum amid USMCA uncertainty.
Corpus Christi's Mile High Lifeline Faces August Ax
Frontier’s twice‑weekly Denver flight from Corpus Christi could be cut after mid‑August as the carrier reshapes its network. City officials say the airline is under contract through Aug. 17 while talks continue.












