The University of Memphis is starting a $220 million renovation of Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium, with phase one beginning in May. The project, set to complete by 2026, is funded by state, private, and university sources.

US law firms significantly increased their office space leasing in 2023, securing more space since pre-pandemic levels, showing strong confidence in the future of in-person work.

Phoenix plans to hire HR&A Advisors for $529,000 to revitalize its downtown entertainment district, with a council vote on March 20 and expansion efforts to follow.

Maricopa County awards over $1.8M in grants to improve infrastructure and safety for El Mirage, Gila Bend, and Guadalupe, benefiting over 2,000 residents.

Houston held a concert to address affordable housing, spotlighting displacement and eviction issues, amidst a real estate upswing and slight dips in home prices.

The EPA announced an open house event before conducting soil tests for lead and arsenic in Binghampton, Memphis, due to past industrial contamination.

Minneapolis officials are set to revamp aging tennis courts near Minnehaha Creek, transforming them into green spaces, clay courts, and a bike skills course as part of a park enhancement project.

The Nashville Sounds upgraded First Horizon Park with new LED lighting and safety netting, enhancing both the fan experience and player safety during night games.

The FAA introduces the Approach Runway Verification system to improve safety at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport, especially after recent close calls on runways.

A Texas economics professor, Belinda Román, won the Wall Street Journal's forecasting contest, accurately predicting economic trends in a volatile year.

St. Joseph Catholic Church in San Antonio is undergoing a roof replacement following hailstorm damage, requiring intricate scaffolding. The project, part of a $50 million insurance claim, began in December with an expected completion in June.

The National Association of Realtors agreed to a $418 million settlement over policies affecting agent commissions, sparking potential changes in real estate transactions.

A judge ruled that Glendale can't build a parking garage near the State Farm Stadium without the Arizona Cardinals' consent, impacting the $1 billion VAI Resort development.