Port Houston handled 1,087,870 TEUs in Q1 2026 as new cranes, wharf work and ship‑channel dredging expand capacity and lower yard emissions. Growth was led by strong imports and targeted infrastructure upgrades.

LCRA says the Timmerman plant near Maxwell reached full operation Tuesday after its second unit connected to the ERCOT grid, adding roughly 380 MW of fast‑start capacity. This is the first project backed by the Texas Energy Fund to go fully online.

Mayor Zohran Mamdani has named DOT deputy Paul Ochoa to run DDC with a mandate to speed up street rebuilds. Ochoa plans to move pilots into permanent, design‑built projects.

McGhee Tyson debuted a refreshed concourse with clustered seating, device-friendly “cyber bars” and a post-security pet relief area as the airport races to keep up with growing passenger demand.

County planners told Altadena officials they’ll run a fast recovery plan for burn scars while a decade‑long CIP won’t be finalized until 2029, leaving funding and quick repairs in question.

Holly Springs unanimously approved new rules for e-bikes and e-motos, authorizing impoundment and fines and planning outreach ahead of a June 1 effective date.

A U‑Haul truck became stuck under Long Grove’s Robert Parker Coffin Bridge, blocking the road and prompting an inspection. The driver was cited and no one was hurt.

Hawaiian’s mobile app will be retired at midnight April 21 as bookings move to Alaska’s system on April 22. Expect a new Alaska–Hawaiian app, bag‑tag kiosks and flight‑code changes.

A new commission resolution would stop most tows of Miami Beach residents’ cars except for safety cases and build on the city’s text-warning program. Administration will present a plan in May.

A custom replacement beam delay has pushed the 16th Street Viaduct's reopening into July, prolonging detours and transit changes across the Menomonee Valley.

A Southwest flight from Las Vegas turned back April 8 after a cockpit heads‑up display fell and struck the captain. The first officer landed the 737 and the flight later resumed.

City Council approved roughly $9 million to speed sidewalk repairs near Olympic venues, directing funds to engineering support, community crews and a youth repair program. The move aims to accelerate work ahead of the World Cup and the 2028 Games.

MARTA’s draft FY27 budget would bump some station parking fees, shorten free-parking windows and add security staff while keeping fares steady.