Texas State Technical College celebrated its first MEI Data Center Operator graduates in Abilene and announced a $3.6 million Google investment for a new academy.
- Texas State Technical College in Waco
Texas State Technical College’s new Electrical Construction program in Fort Bend County prepares students for high-demand electrician careers with hands-on lab training.
- Texas AandM University
Texas A&M researchers use VR, EEG and AI-driven augmented reality to study hazard attention and deliver jobsite-specific training to reduce construction accidents.
- Texas State Technical College in Waco
Nine Tesla employees completed a 10-month TSTC maintenance training program, gaining paid, hands-on skills to advance from production into technician roles.
- City of Robinson
TxDOT will repave Highway 77 from Waco’s traffic circle to Moonlight Drive starting July 7, 2026, and replace box culverts on the Old Robinson Road Bridge this summer.
- Texas Department of Transportation
In Denton County, Clint and his son Sean Tallent work for TxDOT, strengthening their father-son bond through shared public service while keeping separate roles.
- City of Robinson
The city council approved a 4.9% solid waste base rate increase, with residential, extra cart and commercial service fees rising effective July 1 while service levels remain the same.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints Emily Groomer to the Texas Early Learning Council, which advises on improving early childhood services and coordination across Texas.
Texas awards a $3.9 million TSIF grant to Schunk Xycarb in Georgetown to expand semiconductor component production, add 25 jobs and boost state chip capacity.
Cummins is expanding its partnership with TSTC’s Diesel Equipment program, providing free virtual training tools and OEM modules to students and instructors.
TSTC Harlingen students earned gold, silver and bronze medals at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in contests across three fields.
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Pete Pape and Dan West to the Teacher Retirement System of Texas Board of Trustees for terms ending August 31, 2031.
Governor Greg Abbott appoints five members to the Texas State Commission on Judicial Conduct, outlining their professional backgrounds and service terms.
Texas hosts the 2026 Texas Innovation Invitational in Allen, showcasing emerging transportation technologies to improve safety, mobility and infrastructure across the state.
- Texas State Technical College in Waco
TSTC Waco students earned gold and silver medals in SkillsUSA national contests, highlighting success in telecommunications cabling and TeamWorks events.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott appointed Jenée Land to the Governor’s Committee on People with Disabilities, bringing Deaf leadership and interpreting experience to the panel.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott celebrates SpaceX’s dual listing on Nasdaq and Nasdaq Texas, highlighting Texas as a major hub connecting innovation to global capital.
- Texas State Technical College in Waco
Texas State Technical College’s Industry and Innovation Series panels explored how AI is reshaping work, emphasizing new skills, learning mindsets and human oversight.
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- Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department honors biologist Todd Pilcik with the 2026 James “Randy” Fugate award for his positive attitude, mentorship and wildlife service.
- Texas State Technical College in Waco
Texas machinists create precision parts for critical industries, with strong demand, solid salaries and TSTC training programs preparing the next workforce.
- City of Robinson
A city crew will shut off water June 10 for a water main tie-in, impacting South 12th Street customers from Stegall to Hobbs Lane from about 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott appointed and reappointed four members to the Finance Commission of Texas, which oversees state banking and consumer credit agencies.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott announces $166 million in federal energy assistance to help low-income Texans with utility bills, efficient equipment, and housing stability.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Abbott activates Texas’ State Emergency Operations Center to Level II to coordinate a New World Screwworm response and urges Texans to report suspected cases.
- Office of the Texas Governor
Governor Greg Abbott reappointed Shelly deZevallos to the Texas Aerospace and Aviation Advisory Committee for a term ending September 1, 2029.
- Texas AandM University
Texas A&M researcher Michael Golding studies how paternal alcohol use before conception alters sperm signals, influencing offspring development, disease and aging.