Texas officials hope federal infrastructure proposals become law
Legislation could mean billions more in road and transit projects in the state
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Texas officials hope federal infrastructure proposals become law
SAN ANTONIO – The U.S. House of Representatives passed a new infrastructure funding bill on Thursday, but it is still a long way from becoming law.
The $715 billion INVEST Act focuses on repairing roads and bridges, along with transit and rail systems. There’s also funding for water infrastructure.
The bill does not include a funding mechanism, and that caused most Republicans to oppose it. Nevertheless, some Texas officials hope a version of the bill clears Congress, because it could provide a major boost in potential funding for improvement projects.
Sen. Cornyn visits Waco, checks out I-35 construction project
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WACO, TX â Suiting up in a bright orange construction vest and a blinding white hard hat, Senator John Cornyn was in Waco on Monday to experience the I-35 construction first hand.
âIt s great to be back in Central Texas in McLennan County, Waco, Texas,â said Senator Cornyn. âThis is ground zero, when it comes to keeping our traffic moving.â
The interstate practically splits the state in half, which is why The Texas Department of Transportation Chairman Bruce Bugg explained that renovating key sections of the interstate will benefit all Texans.
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The Texas Oil & Gas Association annual Texas Energy Day 2021 was held March 24 with TXOGA President Todd Staples (left) sitting down to speak with Gov. Greg Abbott about the future of energy in the state of Texas. (Photo courtesy of TXOGA)
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People wait in line outside the AT&T Center for a free asymptomatic coronavirus tests on Nov. 18. Community Labs operates three public testing centers in San Antonio.
While the state’s COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan causes chaos and confusion and Texas hospitals deal with an alarming spike in new admissions, a San Antonio-based nonprofit is ramping up its asymptomatic testing efforts.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management has contracted Community Labs to set up operations in Laredo and El Paso two border communities hit hard by the pandemic.
“When it comes to trying to prevent the spread of infection, you need to have a test that’s both fast and highly sensitive and, really, we’re the only test around that can do both,” said Graham Weston, chairman of Community Labs, during an interview with the San Antonio Express-News Editorial Board this week.