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It’s not just the state’s electric grid that’s in need of upgrades. Dams, bridges, roads and wastewater systems could “crumble” under the pressure of a growing population.
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From Texas Standard:Massive flood damage in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey brought attention to some failing dams in the Houston area. Now, it appears…
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From Texas Standard:Nine Texas freshmen were sworn into the U.S. House of Representatives last week. It was a celebration for all, especially Democrats…
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From Texas Standard.The Permian Basin is in another oil boom. Output is reaching record highs and it’s expected to grow even more. But one issue facing…
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From Texas Standard.Hackers are a threat to credit card information, election data, and now – according to a report from iDefense, an arm of consulting…
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From Texas Standard.Two big proposals from President Donald Trump are currently on the table. One is a budget plan that ramps up military spending but…
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As greenhouse gasses heat the atmosphere, we can expect more severe floods and droughts. That could be trouble for critical infrastructure like bridges…
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The Texas Water Development Board approved two loans this month to fund water infrastructure improvements in Austin. These loans total over $167 million…
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From Texas Standard:There is no doubt about it – America is in need of infrastructure repair. According to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ latest…