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PIA Now Offers AEC Marketing and Interview Support Services
Dallas, Texas – PIA is expanding its services to support firms pursuing public-sector and private work by offering AEC proposal development and interview support. The expanded services are designed to support AEC teams throughout the pursuit lifecycle, from early capture strategy and RFQ/RFP development to interview preparation and coaching. With extensive experience working alongside public…
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Holly Becka Joins Public Information Associates as Principal
Dallas, Texas – PIA is pleased to announce that veteran communications professional Holly Becka has joined the firm as a principal. Her hiring strengthens the firm’s leadership in public engagement, strategic communications, and AEC marketing services. Holly brings 30 years of experience in strategic communications, branding, marketing, public relations, and writing and editing. She began…
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Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Will Set Aside About $35 Billion for Texas Projects
One year after Congress passed a historical infrastructure bill, some big money is flowing into Texas. As of November, $13.9 billion in funding had been announced for the Lone Star State, including for 310 specific projects, according to the White House. The total is second only to California’s $16.2 billion. The biggest chunk in Texas,…
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Uber, Aurora to Expand Self-Driving Truck Ops in Texas to Meet Holiday Rush
Aurora and Uber Freight’s new self-driving trucking “lane” between Fort Worth and El Paso expands Aurora’s operations in Texas. The company also hauls freight between Dallas and Houston—and is now hauling goods autonomously (with human vehicle operators in the cab) for FedEx, Werner, Schneider, and Uber Freight in Texas. Aurora Innovation and Uber Freight have…
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Nonprofit Spotlight: Melody of Hope Supports Frisco Musicians, Other Nonprofits
In 2013, when Charlie Wendell launched the nonprofit Melody of Hope, she said it was in response to needs she saw in the community and in the music industry. Armed with two years of experience working for a music label and a bevy of likeminded friends, Wendell set about filling a void. “I thought there…
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Texas News: San Marcos Begins New Free Electric Cab Service in Downtown Area
Traveling across downtown San Marcos is getting easier with the introduction of a new electric shuttle service. The service began on November 7 and is part of the shuttle service pilot program, “Get Around Downtown,” according to a news release. “We are excited to offer this fully electric shuttle service to make getting to work…
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Kaleidoscope Park Aims to Bring an Innovative and Inclusive Green Space to Frisco
A new community park slated to open in 2023 aims to bring an innovative and inclusive green space to Frisco. Communities Foundation of Texas, a Dallas-based charity with a county office in Frisco, announced a new name and park foundation in September for Kaleidoscope Park, a 5.7-acre green space located near the intersection of the…
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Climate Change in Texas
Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highways Texas will build more than 50 new electric car charging locations along major highways. Texas can move forward with a plan to build a network of hundreds of electric vehicle charging locations across the state after the Federal Highway Administration approved…
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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT: Denton County Transit Study
This week we are spotlighting the Denton County Transit Study project. Denton County Transit Study Initiated in March 2022, the Denton County Transit Study aims to develop a comprehensive public transportation plan, particularly for cities and portions of the county that are not members of the Denton County Transportation Authority (DCTA). Efforts will focus on…
