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HOUSTON It’s official! Harris County and the City of Houston have broken ground on the

Joint Processing Center Experienced builders with deep local roots, Clark/Horizon is proud to partner with city and county agencies, and architect PGAL, to deliver this model social infrastructure project.

Hats off to Harris County and the City of Houston for bringing this facility to life!

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Architecture

National Organization of Minority Architects (NOMA) News!

The 2017 Barbara G. Laurie Noma Student Design Competition THE THECHALLENGE CHALLENGE

Students are asked to submit a design proposal for the John S. Chase Academy of Architectural, Design, and Sustainability for 8th-12th graders, which will provide Houston’s Sunnyside neighborhood students and residents access to a secondary education as well as opportunities for adult educational programs and community events. The design should consider the community’s history and present innovative ideas for the new academy. All submissions will be judged on the following core values: Cultural Expression, Design Excellence, Community Integration, Constructibility, Innovative Sustainable Ideas and bonus Landscape Strategies.

ABOUTJOHN JOHNS.S.CHASE CHASE ABOUT John Saunders Chase, Jr. (January 23, 1925 - March 29, 2012) was a man of many firsts. Chase was the first African American student enrolled in the University of Texas, the first practicing African American architect in the state of Texas, one of our twelve NOMA founders, and the first African American to serve on the US Commission on Fine Arts, which reviewed the design for the United States Vietnam Veterans Memorial. After graduation from the University of Texas, Chase moved to Houston to start his own practice, John S. Chase Architect, Inc. Projects designed by Chase’s firm include: the George R. Brown Convention Center, the Washington Technical Institute, Links, Inc., National Headquarters, Delta Sigma Theta National Headquarters, the Harris County Astrodome Renovation, the Thurgood Marshall School of Law, and the Martin Luther King, Jr. School of Humanities at Texas Southern University.

DESIGN DESIGNCONSIDERATIONS CONSIDERATIONS It is encouraged that teams gain a thorough understanding of Sunnyside’s history and current neighborhood character. Teams will also need to become familiar with the immediate context (existing buildings, infrastructure, and social services available etc.) and the larger context (proximity to Houston, alternative transportation, social and economic opportunities, etc.) in which the Sunnyside site is situated and make appropriate architectural and urban design moves. Correlated diagrams, plans, sections, 3D perspectives, and details should be used to effectively convey architectural concepts and design intent.

PRIZE PRIZE 1st Place: $1,500 2nd Place: $1,000 3rd Place: $750

SCHEDULE SCHEDULE • Final submission of questions via email: September 17th, 2017 • Final distribution of answers to questions: September 21st, 2017 • Required notification of entry to your Regional University Liaison: August 31st, 2017 • Deadline to send all competition entries: October 7th, 2016 by 11:59 PST* Please contact your Regional University Liaison if you have any questions.

Tiffany Brown, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, MBA, Midwest Region Liaison: midwestliaison@noma.net Victoria Acevedo, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, Northeast Region Liaison: northeastliaison@noma.net Andrea Simpson, AIA, LEED AP, NOMA South Region Liaison: southwestliaison@noma.net Gabrielle Riley, Assoc. AIA, NOMA, West Region Liaison: westliaison@noma.net For more information on rules, please visit www.noma.net.

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Austin News

Austin Energy Launches Electric Drive, Celebrates Five-Year Success of Electric Vehicles Program A

ustin Energy recently unveiled an electric transportation hub called Electric Drive in the heart of downtown Austin. Electric Drive is a showcase of Austin’s growing electric vehicle infrastructure, and offers proof that Austin has become EV ready.

Located along a portion of West 2nd Street in the Seaholm EcoDistrict, Electric Drive is powered entirely by renewable energy. Electric Drive offers dedicated parking for two electric vehicle charging stations including a fastcharging DC port, and a solar-powered kiosk that can recharge electric bikes, scooters, motorcycles, laptops and mobile devices using integrated USB ports and electrical outlets. The kiosk, located alongside the Butler Hike & Bike Trail, also provides shade from the sun’s rays during the day, and LED lighting at night. Electric Drive demonstrates Austin Energy’s commitment to the growing electric vehicle market and renewable energy.

This ribbon-cutting event also celebrates the five-year anniversary of Austin Energy’s Plug-In EVerywhere™ Program, which provides incentives and the infrastructure to support Austin’s growing EV market. Since the inception of Plug-In EVerywhere, Austin

Energy has installed 547 EV charging ports in 162 separate locations across the Austin area. Every charging port is powered by 100 percent renewable Texas wind energy through Austin Energy’s GreenChoice® program.

“We are a community-owned utility, and we work hard to respond to the needs of our customers,” said Jackie Sargent, Austin Energy General Manager. “Austin is a community that puts a premium on clean air, renewable energy, and, increasingly, electric vehicles. The Austin City Council has set ambitious goals to reduce the City’s carbon footprint. And Austin Energy is working to help achieve those goals. We’ve expanded our EV charging infrastructure and we’ve increased our supply of renewable energy. For last fiscal year, we produced enough renewable energy to match 30 percent of our customers’ usage.“ According

to a 2016 analysis by the International Council on Clean Energy, Austin Energy’s Plug-In EVerywhere program has created a charging infrastructure three times the size of the regional average. One of the most popular features of Plug-In EVerywhere is its affordable price: instead of the average $20 to $30 cost of filling a car with gas, PlugIn EVerywhere offers unlimited vehicle charging with 100% renewable energy for $4.17 per month.

“In my view, Austin is the most forwarding-thinking city in the U.S.,” said Austin Mayor Steve Adler. “Our citizens demand that their city government be just as forward-thinking. That’s why

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we have committed to making Austin a net-zero greenhouse gases community by 2050. Austin Energy, with its commitment to renewable energy and electrification of our transportation, is doing its part. The City of Austin must do likewise. We need to expand our fleet of City-owned electric vehicles, and we need to support research and deployment of autonomous electric vehicles.”

“Austin is on the verge of exciting, fundamental change in the way we move people around this city. What seems leap-ahead technology today will be commonplace in a decade,” said Council Member Kitchen.

March 27th has been proclaimed as Austin Electric Drive Day. Source www.austinenergy.com

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Construction

Eleven Ways Small Contractors Can Boost Success in Obtaining Building Permits

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We are often asked by small contractors if they require a building permit for various projects or where can they find the building permit application online. Some contractors even share with us horror stories where they did not realize they required a building permit for a specific job and ended up spending thousands of additional dollars to complete a project.

The City’s Building Permitting Center is not a scary place, and the process to apply for a permit is straightforward when you know and use the proper steps.

Below are eleven ways small contractors in the United States can feel confident and excel when seeking a building permit.

Contract and Construction Documents – Gather and place all your construction plans in one file area (electronic and hard copy) so it’s easily accessible when needed.

Signed and Sealed – Make sure all construction plans are sealed and signed by the appropriate licensed discipline based on the project scope.

Check Permitting Center Website – Visit the jurisdiction’s permitting website, and review the checklist on applying for a building permit.

The website will also tell you the required documents needed and the prerequisites based on the project type.

Ask Questions – Call the jurisdiction if you have any questions on the information you have reviewed on their website. It will be cheaper for you to eliminate any confusion BEFORE applying for a permit.

Request a Pre-Submittal Meeting – If you are unsure about certain building codes and if the design will satisfy building codes, requesting a plan review meeting before submitting is valuable. This also can save time and money.

Be Courteous – Realize that many building permitting departments work with a limited and often overworked staff. Your best approach is being courteous, listening, and asking for clarification if there is anything you are unsure about.

Say Thank You – Plan reviewers are people too!

Saying thank you can go a long way in making sure your plans are reviewed in a timely manner.

Respond Quickly to a Request for Information (RFIs) – Small contractors are busy wearing many hats, but responding in a timely manner to RFIs assist you in moving your plans through the permitting process.

Stay Up-To-Date on the Permitting Process – The City’s permitting website will note changes in processes and any workshops the City of Houston Permitting Center offers that educates contractors on the permitting process.

Plan Early - It is important to start early in planning the steps needed to obtain a city building permit. Starting early allows the small contractor to identify any changes to building codes and review prerequisites for submission. Starting early also helps to ensure all the required forms are completed, at a minimum.

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tractors are consumed with responsibilities and have their primary focus on starting and finishing construction projects on time. The building permit is often a last minute to do and can be started late in the process. Using a building permit expediting expert can help small contractors start and finish projects on time, handling the frustrations and expediting the building permit.

Helen Callier, CEO of Permit Us Now, is the one-stop building permit expediting firm that helps architects, engineers, contractors, and project owners save half the time and money in obtaining building permits in Houston, San Antonio, Austin, and North Texas. Connect with @PermitUsNow on Twitter and Facebook.

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Bernstein Liebhard LLP Announces That A Suit Has Been Filed Against U.S. Concrete, Inc.

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ernstein Liebhard LLP recently announced that a securities class action has been filed in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas on behalf of a class (the "Class") consisting of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired securities of U.S. Concrete, Inc. ("U.S. Concrete" or the "Company") (NYSE: USCR) between March 6, 2015 and March 23, 2017, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The complaint alleges that Defendants violated Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

U.S. Concrete produces and sells ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and concrete-related products and services for the construction industry in the United States.

According to the Complaint, throughout the Class Period defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that the Company lacked effective internal controls over financial reporting and thus its public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.

On March 24, 2017, U.S. Concrete filed a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission, announcing the resignation of the Company's CFO Joseph Tusa, and advising investors that the Company dismissed its previous auditor, Grant Thornton LLP, and engaged Ernst & Young LLP as its new public accounting firm.

Following this announcement, U.S. Concrete's share price fell $5.90, or 8.84%, to close at $60.80 on March 24, 2017.

Plaintiffs seek to recover damages on behalf of all Class members who invested in U.S. Concrete securities during the Class Period. If you invested in U.S. Concrete securities as described above, and lost money on the transactions, you may wish to join in this action to serve as lead plaintiff. In order to do so, you must meet certain requirements set forth in the applicable law and file appropriate papers no later than May 29, 2017.

A "lead plaintiff" is a representative party that acts on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation. In order to be appointed lead plaintiff, the court must determine that the class member's claim is typical of the claims of other class members, and that the class member will adequately represent the class. Under certain circumstances, one or more class members may together serve as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery is not, however, affected by the decision whether or not to serve as a lead plaintiff. You may retain Bernstein Liebhard LLP, or other counsel of your choice, to serve as your counsel in this action.

You can obtain a copy of the complaint from the clerk of the court for the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas.

Source: Bernstein Liebhard LLP

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illa Santa Maria Apartments is the first certified green business in Dallas. Villa Santa Maria earned a Silver Certification through its recycling efforts. The complex has nearly 70 apartments and is continually adding more recycling roll carts to fit the needs of its residents.

The Sanitation department launched a free Green Business Certification Program four months ago to help Dallas move towards its zero waste goal. To get started in making your business green certified, call 3-1-1 or 214-670-5111. For more information, please visit www.dallascitynews.net.

The Dallas Area Rapid Transit Board of Directors is urging Dallas City Councilmembers to abandon plans to shore up a multi-billion shortfall in the Dallas Police and Fire Pension by reducing the city's commitment to pay the DART sales tax.

DART board members unanimously passed the resolution during their regularly scheduled meeting on March 28. In February, some Dallas city councilmembers advanced a proposal to reduce the city's obligated 1-cent sales tax by 1/8th of a cent. The objective was to apply the savings, approximately $35 to 40 million annually, to repair an approximate $4 billion deficit in the Dallas pension.

The resolution also points out if Dallas were successful in reducing its contribution, DART would reduce service within the city by that amount. This would result in significantly less bus and rail service in Dallas, affecting approximately 20,000 daily Dallas customers, as well as the loss of 250 to 350 jobs held by DART employees.

The DART resolution explains such a plan is not an option, since cities part of DART must commit a full one percent of sales taxes collected in their cities. DART received approximately $545 million in sales tax revenue from its 13 service area cities last year.

The Texas Legislature is currently reviewing a bill to repair the city's pension fund. The bill does not include DART funds as part of the repair plan. For more information, please visit www.dart.org.

DART Cotton Cotton Belt DART BeltWill WillConnect Connect Rail Lines Rail Lines to DFW Airport to DFW Airport Multiple cities in the Dallas metroplex will be able to connect directly to DFW Airport, thanks to DART’s Cotton Belt line.

Set to open in 2022, the new rail line will run from east to west across the north Dallas DART green and red lines allowing travelers to bypass traveling into downtown to connect to the orange line.

Major cities the Cotton Belt will connect to include Plano, Richardson, Addison, Carrollton and North Lake. The line will also allow direct transportation from the TEX Rail in Fort Worth to North Dallas cities. To learn more visit: www.

DART.org/cottonbelt.

Education

Top Management Degrees Publishes Ranking of Top 25 MBA Programs in Texas 2017 O

nline business education and career guide Top Management Degrees (www.topmanagementdegrees.com) has published a ranking of the Top 25 MBA Programs in Texas (www.topmanagementdegrees.com/rankings/best-mba-texas).

For this ranking, Top Management Degrees collected data on over 75 Master's of Business Administration degree programs within the state of Texas. The programs were vetted on the most recent data from the National Center for Education Statistics, PayScale's Graduate School Salary Report, US News & World Report, and the Princeton Review.

MBA programs were ranked according to accreditation, affordability, average salary, and prestige.

Placing first in this ranking is the Red McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas. Following in second place is the Naveen Jindal School of Management at the University of Texas at Dallas in Richardson, Texas. Placing third is the Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in College Station, Texas.

Other Otherschools schoolsmaking making the the list list include (alphabetically ordered): include (alphabetically ordered): • Abilene Christian University College of Business Administration - Abilene, Texas • Angelo State University College of Business - San Angelo, Texas • Baylor University Hankamer School of Business - Waco, Texas • Dallas Baptist University Graduate School of Business - Dallas, Texas • Hardin-Simmons University Kelley College of Business - Abilene, Texas • Rice University Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business - Houston, Texas • Saint Edward's University Bill Munday School of Business - Austin, Texas • Sam Houston State University College of Business Administration Huntsville, Texas • Southern Methodist University Edwin L. Cox School of Business Dallas, Texas • Texas A&M University-Commerce College of Business - Commerce, Texas

• Texas Christian University Neeley School of Business - Fort Worth, Texas • Texas State University McCoy College of Business Administration - San Marcos, Texas • Texas Tech University Rawls Jerry S. College of Business - Lubbock, Texas • Texas Woman's University School of Management - Denton, Texas University of Dallas Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business - Irving, Texas • University of Houston C.T. Bauer College of Business - Houston, Texas • University of Houston-Clear Lake School of Business - Houston, Texas • University of North Texas College of Business - Denton, Texas • University of St. Thomas Cameron School of Business - Houston, Texas • University of Texas at Arlington College of Business - Arlington, Texas • University of Texas at El Paso College of Business Administration - El Paso, Texas • University of Texas of the Permian Basin College of Business and Engineering - Odessa, Texas

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"A Master's of Business Administration is currently the most sought after degree among graduate students in the US. Moreover, the MBA has become the new minimum benchmark in business and management careers," says Tammie Cagle, editor at Top Management Degrees. Cagle explains that the high demand creates increasing choices, and that location can be an important factor. "Even if MBA programs are offered in an online or distance format," says Cagle, "location can affects many schools' tuition rates." This is why Top Management Degrees has provided prospective students with a regionally focused ranking. This ranking will help potential MBA students in Texas assess the more than 75 in-state programs available in order to find the best option.

Top Management Degrees is an online resource for information about business and management education and careers.

The site publishes rankings and reviews of top business and management degree programs, financial aid options for business students, career guides, and more.

Source: Top Management Degrees

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Engineering

Engineer Spotlight: Nathelyne Archie Kennedy, P.E.

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Tri Global Energy Leads Texas in Wind Energy Development

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ri Global Energy, the Dallas-based renewable energy company, continues as the leading developer of wind energy projects under construction in Texas, according to the U.S. Wind Industry Fourth Quarter 2016 Market Report from the American Wind Energy Association (AWEA), the nation's trade association of the U.S. wind energy industry.

With 3,100 megawatts (MW) of wind power projects currently under construction in Texas, Tri Global Energy's wind projects represent nearly 60 percent of all wind power projects being developed in the state. Texas has a total of 5,400 MW of wind projects currently under construction. A total of 10,432 MW of wind projects, including those in Texas, are now under construction in the U.S. "Texas is an energy powerhouse and that includes the state's leadership in wind energy," says John Billingsley, Chairman and CEO at Tri Global Energy. "There is more wind energy production, and there are more wind workers than in any other state. The 3,100 MW of wind projects that Tri Global has put into operation, construction or financing since 2014, and the hundreds of resulting jobs that have been created, have

been a significant contributor to this achievement.

"For many rural communities in Texas, wind is critical to economic development – and I expect this to remain the case for some time to come," says Billingsley.

"To date our projects have created over $26 million of direct payments to our participating landowners and community members in Texas. Based on our success here, we are now expanding our presence in other rural communities across the country."

About Tri Global Energy Tri Global Energy (TGE) is a leading developer of wind energy in the U.S. The company is based in Dallas. Founded in 2009, TGE's goal is to develop clean energy at an affordable cost through the development of community-sponsored, utility-scale renewable energy projects. For more information, visit www.triglobalenergy.com.

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athelyne Archie Kennedy, a professional engineer, received her Bachelor of Science degree in Architectural Engineering in 1959 from Prairie View A&M University. Following college graduation, Ms. Kennedy worked as a Bridge Design Engineer with an engineering firm in Chicago, Illinois, and later with an engineering firm in Houston, Texas. In 1979, she became a Registered Professional Engineer in the State of Texas.

In 1981, Ms. Kennedy started her own business venture.

She is founder and president of Nathelyne A. Kennedy & Associates, a professional civil consulting engineering firm located in Houston, Texas. Her company employs engineers, technicians, construction managers, inspectors, administrative, and managerial personnel specializing in a broad spectrum of the professional civil Nathelyne Archie Kennedy, P.E. engineering design of highways, streets, bridges, public transit and parking facilities, water and wastewater systems, aviation facilities, marine terminals, sports complexes, and various other types of specialized projects.

Ms. Kennedy has 50 years of professional engineering and progressive experience as a design engineer, project engineer, project manager, and as the principalin-charge of civil engineering projects performed for a broad spectrum of government, municipal, and regulatory agencies, as well as for private industry clients.

A mentor, and a pioneering advocate for the participation of women in her profession, and the guiding force behind her own successful business, Ms. Kennedy has garnered recognition both for outstanding personal achievement and for the professional accomplishments of a quality organization. This consistently increasing professional success is complimented by Ms. Kennedy’s continuing dedication to and active participation in professional and community activities, including membership in numerous industry associations and volunteered service given on the boards and committees of professional and community-related organizations.

Ms. Kennedy is a history maker. The first female engineering graduate from Prairie View A&M University and the first African-American female professional engineer registered by the State of Texas, Ms. Kennedy has been recognized numerous times by her alma mater and its alumni association. In 2006, the new Architecture and History & Culture facility on the Prairie View A&M University campus was named the “Nathelyne Archie Kennedy Building” in her honor.

The Houston Engineers Week committee, which aims to recognize and honor engineering achievements in the Houston area, named Nathelyne Archie Kennedy its 2016 Engineer of the Year — the first woman to be honored in this class of 66 engineering successes.

For more information on Nathelyne A. Kennedy & Associates, please visit www.nakennedy.com.

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he City of Houston Office of Business Opportunity continues to be committed to creating a competitive and diverse business environment in the City of Houston. This office remains diligent in promoting the growth and success of local small businesses. There are countless success stories because of the hard work and commitment of Director Carlecia D. Wright and her team. Below read some success stories and how the Office of Business Opportunity is opening doors for our small business community.

SUCCESSStories STORIES Success Elite Image Tax & Notary Service Elite Image Tax & Notary Service, LLC’s primary interest is individual and small business taxation and accounting. EIite offers taxation, accounting management, sales and use tax reporting, as well as QuickBooks set-up and training for small business clients.

The company also expands its portfolio to include full cycle bookkeeping services for small businesses. Many of the firm’s private sector clients are limited liability corporations, partnerships and nonprofits. The firm’s certifications include: City of Houston, WBE, MBE, DBE, Houston METRO and SBE Port of Houston.

For more information, please visit www.eliteimagetax.com.

Tejas Office Products, Inc. Tejas Office Products, Inc. was founded in 1962 when Lupe Fraga purchased a small office supply company located in the East End of Houston. Since that time, Tejas has grown from its humble beginnings to one of the largest independent office product companies in Texas. Now located in the historic Houston Heights, Tejas employs over 50 employees and provides office products, office furniture, janitorial supplies, breakroom supplies, promotional items and beverages to Houston area businesses. Tejas offers online ordering, friendly customer service and next day delivery. Tejas is certified as a Minority/Women Business Enterprise.

For more information, please visit www.tejasoffice.com.

Lacey Newday Consulting, LLC Managing Partner, Sidney E. Lacey established Lacey Newday Consulting, LLC (LNC) in August of 2006. LNC prides itself on taking a holistic approach to finding solutions, as opposed to working on the symptoms. All team members have a wealth of corporate experience and strive to deliver quality service.

Their team’s collaborative consulting team includes the following certifications: J.D., CPA, CFE, CAPM, CICA, CGRC and CICM. LNC, a City of Houston certified Minority, Disadvantaged Business Enterprise, provides a wide range of professional solutions in all aspects of audit, accounting, business advisory, forensic and valuation, litigation support, staff augmentation and human resources (health and welfare and actuarial) consulting. LNC is a minority-owned firm with extensive experience in the health, welfare and actuarial industry.

For more information, please visit www.lnchouston.com.

HVJ Associates Herbert V. Johnson, PE, established HVJ Associates in 1985. HVJ has become one of the largest specialty, minority-owned engineering companies in Texas. HVJ prides itself in consistently listening to their clients' needs and in building their technical capabilities and expertise, providing intelligent analysis of projects and always providing valueadded service. HVJ is now recognized as a leader in their field of expertise and for their knowledge of Texas’ soil conditions. HVJ has offices located in Houston, Dallas, Austin and San Antonio. The firm has continued to provide quality, cost-effective specialty services for many landmark projects throughout Texas. HVJ is proud to have participated in many projects that received the Consulting Engineers Council of Texas (CEC-Texas) Engineering Excellence Award. HVJ Associates is a City of Houston certified Minority-Owned and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise.

For more information, please visit www.hvj.com.

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“Cargo moving through Port Houston facilities is off to a solid start,” Executive Director Roger Guenther announced recently. Terminals owned and operated

by Port Houston handled a cumulative total of 5.7 million tons of cargo, reflecting a three percent increase compared to the same time last year.

Year-to-date, Port Houston has handled 385,801 TEUs (the “twenty-foot equivalent” measurement of container cargo). This figure represents an increase of 17 percent in total TEUs through the first two months of 2017. To put that increase into perspective, “57,000 more TEUs have been handled than at this same time last year.” Guenther shared that he found it “extremely encouraging” that during this period, loaded container volume had increased by 21 percent and “remains very balanced” between import and export trades, “at nearly ‘fifty-fifty’…a very good position.”

Guenther added that steel volumes continue to lag from record-breaking highs in 2015 and are down 4 percent for the year.

While it is “early into the year,” Guenther reiterated that 2017 is off to an “extremely positive start.”

Actions taken by the Port Commission during its recent meeting continued to demonstrate strategic preparation for Port Houston’s growth. The commission approved professional services contracts to Brown and Gay Engineers, Inc. for the design of the Wharf 3 rehabilitation at Barbours Cut Terminal, and to RPS Klotz Associates for the design of Container Yard 7 at Bayport Container Terminal.

During the meeting, the Port Commission acknowledged Port Houston’s receipt of a Certificate of Distinction from the Government Treasurers Organization of Texas (GTOT) for its investment policy. This award is given for those policies that meet established criteria relating to ethics disclosures, conflicts of interests, and investment training that fully comply with the Texas Public Funds Investment Act. The GTOT recognized Port Houston for its commitment to maintaining a comprehensive written investment policy.

The Port Commission also recognized Port Houston for its recertification under the ISO 28000:2007 standard for supply chain security. In 2008, Port Houston was the first port authority in the world to be certified to the standard, and remains the only port authority in the United States to achieve this stringent international security certification.

Finally, the commission learned that Port Houston’s first emergency manager, Colin Rizzo, received the Lou Harrell Emergency Manager of the Year Award.

The Port Commission is scheduled to next meet on April 25.

Source: Port Houston

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remier Wireless™ (Premier) is a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise that has been proudly serving Texas for over 23 years with quality wireless mobility and communication solutions. Under the leadership of Lea Bogle, President, the company remains committed to providing clients a world-class experience, exceptional customer service and hands-on support. Premier has extensive experience serving a diverse clientele which includes the public sector and small to medium-sized businesses. This company stands out from the competition, having over two decades of communication experience. An ideal partner for a company or organization of any size, the Premier team takes pride in its ability to help clients navigate through the consis-

tent evolution of mobile technology. Not only does this communications company reduce operating expenses for countless companies and organizations, but it also helps them make better business decisions using data that accumulates in real-time. The Premier experience is helping to drive companies forward.

Lea started out in the paging industry back in the early 80s. After dedicating 10 years of her life to a large paging company, she lost her job due to leadership changes and office politics. Not wanting to emerge herself back into corporate waters, she decided to create her own lane as a female entrepreneur and contractor. “Our certification as a Certified Women’s Business Enterprise opens doors for Premier that might not otherwise be open to us. We are so glad to see that not only our certification, but our quality services allow us to do business and gain contracts with major corporations,” Lea says. Lea does not do what she does for clients alone. Her like-minded team members are the heart and soul of the company.

Historically, Premier has experienced extremely low turnover and as a result, this communications and mobility company has received accolades including Best Places to Work in Houston. Betsy Kutach, the Operations Manager has been with the company for over 20 years; Lead Retail Sales Rep, Aaron Williams, has been with Premier for

over 19 years; and Sarah Barnes, the Senior Business and Government Account Manager has been with the team for over 14 years. Lea says, “My team is so dedicated to not only the company and clients, but to the brand. I can always count on the staff to deliver so that our reputation and values remain intact.”

What does Premier do? It’s not what do they do, but what do they not do? Being that it holds the title of Authorized Business Dealer, one can assume that they just sell cell phones. While it is true that Premier can provide you with the hottest Samsung and iPhone devices on the market, this enterprise provides much more.

“Premier Wireless™ is the only fullservice HUB certified dealer on any of the DIR wireless contracts. Our leadership alone has nearly 100 years of experience in wireless, providing a level of expertise not found elsewhere. Our experience is experience you can trust.”

– Lea Bogle, President of Premier Wireless™

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cy, Safety, tability & The company’s mobile and The company’s mobile and communication communication solutions include: solutions include: • Cell Phones, Tablets & Service • Push-To-Talk Radio Communication • Wide Range of Accessories • Work Order & Dispatch Solutions • GPS Tracking, ELD & HOS Solutions • Remote Monitoring • Digital Signage • Digital Forms • Mobil Device Management Solutions

Premier manages all aspects of their client’s wireless accounts. Lea and the team assume nothing when it comes to working with clients. They understand that clients being in the same industry doesn’t mean that their needs are the same. Each business has its own unique and distinct challenges, goals and objectives. The Premier approach is to first do an assessment of the client’s needs, then provide solutions designed to streamline their business or organization. Their goal is to provide a return on the client’s investment greater than the expense of wireless. Some of the ways that they achieve this is through reducing the costs of traditional wireless. Lea shares, “We have one client, Charlie’s Plumbing, who needed to increase efficiency by streamlining workflows, sending invoices out and boosting overall productivity. We helped the client rid itself of paperwork in the field by enabling their existing work order and dispatch software to work on a tablet. Our services allowed the client to see a

12% increase in efficiency due to mobile workflow. Also, their billing cycle accelerated by 1000% percent, which increased cash flow, and there was an 85% reduction in billing errors. Communication between employees has improved significantly, leading to more collaboration and an overall increase in job satisfaction and employee retention.” This is just one of many client success stories.

Every client account is taken on with the utmost respect and attention to detail.

Stellar customer service is one of the factors to Premier’s substantial foundation. There are regular account reviews to ensure clients are on the best rate plans based on their usage and to review the overall health of the account. Premier also provides additional and ongoing daily support, assisting clients when they experience challenges, are in need of repairs to a device or anything related to their wireless account. This added level of support is what helps to put Premier above their competition.

They are all about simplifying and making life easier for the client. Once Premier has an established relationship with a client, they build upon it to become more than a vendor, but they become a partner.

Once a client chooses to partner with Premier, the transition and implementation will be smooth. This establishment partners with the stakeholders, crafting

the implementation and deployment plan. Once everything is planned out, the Premier team executes with excellence, delivering a world-class experience for the company’s employees. It will successfully manage every aspect of the deployment, pre-loading applications and software, porting the phone numbers to the new devices, setting up email, transferring contacts and other critical information from the old device (if applicable) to the new device(s). In addition, Premier provides group training or one-on-one training for the client as needed.

PremierWireless™ Wireless™works works with with clients in the Premier clients areas of:in the areas of: • Local Government & Education • Transportation • Construction • Field Service Companies • Consumer • Small to Medium-Sized Businesses

What do clients say about Premier? It’s simple. They say, “Thank you.” Premier’s clients give kudos to Lea and her outstanding team, because they make their job easier. Lea expresses, “Clients have to deal with making a profit and dealing with the daily stresses of running a business. It is our job to give the client a worry-free experience when it comes to their mobility needs. We are always responsive. Our clients say that they wish their other vendors were as responsive as Premier.” Lea and her staff are very passionate about this business. They don’t see what they do as just business, but really making a difference in people’s lives.

Premier is not your average company, but it’s like a family. “We are in many ways, like the bar ‘Cheers’ where everyone knows your name. Even our employees who have moved onto other careers stop in often just to say hello and even attend holiday luncheons, because they are still part of the Premier family,” Lea says. That family also extends to clients, as Premier has many clients who have been with them for over 20 years. Premier is there for clients before, during and after the sale. Lea adds, “Our commitment to excellence is relentless. It is our culture and it is our backbone. It is the reason we are Premier.”

Premier Wireless™ proudly serves Houston, Dallas, Austin, San Antonio and other areas. For more information about how Premier Wireless™ can help you, please visit them on the web at www.premierwirelesstx.com.

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Complete Tablet Solutions Awarded Texas DIR Contract

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ustin-based Complete Tablet Solutions awarded Texas DIR Contract DIR-TSO-3677 for IT Outsourcing (formerly Managed Services). Services include equipment provisioning, deployment and technical support of IT initiatives for all DIR customers.

Complete Tablet Solutions (CTS) is an Austin, Texas-based company focused on delivering enabling technologies as an approved/certified vendor on Texas Department of Information Resources (DIR) Cooperative Contracts Programs since 2013. CTS is now authorized to sell computer hardware across all major operating systems as well as an extensive array of accessories, software, products and services to DIR-affiliated entities. The addition of the DIR-TSO-3677 contract provides CTS DIR customers the opportunity to streamline various IT functions from product procurement through deployment, delivered as a comprehensive solution.

CTS is a pioneer in the provision of comprehensive mobility solutions that enhance productivity and uptime while delivering low TCO. Managed services has been a key business line for the company since their founding in 2004. This provides great flexibility for DIR customers, allowing them to take on new technology projects without the need to hire dedicated staff. CTS services include program planning & strategy, program deployments, uptime services and lifecycle management.

"As a Texas-based company, we have been pleased and excited to have the opportunity to support the DIR customers throughout the state of Texas and elsewhere since 2013," said Daniel Hurd, President of CTS. "We see our Managed Mobility Services as a big benefit to our prospective customers to enable them to deploy and receive on-going support for their technology initiatives without burdening their resources."

AboutComplete CompleteTablet TabletSolutions Solutions About CTS is committed to helping clients develop and execute enabling mobility strategies that drive productivity, deliver value, manage cost and mitigate risk.

Key offerings include Managed Mobility Services (MMS), Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM), Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) and endpoint management, as well as network and mobility strategies. CTS is engaged in Government and Private sector business across a broad array of vertical disciplines. With offices in Austin, TX and Long Beach, CA, CTS supports a nationwide customer base.

For more information, visit www.ctsgovt.com.

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Texas-Based Saint Lawrence Communications Wins $9.17 Million Patent Verdict

East Texas law firm Ward, Smith & Hill helps secure win against Motorola

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n East Texas federal jury has awarded $9.17 million to Plano, Texasbased Saint Lawrence Communications, LLC, after finding that Motorola Mobility, LLC, willfully infringed five patents for HD Voice technology used in its modern mobile phones.

Saint Lawrence Communications is represented by name partner Wesley Hill of Longview-based Ward, Smith & Hill, PLLC, and lead trial counsel Demetrios Anaipakos of Houston law firm Ahmad, Zavitsanos, Anaipakos, Alavi & Mensing P.C., or AZA. "This was a big win for Saint Lawrence," said Mr. Hill. "The finding of 'willful infringement' means that the final judgment amount could be triple the amount that the jury awarded. We are gratified that the jurors were able to sort through the evidence and come to this clear-cut conclusion."

The dispute involves U.S. Patent Nos. 6,795,805, 6,807,524, 7,151,802, 7,260,521, and 7,191,123 related to audio compression technology known as Adaptive Multi-Rate-Wideband (AMR-WB). The patents are critical components in industry standard technology for HD Voice in cell phones, which significantly improves sound quality in modern smart phones. The technology allows users to hear faint voices, easily understand people talking on a speakerphone and distinguish multiple voices on a single call. The AMR-WB code also serves a variety of applications, including media audio content and mobile voice over internet protocol or VoIP. The case is Saint Lawrence Communications v. Motorola Mobility LLC, case No. 2:15-cv-00351 in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Marshall Division.

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Mazak Has Expanded in Texas

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azak has recently opened a new facility in Southlake, TX. This will join the company’s existing Southwest Technology Center in Houston. The new Mazak Dallas Technical Center will serve the Northern Texas region.

To celebrate the expansion, Mazak hosted an Open House event, at the new technical center located at 935 South Kimball St. in Southlake, TX. The event featured several machine demonstrations, special guest speakers and tours.

“The new Dallas Technical Center gives Mazak an expanded Texas presence in terms of manufacturing technology and customer support,” said Dan Janka, President of Mazak.

“Northern Texas manufacturers in the defense, aerospace, medical, automotive, energy and construction indus-

tries will especially benefit from even more readily accessible technical, engineering and applications expertise from Mazak.”

The approximately 8,000 sq. ft. Dallas facility provides additional space for customer programming classes, machine demonstrations, test cuts and machining system run-offs, as well as regularly scheduled Mazak DISCOVER events. "With the addition of this new facility, Mazak, along with its Value Inspired Partner (VIP) companies, can quickly deliver today’s most advanced and complete machining systems – multitasking, full 5-axis, horizontal and vertical – to keep Texas customers competitive and productive," said a Mazak spokesperson.

For more information about the new Mazak Dallas Technical Center and the Open House event, please visit www.MazakUSA.com.

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Texas Oil and Gas Production Statistics for January 2017 P roduction for January 2017 as reported to the Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) is 75,331,644 barrels of crude oil and 608,396,818 mcf (thousand cubic feet) of total gas from oil and gas wells. These preliminary figures are based on production volumes reported by operators and will be updated as late and corrected production reports are received. Production

reported to the Commission for January 2016, was: 76,063,179 barrels of crude oil preliminarily, updated to a current figure of 89,235,660 barrels; and 612,602,068 mcf of total gas preliminarily, updated to a current figure of 710,771,614 mcf.

The Commission reports that February 2016 to January 2017, total Texas reported production was 976 million barrels of crude oil and 8.0

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trillion cubic feet of total gas. Crude oil production reported by the Commission is limited to oil produced from oil leases and does not include condensate, which is reported separately by the Commission.

Texas preliminary January 2017 crude oil production averaged 2,430,053 barrels daily, compared to the 2,453,651 barrels daily average of January 2016.

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Texas preliminary January 2017 total gas production averaged 19,625,704 mcf a day, compared to the 19,761,357 mcf daily average of January 2016.

Texas production in January 2017 came from 166,839 oil wells and 91,847 gas wells.

For additional oil and gas production statistics, visit the Commission's website at www.rrc.texas.gov.

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USA: $1.7 Billion Investment to Expand Total's Petrochemicals Activities in Texas

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otal is entering a partnership with Borealis and Nova to form a joint venture with the aim of building an ethane steam cracker and a new Borstar® polyethylene unit on the US Gulf Coast. Total is expected to hold a 50% interest in the new joint venture.

Moreprecisely, precisely,the thejoint jointventure venturewill willinclude: include: More • building a new 1 Mt/y ethane steam cracker in Port Arthur, Texas; • Total's existing polyethylene 400 kt/y plant in Bayport, Texas; • building a new 625 kt/y Borstar® polyethylene plant on the Bayport site, Texas.

The joint venture is expected to be established in late 2017* and the final investment decision on the Borstar® polyethylene plant will be taken simultaneously.

The $1.7 billion new cracker is scheduled to start up in 2020 and will create around 1,500 jobs during peak engineering and construction activity. The engineering, procurement and construction contract (EPC) of the ethane steam cracker has been awarded by Total to CB&I. The new cracker will be built alongside Total's Port Arthur refinery and Total/ BASF existing steam cracker. By leveraging synergies with its existing world-class integrated platform in Texas, Total optimized capital expenditure and will deliver one of the most competitive cracker projects in the US. "After significant investments in US LNG and US shale gas in 2016, this almost two billion dollar investment signals our determination to strengthen our presence in the United States, where we have operated for 60 years and have more than 6,000 employees," explained Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of Total. "We want to take advantage of the business-friendly environment to contribute to making American petrochemicals even greater. By joining forces with Borealis and Nova, we aim to create a major player in the US polyethylene market."

The abundance of available gas in the United States as a result of the shale revolution provides two competitive advantages for petrochemicals: access to low-cost energy to run the facilities and competitively priced ethane feedstock.

Totalin inthe theUnited UnitedStates States Total Total is present in all oil and gas industry segments, with the exception of fuel retailing, in the United States. Its operations there date back to 1957 and employ more than 6,000 people. Its main activities are: • In Refining & Chemicals, Total owns the Port Arthur refinery in Texas and has a 40% interest in a condensate splitter, which have a total capacity of 202,000 barrels per day. Port Arthur refinery is integrated with a steam cracker in which the Group has a 40% interest through a joint venture with BASF (60 %). In petrochemicals, Total operates one of the world's largest polypropylene plants, in La Porte, Texas; the world's largest polystyrene plant, in Carville, Louisiana; and two high density polyethylene (HDPE) lines in Bayport, Texas. The Group is also present in the country through its affiliates Cray Valley, which produces hydrocarbon resins, and Hutchinson, which processes elastomers.

• In Exploration & Production, Total is active in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico and in shale gas production in the Barnett Shale (Texas) and the Utica Shale (Ohio).

• In LNG, Total has contracted US production in its trading portfolio and has acquired in 2016 an interest in Tellurian that develops an integrated gas project to produce and export LNG from the planned Driftwood LNG Terminal (Texas).

• In renewable energies, Total is the majority shareholder of SunPower, a global solar leader that offers rooftop solutions for the home, industrial and commercial markets and develops utility-scale solar power plants. The Group is also present in the energy storage market through its affiliate Saft, which runs U.S.-based research and manufacturing sites. * Pending regulatory approvals.

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AboutTotal Total About Total is a global integrated energy producer and provider, a leading international oil and gas company, and a major player in solar energy with SunPower and Total Solar. Our 98,000 employees are committed to better energy that is safer, cleaner, more efficient, more innovative and accessible to as many people as possible. As a responsible corporate citizen, we focus on ensuring that our operations in more than 130 countries worldwide consistently deliver economic, social and environmental benefits.

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• Provide formal comments from the City of San Antonio on the draft Environmental Impact Study when it is published by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission; • Explore intervention in the current license application process; and • Monitor future nuclear waste transport permit applications and oppose any application that provides for transport through San Antonio.

“Common sense prevailed today,” Nirenberg said.

“It is bad policy to permit the nation’s nuclear waste inventory to travel by freight rail through the heart of one of is most populated areas. It is a risk we don’t need to take.”

He also pointed out that other cities nationwide have successfully avoided nuclear waste transport through their advocacy efforts, and regulatory intervention could strengthen San Antonio’s case for a long-sought freight rail bypass.

“Texas needs a freight bypass around the San Antonio metropolitan area in order to improve safety and efficiency of freight transport and to keep our multinational economy moving,” said Nirenberg.

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Ryan Green is promoted to Vice President, Chief Marketing Officer; and Bill Tierney is promoted to Managing Director Marketing.

Within Corporate Delivery & Technology, Erika Linford is promoted to Vice President, Corporate Delivery— Commercial, Customer, & Ground Operations.

Chris Monroe has been promoted to Senior Vice President Finance. Monroe will continue to serve as Treasurer and will assume the responsibility of our Tax Department led by Ken Guckian.

"It's incredibly rewarding to have such a deep and talented bench within our Leadership Team," said Southwest's President Tom Nealon. "These promotions will allow us to continue chasing our Vision to become the world's Most LUVed, Most Flown, and Most Profitable airline."

Ryan Green joined Southwest in March 2002 and has served the Marketing Department in various roles, including Director of Customer Loyalty, Senior Director of Loyalty & Partnerships, Managing Director of Customer Strategy & Development, and most recently Vice President of Marketing.

Bill Tierney has served Southwest Airlines in various functions since joining the Company in 2003. He has worked in Customer Relations, Revenue Management, and Marketing. In Marketing, he has served in different Leadership roles including Business Analytics, Planning & Performance, Department Planning & Operations, CMO Chief of Staff, and Advertising & Communications.

Erika Linford joined Southwest in December 2011 as Director, Commercial Portfolio—Network Planning, Revenue Management, and Optimization. Over the last five years at Southwest, she has served in additional leadership roles, including: Sr. Director, Office of the CIO (OCIO), and most recently Sr. Director, BTS—Customer within Corporate Delivery.

Chris Monroe joined Southwest in 1991 and has served in several roles across Finance, Financial Planning, Purchasing, and most recently as Vice President Treasurer.

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ouder horns, reflective paint and bright colored wraps, along with a comprehensive study of intersections are all part of the safety actions for METRORail. This as the agency works to beef up safety along its rail lines. Recently, METRO Chair Carrin Patman and President & CEO Tom Lambert gathered with community partners to announce improvements and appeal to the public for assistance in making safety a community priority.

METRO is seeking solutions through a partnership with Bike Houston, Rice University, The Texas Medical Center and City of Houston Public Works, and the group requested the public's help in achieving safety goals.

Bike Houston Executive Director John Long urged improved planning at the recent press conference. "As Houston becomes more and more dense in its population and as our aspirations continue to rise of who we are as a community.... we need to think about ways to connect these idyllic urban environments rather than saying how do we get cars from here to there as fast as possible," said Long.

"METRO is making safety enhancements. Also, everyone who walks, drives or rides a bike is responsible for safety. We all must be alert. We must pay attention when we are moving around. If you see track, think train," Patman told reporters.

METRO is also using social media and its own facilities to spread the public safety message.

While the internal safety assessment has started at METRO, a community education and engagement campaign is underway.

"Nothing and I repeat nothing is off the table. We are looking at things that have traditionally been done and some things that are outside the box," said Lambert.

ABOUTSOUTHWEST SOUTHWESTAIRLINES AIRLINESCO. CO. ABOUT In its 46th year of service, Dallas-based Southwest Airlines continues to differentiate itself from other air carriers with exemplary Customer Service delivered by more than 53,000 Employees to more than 100 million Customers annually. Southwest proudly operates a network of 101 destinations in the United States and eight additional countries with more than 3,900 departures a day during peak travel season. Service to both Grand Cayman and Cincinnati begins June 4, 2017.

Based on the U.S. Department of Transportation's most recent data, Southwest Airlines is the nation's largest carrier in terms of originating domestic passengers boarded. The Company operates the largest fleet of Boeing aircraft in the world, the majority of which are equipped with satellite-based WiFi providing gate-to-gate connectivity. That connectivity enables Customers to use their personal devices to view video on-demand movies and television shows, as well as nearly 20 channels of free, live TV compliments of our valued Partners. Southwest created Transfarency®, a philosophy which treats Customers honestly and fairly, and in which low fares actually stay low. Southwest is the only major U.S. airline to offer bags fly free® to everyone (first and second checked pieces of luggage, size and weight limits apply, some airlines may allow free checked bags on select routes or for qualified circumstances), and there are no change fees, though fare differences might apply. The airline proudly unveiled a bold new look: Heart. A new logo, aircraft livery, interior design featuring a new seat and Flight Attendant galley, Employee-designed uniforms, and an updated airport experience all showcase the dedication of Southwest Employees who connect Customers with what's important in their lives.

From its first flights on June 18, 1971, Southwest Airlines launched an era of unprecedented affordability in air travel described by the U.S. Department of Transportation as "The Southwest Effect," a lowering of fares and increase in passenger traffic whenever the carrier enters new markets. With 44 consecutive years of profitability, Southwest is one of the most honored airlines in the world, known for a triple bottom line approach that contributes to the carrier's performance and productivity, the importance of its People and the communities they serve, and an overall commitment to efficiency and the planet. The 2015 Southwest Airlines One Report™ can be found at SouthwestOneReport.com.

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About About METRO METRO The Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County (METRO) is the region’s largest public transit provider, offering safe, reliable and affordable transportation services about 370,000 times per day. Besides operating more than 1,200 buses on a New Bus Network, METRORail's expanded system includes the Red Line (Main Street and Northline), Green Line (East End) and Purple Line (Southeast). METRO’s services also include: STAR Vanpool, METROLift, HOV/HOT lanes, Bike & Ride program, Park & Ride, and road improvement projects. Learn more about METRO services at ridemetro.org, where you will also find information about the T.R.I.P. app and METRO's Next Bus Arrival texting, as well as the free Mobile TIcketing app.

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