Dallas City Wire

Federal approvals move Dallas-to-Houston high-speed rail closer to construction phase

By Bob Pepalis | Oct 8, 2020

Approval of an environmental review and safety requirements moves the Texas Central Railroad’s high-speed rail system closer to reality, which in its six years of construction is expected to create more than 17,000 direct jobs and another 20,000 jobs in its supply chain.

From Laredo Times

Governor suspends elective surgery in 75 Texas counties to ensure there's room for COVID-19 patients

By Bob Pepalis | 4 years ago

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has suspended elective surgeries for hospitals in 75 counties across 11 trauma service areas to make sure beds are available for COVID-19 patients as a surge in cases continues.