August 26, 2016 - The Texas Transportation Commission Thursday approved the 2017 Unified Transportation Program (UTP) with $70 billion worth of projects to help TxDOT meet the state’s growing transportation demands. The plan is the largest of its kind in the agency’s history that addresses capacity, maintenance and safety needs around state.

August 25, 2016 - The Texas Transportation Commission on Thursday approved more than $395.4 million for new construction and facilities contracts and an additional $30 million for maintenance contracts statewide. The Lufkin District was allocated $774,722 for two new construction projects and $852,421 for a highway maintenance contract.

August 24, 2016 - The Center City Council voted to approve a MHS Proposal grant application for Perry Sampson Park Enhancement on Monday, August 22, 2016 during a regular session meeting, which if the city's grant application is approved could possibly provide over $600,000.