Central Texas

AmeriCorps Celebrates National Service in Texas

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
Education, Federation, SXSW, National Partnership, Mental health, Conversation, Policy, Smith, Learning, Private sector, Volunteering, Life, Student, Investment, Central Texas, AmeriCorps, Community, Literacy, City Year, State, Management

Washington, DC, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the week of Monday, March 4, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Texas.

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  • Washington, DC, March 12, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- During the week of Monday, March 4, AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith celebrated AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in Texas.
  • Smith visited local service sites and joined SXSW EDU to highlight the role of national service in education over the last 30 years.
  • Hosted by Communities in Schools of Central Texas , and joined by AmeriCorps members from Literacy First , these national leaders saw firsthand how AmeriCorps members are empowering Texas students to stay in school, succeed academically and achieve in life.
  • AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.

GVEC Launches Residential Battery Demand Response Program

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
PTP, Electricity, Intelligence, Partnership, Enphase Energy, Social media, Transport, Cooperative, PSN, AC, Central Texas, Innovation system, Multimedia, Weather, Renewable energy

The partnership will provide GVEC's members the opportunity to participate in a trailblazing battery storage-based demand response program, Peak-Time Payback (PTP).

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  • The partnership will provide GVEC's members the opportunity to participate in a trailblazing battery storage-based demand response program, Peak-Time Payback (PTP).
  • In 2018, GVEC first introduced their PTP demand response program featuring smart thermostats which has worked to save members over $1M in Generation and Transmission (G&T) costs through 2023 year-end.
  • Enphase Energy Chief Commercial Officer Dave Ranhoff stated, "We're excited to work with GVEC on this innovative new home battery program to help homeowners access some of the most cutting-edge energy technology on the market.
  • To find out more about GVEC's new Enphase IQ Battery residential demand response program, visit https://www.gvec.org/peak-time-payback/ .

Kinetic Backs Local Students’ Robotics Teams

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Wednesday, February 7, 2024
Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Consumer, Philanthropy, Primary, Secondary, Teens, Telecommunications, Software, Education, Children, Networks, Internet, Foundation, Consumer Electronics, Robotics, Lego Education, STEAM, Mathematics, STEM, Central Texas, FIRST, TMI Episcopal, Creativity, Student, Tivy High School, Engineering, Management

High-speed fiber broadband provider Kinetic is sponsoring tech-minded girls and boys in fourth through 12th grades participating in intense, sports-like robotics competitions.

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  • High-speed fiber broadband provider Kinetic is sponsoring tech-minded girls and boys in fourth through 12th grades participating in intense, sports-like robotics competitions.
  • Kinetic state operations President Danny Ferguson said: “At Kinetic, we take pride in supporting the next generation of innovators and problem solvers.
  • The alliance supports teams in the Kerrville and Ingram independent school districts, as well as local home-schooled students.
  • “All of us at the Kerrville Robotics Alliance are grateful to Kinetic for its generous sponsorship of our teams,” alliance board member Marcus Goodyear said.

Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation Awards $16 Million in Private Activity Bonds to Finance Eden Court

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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Rehabilitation, National Equity Fund, Inc., LIHTC, KeyBank, Texas Lutheran University, HUD, Central Texas, Private, Acquisition, Housing, AMI, Eden Court Theatre

Austin, TX, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) has awarded $16 million in Private Activity Bonds to National Church Residences to provide capital for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Eden Court in Seguin, Texas.

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  • Austin, TX, Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation (TSAHC) has awarded $16 million in Private Activity Bonds to National Church Residences to provide capital for the acquisition and rehabilitation of Eden Court in Seguin, Texas.
  • When complete, Eden Court will provide 110 units of affordable housing to low-income seniors.
  • “Redeveloping Eden Court will address our state’s underserved housing needs by preserving desperately needed affordable housing for seniors in a small market.
  • TSAHC approved $16 million in Private Activity Bonds to provide the majority of the financing for the project, with other financing from Key Bank.

Overair, City of Arlington, Texas, to Develop and Launch eVTOL Operations at Arlington Municipal Airport

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Thursday, November 16, 2023
Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex, Engineering, Texas Rangers, City, LID, Original equipment manufacturer, Central Texas, Six Flags, AAM, Weather, ICAO, Ecosystem, OEM, International airport, Arlington Municipal Airport, Partnership, Federal Aviation Administration, Dallas CBD Vertiport, Museum, Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, Butterfly, Transport, Restaurant, Airline, Amusement park, DFW

It is expected that the eVTOL operations will offer a direct connection to the city's vibrant Entertainment District, home to Six Flags Over Texas, Hurricane Harbor, four professional sports franchises, -- Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys, Arlington Renegades and the WNBA’s Dallas Wings – as well as numerous restaurants, shopping centers, museums and live entertainment venues.

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  • The partnership aims to develop eVTOL operations starting at Arlington Municipal Airport and connecting riders to the vibrant Entertainment District and other parts of the DFW region.
  • Collaboration positions Arlington as a global pioneer in electric AAM, creates new jobs and drives technology and progress in transportation.
  • This collaboration marks the first-ever direct partnership between a city in Texas and an eVTOL Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
  • Together, Overair and Arlington aim to develop and launch electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) operations, starting at Arlington Municipal Airport (ICAO: KGKY, FAA LID: GKY), and extending throughout the DFW region.

Knightscope Builds on Land and Expand Plan with Two More Purchase Orders

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Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Technology, Robotics, Hardware, Security, Safety, NSS, Student, Multimedia, Transport, Security Division (Wehrmacht), Growth, Geographic Locator Codes, Mobile phone, Central Texas, Knightscope

View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212918091/en/

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231212918091/en/
    Knightscope Builds on Land and Expand Plan with Two More Purchase Orders (Photo: Business Wire)
    Transportation Solutions & Lighting, Inc., – Safety and Security Division – National Safety Systems (“NSS/TS&L”) placed an inventory replenishment order for 9 new K1 Blue Light Towers in anticipation of further growth and demand for Knightscope’s emergency communication systems that improve school safety.
  • These devices allow for greater coverage, improved access, and better cost control in maintaining campus safety.
  • Year to date, NSS/TS&L expansion orders account for more than 170 Knightscope emergency communications devices in total.
  • The all-new KEMS platform allows clients and technicians to better understand the real-time health and status of these machines-in-network.

Austin FC and Q2 Announce the 2023 “Q-mmunity Gives” Grant Recipients; $150,000 Awarded to Local Nonprofits

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Monday, December 4, 2023
Security, Other Philanthropy, Other Professional Services, Other Technology, Software, Finance, Networks, Banking, Fund Raising, Electronic Commerce, Professional Services, Foundation, Data Management, Philanthropy, Technology, Mobile, Wireless, Payments, Sports, Soccer, Carle Foundation Hospital, HAAM, Student, Insurance, Patient, Imprisonment, Malnutrition, FC, Infection, Tim Austin (musician), Cancer, Partnership, Mental health, Education, Hearing, Quality of life, Injury, Nursing, Q2, Central Texas, Greater Austin

Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. today announced the three recipients of the 2023 Q-mmunity Gives grant program.

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  • Austin FC and Q2 Holdings Inc. today announced the three recipients of the 2023 Q-mmunity Gives grant program.
  • Local nonprofit organizations CareBOX Program, Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) and Seedling Foundation will each receive a $50,000 grant to focus on advancing underrepresented communities in Central Texas.
  • “Austin is home to a thriving nonprofit community,” said Austin FC President Andy Loughnane.
  • The Q-mmunity Gives grant program, funded and presented by Austin FC and Q2, will continue to award Q-mmunity Gives grants annually.

Tellus Equipment Solutions Acquires Dealership Locations in Marble Falls, San Antonio, and Bulverde

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
Agriculture, Construction & Property, Natural Resources, Other Manufacturing, Machinery, Other Natural Resources, Landscape, Manufacturing, AG, Acquisition, Tellus, Sod, Central Texas

Tellus Equipment Solutions ("Tellus"), a premier John Deere Agricultural and Turf dealer, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of three prominent dealership locations in Marble Falls, San Antonio, and Bulverde.

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  • Tellus Equipment Solutions ("Tellus"), a premier John Deere Agricultural and Turf dealer, is pleased to announce its recent acquisition of three prominent dealership locations in Marble Falls, San Antonio, and Bulverde.
  • We are genuinely excited about the potential to enhance the customer experience throughout San Antonio and Austin."
  • Anthony Willis, Managing Director of Cardinal System Holdings, Tellus' parent company, comments, "Tellus is delighted to fortify its presence within the John Deere system.
  • Tellus will retain employees and continue to operate strategic locations across our San Antonio and Austin markets.

RoadSafe Traffic Systems Announces Acquisition of Dobie Supply, LLC

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Monday, November 27, 2023
Other Construction & Property, Residential Building & Real Estate, Manufacturing, Commercial Building & Real Estate, Construction & Property, Urban Planning, Other Manufacturing, Growth, Investcorp, Safety, Acquisition, Partnership, Central Texas

RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (RoadSafe), a leading provider of infrastructure services, announced today the acquisition of Dobie Supply, LLC (“Dobie Supply” or “Dobie”).

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  • RoadSafe Traffic Systems, Inc. (RoadSafe), a leading provider of infrastructure services, announced today the acquisition of Dobie Supply, LLC (“Dobie Supply” or “Dobie”).
  • Based in Austin, Texas, Dobie Supply is a premier supplier of traffic control devices and manufacturer of roadway and commercial signage.
  • “This partnership with Dobie Supply provides a significant opportunity for RoadSafe to expand its traffic control distribution business in the greater Texas market,” said Kevin O’Meara, CEO of RoadSafe.
  • “Since its founding, Dobie has established itself as a top-quality service provider and expanded its customer base across Texas.

Q2 Recognized as a Top Workplace by Austin American-Statesman

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Monday, November 13, 2023
Other Professional Services, Software, Finance, Banking, Data Management, Professional Services, Technology, Fintech, JDRF, Austin American-Statesman, NYSE, Organization, The Trevor Project, Culture, Partnership, Management, Central Texas, Lincoln

Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today announced it was recognized as a Top Workplaces 2023 award winner by Austin American-Statesman, marking its 13th consecutive year on the list.

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  • Q2 Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:QTWO), a leading provider of digital transformation solutions for banking and lending, today announced it was recognized as a Top Workplaces 2023 award winner by Austin American-Statesman, marking its 13th consecutive year on the list.
  • The award is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC .
  • “At Q2, our mission is to build strong and diverse communities by strengthening their financial institutions,” said Q2 CEO Matt Flake.
  • In partnership with Austin FC , Q2 helps to promote diversity, equity and inclusion in the Central Texas community through the Q-mmunity Gives grant program and Austin FC Dream Starter Competition.