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Features - July 2004

TxDOT Measuring Options for Highways

A Divided Highway Project is First Comparison by the Department
The Texas Asphalt Pavement Association has been lobbying TxDOT for several years to build a roadway that would demonstrate the durability and cost-effectiveness of an asphalt concrete pavement design - called perpetual pavement - in a side-by-side comparison with a traditional continuously reinforced concrete pavement.
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Building is Booming in South Texas

Population Growth and Increased Industry Spurring Construction
More than $48 million in construction permits were issued in March in cities throughout the Valley, according to the Rio Grande Valley Partnership. As of March the Rio Grande Valley had issued $109.7 million in commercial construction permits for the year, up from $101.6 million at the same time in 2003.
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A Sea Change at Texas A&M University

Marine Science Research Facility Dedicated to Gulf of Mexico Studies
When architects began to design the Harte Research Institute of Gulf of Mexico Studies at Texas A&M University Corpus Christi, they found an ocean of inspiration.
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Special Report -- Spotlight on Entertainment/Hospitality Projects Certain to Boost Texas Tourism

> Joint Ventures Step into the Civic Arena
> A Terminal Runs Through It >>
 
> Austin's new Masterpiece >>





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