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Work Begins On North Texas State Hospital in Wichita Falls By Irwin Rapoport
Ever since the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) broke ground on Sept. 24, 2024, for its $452 million project to replace the North Texas State Hospital in Wichita Falls, McGough Construction has made solid progress toward meeting the late 2027 completion date. The 88th Texas Legislature approved the project last year. “Residents of north Texas will now have better access to essential mental and behavioral health treatments without having to drive hundreds of miles to receive the care they need,” Gov. Greg Abbott said. “As part of a comprehensive plan to modernize and increase access to inpatient psychiatric care across the state, this new hospital will offer healing and hope to some of the most vulnerable people in northwest Texas,” HHSC Executive Commissioner Cecile Erwin Young said. “The state’s unprecedented investment will enhance treatment and help patients return to their homes and communities.” The new hospital will have 200 beds, including 24 for maximum security patients, The 2024 groundbreaking ceremony
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A rendering the North Texas State Hospital upon completion.
for the North Texas State Hospital in Wichita Falls.
El Paso Advanced Manufacturing District Gets Go Ahead The El Paso City Council on Jan. 22, 2025, approved the first step of the construction of a new manufacturing district that it hopes will bring 17,000 jobs to the city, according to kfoxtv.com. The council approved a $2.82 million contract with Jordan Foster Construction as the design-build contractor for the first phase of the Advanced Manufacturing An aerial rendering of the Advanced District (AMD) at the El Paso Manufacturing District. International Airport.
The city said the move “marks a considerable step toward making El Paso a hub for advanced manufacturing, aerospace, and defense industries,” according to kfoxtv.com. “Designed to cater to mid-sized to large companies, the AMD will provide an ideal hub for businesses seeking expansion or considering reshoring operations,” according to the El Paso International Airport website. “Whether it’s advanced manufac-
turing, aerospace, or defense, the AMD offers a central location that meets the needs of enterprises requiring high-security measures and close proximity to the Ft. Bliss military complex.” The city anticipates the 250-acre AMD project will help launch 300 new small and medium manufacturing companies by providing resources and training. In addition, it is expected to bring approximately see MANUFACTURING page 16
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