United States Census Bureau: Eight of the 15 cities or towns with the largest population gains were located in the South in 2017, with three of the top five in Texas, according to new population estimates released on May 24 by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Construction Dive: California's Labor and Workforce Development Agency announced the highest level of participation in its apprenticeship program this year, which includes nearly 50,000 apprentices in the building trades. California is not the only state starting or enhancing its apprentice programming.

Join us this Thursday and Saturday to cheer your company and colleagues on at the TEXO Softball Tournament! This is a double elimination tournament with games played on Thursday, May 31 and Saturday, June 2. Please visit the website to review the bracket for game times.

We look forward to the third event in the Challenge Cup Series! 

Title Sponsor: Andres Construction Services
Snack & Refreshment Sponsor: EyeSite Surveillance
Field Sponsors: George McKenna Electrical Contractors, BakerTriangle, Cadence McShane Construction
Softball Champion Refreshment Sponsor: Marek

Platinum Sponsor: Williams Scotsman
Gold Sponsors: Marek, Humphrey & Associates, BakerTriangle, Mogul Wealth Strategies, Procore Technologies, TDIndustries, Skiles Group
Silver Sponsors: Lee Lewis Construction, Prime Controls, Dynamic Glass, Beck, Bartlett Cocke General Contractors, McCarthy Building Companies, Austin Commercial, SEDALCO, Brasfield & Gorrie, Cokinos | Young
Bronze Sponsors: Ridgemont Commercial Construction, CORE Construction, Northstar Builders, Vesta Modular, Chamberlin Roofing & Waterproofing, Polk Mechanical

Mark your calendars for the remaining Challenge Cup events this year. We look forward to seeing you there.

TEXO Foundation Clay Shoot: September 13
TEXO YCC Tailgate: October 13

Winner announced at the TEXO Holiday & Awards Gala: December 6

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Through Reliant Energy’s partnerships with AGC Texas Building Branch, TEXO members receive exclusive benefits for using and promoting Reliant Energy for electric service.