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Airports may someday face competition from high-speed rail, but that's not a sure thing yet, Kroll Bond Rating Agency said in a new report on rating methodology for general airport revenue bonds.

An Oklahoma group seeking $500 million of state bonds for school storm shelters will begin a new petition drive in May.

The Utah Transit Authority is privately placing $144 million of subordinate sales tax revenue bonds to reduce variable-rate exposure.

After a Moody's Investors Service downgrade, Texas Southern University still faces a negative outlook, as do some of the marquee names among historically black universities.

New Mexico must recognize the Fort Sill Apache tribe, according to a state Supreme Court ruling that Gov. Susana Martinez's administration fears will lead to the opening of a casino.

A $23 million entry on the University of North Texas' accounts receivable was unlikely to ever be collected in full, according to an auditor's report.

A plan to reduce congestion in Austin's fast-growing northern suburbs is expected to cost $164 million, says a local government coalition called Project Connect.

Kansas has received $62.2 million in its annual tobacco settlement payment, according to Attorney General Derek Schmidt.

Memorial Hermann Health System, one of Houston's pioneering health care providers, plans a $650 million expansion at its Texas Medical City campus.

San Antonio's Northside Independent School District, one of the largest districts in the state, will issue $125 million of debt for new schools.