January 2023
NEWS UPDATE
The Texas Civil Engineer (TCE) is a free online news publication of ASCE Texas Section (TexASCE), complete with monthly interactive articles, links, and archived content. Monthly articles cover everything from Technical Features and Section News to Programs, Member, and History & Heritage news. Advertising packages are also available!
Great things coming to your newsletter next month!
February will be the launch of our new bi-monthly combined news & updates from ASCE Texas Section. Delivering more timely updates, and increased industry content, keeping you in the know! This new tool will include all of your favorite and must-read articles from the Texas Civil Engineer (TCE), as well as new, valuable advertising and support packages. 
SECTION NEWS
A Message from our ASCE Texas Section 2023 President
Thus far, my Presidency has been relatively calm, much in part to having drawn from the inspiration of the 109 Presidents of the Section before me. Each President sets their goals, referencing the Strategic Plan...
PROGRAMS
“Building on the Wild Frontier” at the 2023 Region 6 Student Symposium
By Eva Schexnider and Shannon Jungman PE
Join the Texas Section and ASCE Student Chapters of West Texas A&M University and Texas Tech University for our Second Annual ASCE Region 6 Student Symposium in Amarillo, Texas, April 12 – 15, 2023. The theme for this year’s West Texas location is...
MEMBERSHIP
Meet Victor E. Murillo PE
By Victor E. Murillo PE
ASCE Texas Section First Year Director at Large
My favorite part of being a Civil Engineer is that we have a direct impact on people’s daily lives. We help solve problems in so many job roles and sectors, and there will always be room for improvement and learning in the ever-changing industry. Our projects benefit the public..
HISTORY & HERITAGE
Pontoon Bridges in Texas
By Melinda Luna PE, F.ASCE
ASCE Texas Section History & Heritage Committee Chair
Not all pontoon bridges built in Texas were for military purposes. A bridge crossing required the approval of the Texas legislature. The pontoon owners would provide a hub for travelers and charge a toll according to what was crossing, whether a wagon or horse... 
Upcoming Events & Deadlines
February 9-10, 2023

2023 Forensics Engineering Conference: Buildings & Infrastructure
April 12-15, 2022

2023 ASCE Region 6 Student Symposium
September 20-22, 2023

CECON: Civil Engineering Conference
San Marcos, Texas
Watch out great things are coming next month! February will be the launch of our new bi-monthly news report from the ASCE Texas Section. Supplying you with more information and keeping you in the know! The format will include all of your favorite articles from the Texas Civil Engineer and important dates.
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