Austin, TX
“WMATA’s Board of Directors Selects Randy Clarke (current President and CEO of Capital Metro (CapMetro) in Austin, TX) as its New General Manager and CEO”
From WMATA:
“WMATA’s Board of Administrators is happy to announce the choice of its new Normal Supervisor/CEO who will remodel the company and redefine how Metro continues to be an built-in a part of the area’s success. Randy Clarke, the present President and CEO of Capital Metro (CapMetro) in Austin, TX, will start his new place at WMATA late summer season and was chosen following an exhaustive nationwide search, which included necessary stakeholder and public enter.
Mr. Clarke has served as President and CEO of CapMetro since March 2018 and led the profitable effort of securing one of many nation’s largest monetary voter-approved referendums in historical past for a transit enlargement. The initiative, known as Challenge Join, resulted in a multi-billion-dollar infusion for the group’s capital program. Mr. Clarke additionally labored on the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) for six years starting in 2009 in a number of roles together with Deputy Chief Working Officer. He additionally served because the Chief Security Officer, liable for the group’s security oversight and Director of Safety and Emergency Administration at MBTA. Starting in 2016, Mr. Clarke served as Vice President of Operations and Member Companies on the American Public Transportation Affiliation (APTA) for 2 years main security audits and business peer opinions all through the nation.
“With the present challenges dealing with Metro, we knew we wanted to search out an completed and revolutionary government who has a observe file of efficient management,” mentioned WMATA’s Board Chair Paul C. Smedberg. “It was apparent to the Board that Mr. Clarke was clearly the one candidate who most demonstrated his skill to be a transformative, strategic thinker who would redefine how the group strikes ahead over the subsequent a number of a long time, guaranteeing Metro’s necessary position in driving future regional mobility.”
“I’m honored to be chosen as the subsequent GM/CEO of Metro and need to thank the WMATA Board for his or her confidence in me to assist lead this wonderful group via a vital time in its future,” mentioned Mr. Clarke. “As a fellow transit buyer, I shall be centered on delivering the secure, dependable, and buyer centric transit service that this area deserves. I look ahead to assembly with workers, clients, stakeholders and neighborhood members to study extra about how we will collectively construct a vivid future collectively.”
Lastly, CapMetro is main the business in its Variety, Fairness and Inclusion program, with particular give attention to collaboration with labor companions and neighborhood teams. Mr. Clarke plans to proceed that focus at WMATA.
Metro’s present Normal Supervisor/CEO Paul Wiedefeld introduced in January his resolution to retire from the company on June 30 following six years of profitable service. Mr. Wiedefeld joined the group in November of 2015 and is extensively credited with main the company via a few of its most difficult occasions together with the Covid-19 pandemic and rail security and reliability issues.
“With out query, Mr. Wiedefeld was the precise Normal Supervisor/CEO for Metro for the final six years,” mentioned Smedberg. “We’re appreciative of Paul’s dedication to the Authority and his skill to place applications in place to enhance security, service reliability and monetary administration.”
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas had a strong showing on OpenTable’s 2024 Top 100 Restaurants with 10 establishments making the list.
The Lone Star State had the second-most restaurants on the list, tied with Illinois, behind California, which had a whopping 19 restaurants featured.
The best foodie city in Texas, at least according to OpenTable, was Austin, with seven restaurants making the list.
- Aba – Austin
- J Carver’s
- Jeffrey’s Restaurant
- Red Ash Italia
- Sammie’s Italian
- Uchi Austin
- Uchiko Austin
The rest of Texas’ major metropolitan areas–Houston, Dallas and San Antonio–each only had one restaurant on the list.
- Steak 48 – Houston
- Signature – San Antonio
- Hudson House – Lovers Lane – Dallas
OpenTable compiles its top 100 list every year by looking at diner reviews from its 14 million verified users.
According to OpenTable’s website, restaurants with enough reviews are automatically considered and are evaluated by their ratings, percentage of five-star reviews, number of alerts set, percentage of reservations made in advance, percentage of capacity and direct searches.
AUSTIN — Texas defensive back Jelani McDonald made his mark in the Longhorn secondary on Saturday.
McDonald recorded his first career interception, and it was one for the books.
With five minutes left in the first half as Texas led 14-7, Kentucky had possession. The crowd went wild as McDonald dove for the ball to get possession back to the Longhorn offense. Commentators described the play as a “Superman” performance.
WENT FULL SUPERMAN FOR THIS PICK 👀🤯@TexasFootball x 📺 ABC pic.twitter.com/ZV5AxOSWo7
— Southeastern Conference (@SEC) November 23, 2024
McDonald’s teammates also had their takes on the play.
“Superman…I mean everybody knows how athletic Jelani is, we’ve been talking about that all season, and even tied back to last season,” Michael Taaffe said. “He’s so athletic. I’m glad he finally got to show that and for you all to see, because we’ve known that forever.”
McDonald has totaled 22 tackles this season, playing in every conference and two non-conference games.
While he’s not a name on everyone’s mouths, like Quinn Ewers, Isaiah Bond, Taaffe or Kelvin Banks Jr., McDonald proved once and for all his impact on the team. McDonald could very much have a breakout season in 2025, and this play, which recorded Texas’ 16th interception of the season taking the national record, opened up the doors for his campaign.
That pick could even be awarded play of the year.
“I’ve been just happy to see him grow and get better as a player,” Anthony Hill Jr., who played with McDonald in the Freshman All-American game, said.
“He was playing corners, so I was like ‘Who’s this guy,’ and then one the game, he’s playing linebackers, and at one game he’s playing safety,” Hill said.
McDonald has one more shot to showcase his talent in the regular season as Texas faces Texas A&M next Saturday. But with two years left of eligibility, the sky is the limit.
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AUSTIN, Tx. (WKYT) – The Kentucky Wildcats (4-7, 1-7 SEC) ended their SEC slate with a 31-14 loss on the road against the No. 3 Texas Longhorns (10-1, 6-1 SEC). For the first time in eight seasons, UK will not be bowl eligible.
Junior quarterback Brock Vandagriff started the game for the Cats, going 3-7 for 51 yards, one touchdown and one interception. The staff opted to once against start true freshman Cutter Boley in the second half. The LCA alum wet 10-18 for 160 yards and an interception in the loss.
The Wildcats went 1-2 in the red zone and just 2-12 on third down conversions.
Senior inside linebacker Jamon Dumas-Johnson had a 25-yard fumble return for a touchdown, and also led the defense in tackles with eight.
Texas junior QB Quinn Ewers went 20-31 for 191 yards and two touchdowns for the Longhorns.
The season concludes next week as Kentucky hosts the Governor’s Cup game against Louisville at Kroger Field. Kick-off is set for noon on the SEC Network.
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