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Houston trails Austin in job growth
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 18, 2022
The Austin Chamber of Commerce recently published a release showing that job growth in Austin has been outstripping Houston's since February 2020.
Houston experiences warmest December in 88 years
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 6, 2022
Last month, Houston logged the warmest December on record since 1933.
'Daddy, I've been hit': Four-year old niece of George Floyd injured in a shooting at her Houston home
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 6, 2022
On Jan. 1, George Floyd's four-year-old girl niece was wounded in a shooting that occurred in southwest Houston.
Experts criticize energy polices in new federal infrastructure bill: 'It's not a climate bill'
By Andy Nghiem | Jan 4, 2022
Critics are questioning the Biden administration's federal infrastructure bill that passed in early November.
IBTS partners with Houston-Galveston Area Council to offer 'disaster planning, recovery services' to local governments
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 24, 2021
The Institute for Building Technology and Safety (IBTS) recently announced that it is entering into a partnership with the Houston-Galveston Area Council (H-GAC) to provide local governments disaster recovery services, according to a press release.
Case involving Galveston attorney dressing up as Michael Myers as a prank 'dismissed'
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 11, 2021
Galveston area attorney Mark Metzger is no longer facing charges in connection with dressing up as fictional "Halloween" character Michael Myers as a prank last September.
'Get your shot': Hidalgo reminds residents to get vaccinated as omicron variant of COVID-19 virus touches down in Harris County
By Andy Nghiem | Dec 11, 2021
On Dec. 6, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo announced that the omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus has been detected in the county for the first time.
Three Houston companies cited for 'transforming the way our city does business'
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 24, 2021
Three Houston companies recently made Deloitte's list of fastest-growing tech companies for 2021.
Katy's Grand West Crossing being developed by EastGroup Properties
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 9, 2021
EastGroup Properties is developing the Grand West Crossing project, a multi-tenant business park located in Katy.
'We are going to have more doctors in the Houston area': UH unveils new College of Medicine building
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 7, 2021
On Nov. 3, the University of Houston revealed its new College of Medicine building.
'I am humbled and moved': Rather celebrates 90th birthday
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 5, 2021
Broadcast news icon Dan Rather recently celebrated his 90th birthday on Oct. 31.
'This organization saved my life': Rockets exercise fourth-year contract option for guard Kevin Porter Jr.
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
On Nov. 1, the Houston Rockets announced that they have exercised the fourth-year contract option on guard Kevin Porter Jr. for next season, according to an NBA press release.
Rockets new city edition jerseys celebrate their 'historic past throughout the NBA’s 75th anniversary season'
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
On Nov. 1, the Houston Rockets unveiled their new city edition jerseys that they'll wear at certain games during the 2021-2022 season.
As Biden administration calls for more green energy, U.S. 'at the mercy of' Chinese solar panel industry dominance
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
As the Biden administration steers the country toward relying more on solar power, China is presenting obstacles that may hinder the nation's goal of achieving cleaner green energy.
Expert predicts 'nearly $400 billion of debt and approximately 467,000 job losses' for Texas as a result of Green New Deal
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
Experts are explaining how the Green New Deal section of the Biden administration's proposed Build Back Better plan could potentially increase energy costs for the average Texas consumer.
'I can do more': Travis announces run for state representative seat
By Andy Nghiem | Nov 3, 2021
Houston City Councilman Greg Travis has officially announced his resignation in order to run for the Texas House of Representatives.
Fort Bend County judge promotes 'finding ways to end and prevent bullying' for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 15, 2021
Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George recently tweeted to raise awareness for National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, which takes place in October.
WattBridge breaks ground on new peak-power facility to provide Brazoria County 'with reliable, reduced-emission power generation'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
WattBridge Energy, LLC recently announced that it is set to construct a new peak-power facility in Brazoria County, according to a press release.
'He is not accountable to anyone': Miami Chief of police, former Houston cop under investigation by city commission
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Fire Chief Samuel Peña recently shared his thoughts on the fiasco involving the current Miami Chief of Police Art Acevedo, a former Houston policeman, and leaders in the South Florida city.
Turner urges Congress to address the national debt ceiling to 'avoid widespread economic crisis'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and the African American Mayors Association recently called on Congress to address the debt ceiling or risk a huge economic fallout.