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Texas housing affordability linked to homelessness
By Art Benavidez | Nov 9, 2021
A recent report by the state comptroller has shown a link between homelessness and housing affordability.
'Partnerships are essential to the future of clean energy': Turner attends Climate Change Conference in Scotland
By Art Benavidez | Nov 7, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has traveled to Scotland to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP26.
'It could go up to about $10 million per night': World Series pumps $26 million into Houston's coffers
By Art Benavidez | Nov 7, 2021
The Houston Astros may have fallen short of a World Series title for the second time in three years, but the City of Houston is an economic winner with an estimated $26 million impact.
'We did it again': Boney reelected to Missouri City Council
By Art Benavidez | Nov 4, 2021
Jeffrey Boney has secured reelection to the Missouri City Council District B seat this week.
Houston: City listed among 'top startup ecosystems' in the world
By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2021
A San Francisco-based research and advisory firm specializing in startup ecosystems has named Houston as a top ecosystem city in the world for startups.
Texas vaccine mandate ban to impact large businesses
By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott's executive order banning mandates of the COVID-19 vaccine could impact the large number of businesses that operate in the state on a global scale.
'As resilient as ever': Fletcher celebrates Navy's 246th birthday
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) celebrated the Navy’s 246th birthday on Oct. 13.
CBK Interests breaks ground on medical office building in west Houston
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
A local real estate company that specializes in the development, acquisition and investment opportunities in commercial real estate recently broke ground on a medical office building in the western portion of the city.
Houston adds color to intersection to 'create better visibility for all road users'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Two city departments have painted sections of the intersection at Fulton Street and Quitman Street in hopes to protect cyclists and pedestrians against ongoing traffic.
'We always rise': Turner discusses unity, resiliency in State of the City Address
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner delivered his State of the City address on Oct. 13.
ATF Special Agent: Houston 'ground zero' for auto switch devices on firearms
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
The Houston Police Department has released bodycam footage of an officer being fatally wounded, his partner injured while trying to serve an arrest warrant.
Harris County Sheriff's Office chief praises new 'anti-crime' initiative
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently announced a new initiative to address crime through a county program known as "environmental design."
'Star Trek' star Shatner joins Blue Origin's latest space launch
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
A nonagenarian actor best known for his lead role on "Star Trek" was part of Blue Origin’s second launch into space.
Texas' real GDP increased in Q2 of 2021, according to BEA
By Art Benavidez | Oct 13, 2021
The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) is reporting that Texas' real gross domestic product (GDP) increased by a measure of 6.4% in the second quarter of this year.
Cardone Capital buys two apartment properties in Houston
By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2021
A Florida-based real estate investment company recently purchased two multifamily complexes in Houston.
Katy ISD parents prevent writer from speaking at event, claim his books 'are centered on critical race theory'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 7, 2021
Concerned parents from the Katy Independent School District (ISD) came together to stop the school district from virtually speaking to an author, alleging his books are centered on critical race theory.
BP to boost production in Gulf of Mexico as it expands Thunder Horse project
By Art Benavidez | Oct 5, 2021
A British multinational oil and gas company has begun an expansion project that is expected to increase its energy output by 25,000 barrels per day.
Rockets announce broadcast team for 2021-2022 season
By Art Benavidez | Oct 3, 2021
The Houston Rockets have announced Craig Ackerman, Ryan Hollins, Matt Thomas and Mario Elie will lead its broadcast team for the 2021-2022 season.
Harris County's Brays Bayou Project nears completion
By Art Benavidez | Oct 2, 2021
An infrastructure project intended to curb flooding is almost complete, according to Harris County leaders.
Houston's Cabot Oil & Gas and Cimarex Energy merge to become Coterra Energy
By Art Benavidez | Oct 2, 2021
Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas and Oklahoma's Cimarex Energy have completed a $9 billion merger approved by shareholders and rebranded to become Coterra Energy.