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CEO on company's switch to Everlong: 'I had absolutely no idea what partial self-funding or complete self-funding insurance even was'
By David Beasley | Oct 3, 2022
Rebekah Barr shares why her company made the move to self-funding insurance and the impact it had on her business and employees.
Captive Health Insurance CEO says company 'one of the only' offering organ transplant coverage
By David Beasley | Sep 24, 2022
As the number of organ transplants increases, Everlong Captive Health Insurance is insuring their customers for these procedures, which is rare in the health captive industry, said Doug Truax , founder and CEO of Everlong.
Report: Global legal services market reached a value of nearly $713.12 billion in 2021
By David Beasley | Sep 7, 2022
The global legal services market reached a value of $713.12 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow due to increased demand for particular services, continued effect of COVID-19, and the industry shift to more digitization.
Huffines: 'Texas must end school property taxes'
By David Beasley | Sep 2, 2022
Texas must end school property taxes, said former state senator and GOP gubernatorial candidate Don Huffines.
Houston mayor on floods in Pakistan: 'We stand with our local Pakistani community and pledge to do our part to assist with local relief efforts'
By David Beasley | Aug 31, 2022
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has announced his support for the local Pakistani community following the disastrous floods and monsoons in Pakistan.
Nonprofit policy director: 'Proposed bond would further bloat Harris County’s already mounting debt'
By David Beasley | Jun 28, 2022
As the Harris County Commissioners Court weighs a $1 billion bond package, James Quintero of the Texas Public Policy Foundation said property taxes are already sky high and issuing more debt would increase the economic strain people are already feeling.
Planning Consortium: Athletic field at Yates High School in honor of George Floyd made possible by NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
By David Beasley | Jun 2, 2022
A group of organizations called the Planning Consortium are raising money to install synthetic turf at Jack Yates High School in Houston in honor of George Floyd, a black man killed by police in Minneapolis in 2020.
Patrick: Weekend grid warnings in Texas show that 'work remains to be done'
By David Beasley | May 16, 2022
ERCOT issued a grid warning this weekend to Texans after multiple generators failed, raising reliability concerns that have been top of mind since Winter Storm Uri.
Feeling the heat: 'We're going to need every megawatt-hour we can get'
By David Beasley | May 11, 2022
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) warned that high temperatures might be more taxing on the state's electrical grid than expected.
Abbott on property tax-relief amendments: 'Victory for ALL property owners in Texas!'
By David Beasley | May 9, 2022
The verdict is in: Texas voters have approved two constitutional amendments to lower property tax.
As Russia invades, Philip Morris suspends operations in Ukraine for 'safety and security'
By David Beasley | Mar 5, 2022
Philip Morris International Inc. has temporarily suspended operations in Ukraine, including at a factory in Kharkiv, following a Russian invasion, a news release said.
Stevenson Middle School teacher Teela Murphy 'encourages students to be inquisitive, use their voice, take challenges head-on'
By David Beasley | Feb 25, 2022
As the daughter of a military family, Teela Murphy changed schools often, giving her a unique perspective on education.
Dubious distinction: Houston makes nation's top 10 list for truck bottlenecks
By David Beasley | Feb 22, 2022
A national transportation group has given Houston the dubious distinction of making the nation's top 10 list of cities with the most truck bottlenecks, the Houston Chronicle reported.
'Nothing can replace the energy of a live show': Bon Jovi opens auditions for opening slots in upcoming tour
By David Beasley | Feb 19, 2022
Grammy Award-winning rock band Bon Jovi is calling for local bands to audition for the opening slots at their upcoming concerts, which includes a show in Houston, Variety reported.
From Skeeters to Space Cowboys: Astros minor league team gets new name
By David Beasley | Feb 2, 2022
The Houston Astros have renamed its Triple A minor league team the Sugar Land Space Cowboys, a news release said.
'God's been good': Houston couple married in local emergency room after groom suffers heart failure on wedding day
By David Beasley | Jan 31, 2022
A Houston man whose heart stopped on his wedding day ended up getting married at Houston's Memorial Hermann Hospital, Fox 26 reported.
'Heavy hearts': Harris County Sheriff's Department mourns loss of sergeant killed while directing traffic
By David Beasley | Jan 30, 2022
A sergeant with the Harris County Sheriff's Department directing traffic was killed Jan. 24 by a suspected drunken driver, authorities said.
United Real Estate merges with Houston-based Texas United Realty
By David Beasley | Jan 13, 2022
United Real Estate is merging with Texas United Realty, expanding its holdings in Houston, a news release said.
Study: Texas fourth freest state in U.S. economically
By David Beasley | Jan 9, 2022
Texas is the fourth most "economically free" state in the U.S., according to the a new study.
OPEC raises Q1 2022 oil demand forecast, expects 'mild' impact from omicron variant
By David Beasley | Dec 27, 2021
The alliance of oil exporting countries raised its forecast for global demand in the first quarter of 2022 by 1.1 million barrels a day.