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'We are very excited': Southwest Airlines to engage in $250 million expansion at Hobby Airport
Dallas-based Southwest Airlines will undertake a terminal expansion project at Houston's William P. Hobby Airport.
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'I need to step up in times of need': Travis Scott introduces new multi-tier community initiative to support event safety
A little more than four months after 10 people were killed at his performance during the ill-fated Astroworld Festival, Missouri City rapper Travis Scott has introduced a new multi-tier community initiative that seeks to devise solutions that support event safety.
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'People come here from all over the world': Houston, Turner welcome return of CERAWeek
Two years of virtual conferences gave way to the return of CERAWeek in Houston as an in-person event Monday.
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'Employment plays a pivotal role': Turner joins city officials in launch of Hire Houston Youth program
Accompanied by city officials and business leaders, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner launched the 7th Annual Hire Houston Youth program this week, according to a press release issued by his office.
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'The demands are clear': Houston community colleges among 140 institutions in Amazon education partnership
A pair of Houston community colleges are among the over 140 institutions that have partnered with Seattle-based online retail giant Amazon to fully fund the tuition for the company’s 750,000 hourly employees, according to a press release.
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'It is a natural extension of our services': Realty Trust Group opens Houston office
Knoxville, Tennessee-based health care real estate advisory and services firm Realty Trust Group has opened an office in Houston.
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'Ukrainians are in need right now': Houston faith-based nonprofit ready to help war refugees
Ali Al Sudani, chief programs officer for Interfaith Ministries Greater Houston, can relate to what the people of Ukraine are going through.
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'We’re excited about growing our international service': Spirit Airlines starts Houston-Monterrey, Mexico service
Miramar, Florida-based Spirit Airlines will debut Houston-Monterrey, Mexico (MTY) service in June.
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'The three became belligerent': Alleged disturbance prompts international flight to divert to Houston
An alleged disturbance aboard an international flight between Canada and Mexico prompted a plane to divert to Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport.
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'The chefs this season set the show apart': 'Top Chef: Houston' premieres tonight
The wait is over: The first episode of the Bravo's "Top Chef" Houston-focused season will premiere tonight at 7 p.m.
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Houston Happenings March 2 - March 8
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'This is a can-do city': Houston leaders introduce 38th annual March on Crime
Houston's 38th March of Crime initiative will focus on road rage, domestic violence, homicides, shootings, theft of firearms from vehicles and other facets of crime troubling Texas's largest and the U.S.'s fourth-largest city, city leaders said.
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'I’ve got a little problem': Knox raises concerns with selection of subcontractor West & Associates
A recent Houston City Council meeting scheduled to discuss redistricting considerations was met with concerns as long-time councilmember Mike Knox raised his issue with the selection of subcontractor West & Associates, owned by Sen. Royce West.
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'Just hoping for the best': Members of Greater Houston's Ukrainian community help compatriots back home
Some members of Greater Houston’s Ukrainian community are turning their worry and despair for their homeland into something positive by lending helping hands.
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Increased crime in Houston strikes a chord with Urban Reform president Charles Blain
The spike in violent crimes across Houston isn't sitting well with community leaders, who want to see more action from local governments.
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'Baby, you will be missed': Arlene Alvarez's family, friends lay De Zavala student to rest
Grace Church Houston, on the city's southeast side, served as host on Feb. 25 to the celebration of a life that belonged to a girl who mourners remember loved her family more than anything.
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Study: Disasters adversely affect Houston's lower-income neighborhoods the most
The Harris County Community Services Department and Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research have published a study that says disasters like Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Winter Storm Uri last year and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic adversely affect Houston's lower-income neighborhoods the most.
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'The root cause appears to be a technical issue': Houston Health Department alerts patients to data breach
The Houston Health Department alerted patients on Feb. 24 to a breach of health information that officials said exposed COVID-19 test results and personal information.
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'It's a shame': Fallen deputy constable had quit mall job at time of death, authorities identify gunman
The late San Jacinto County Precinct 1 Deputy Constable Neil Adams had quit his off-duty job as a security guard at the PlazAmericas Mall at the time of his passing on Feb. 23 at the age of 62, according to Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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'We lost one of our heroes': San Jacinto deputy constable dies in Houston mall shooting
Authorities have identified the law enforcement officer who was fatally shot at a Southwest Houston Mall on Feb. 23.