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Recent News About The City of Houston
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Turner: 'Our hearts go out to the people of Morocco'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced at the Sept. 13 Houston City Council meeting that the city will partner with the Arab American Culture and Community Center and the Moroccan Society of Houston to hold a donation drive for those impacted by the earthquake in Morocco on Sept. 16 and 17 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Siguler Guff announces merger between Canadian oil and gas companies
Houston-based multi-strategy private markets investment firm Siguler Guff announced Canadian privately owned oil and gas exploration and production companies Persist and Dienerian have reached a definitive agreement in an all-stock transaction.
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Kinetik Holdings announces promotions in leadership
Houston- and Midland-headquartered midstream company Kinetik Holdings announced promotions to its leadership team that are already in effect, an Aug. 24 company press release on Business Wire said. The three promoted individuals are Trevor Howard, Kris Kindrick, and Tyler Milam.
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Houston Mayor Turner: 'Congrats to India for becoming the fourth nation to land on the moon'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner praised India after it successfully sent a spacecraft to the moon. The South Asian nation’s Chandrayaan-3 rover made its way onto the moon’s surface on Aug. 23, sending the country of 1.4 billion people into jubilation.
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Smith to serve as Vast Energy CFO
On Aug. 22, renewable energy company Vast announced that it has tabbed Marshall D. “Mark” Smith as its new chief financial officer (CFO). His official first day on the job is slated for Sept. 18.
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Nutex Health acquires pair of independent Florida practice associations
Nutex Health acquires pair of independent Florida practice associations
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Buzbee launches Houston City Council bid
Prominent Houston attorney Tony Buzbee has his sights set on city hall again, this time city council for District G.
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Sunset Capital secures equity stake in LandPark Advisors
On Aug. 22, Houston-headquartered vertically integrated real estate investment and asset management firm Sunset Capital announced that it has secured an equity stake in commercial real estate agency LandPark Advisors.
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Greentown Labs tabs Knobloch to lead climate tech incubator
Houston and Somerville, Massachusetts-based climate tech incubator Greentown Labs named Kevin Knobloch as its new chief executive officer (CEO) on Aug. 17, according to a press release. An industry veteran, Knobloch comes to Greentown from the independent advisory and consulting firm Knobloch Energy.
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International Soccer Festival to Host Celebrity Gala in Houston Sept. 29: 'We look forward to bringing them together in Houston and to kick off ISF 2027'
The International Soccer Festival (ISF) Celebrity Gala Fundraiser will be held at the Crystal Ballroom at The Rice in Downtown Houston on Sept. 29 from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. Event organizers said the celebration looks to raise $2 million, which will benefit BlueCheck Ukraine, the U.S. Soccer Foundation, and the ISF.
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Salon Freedom Holdings makes inroads into Texas market: 'Houston will be a key market for us'
On. Aug 14, Denver-based Salon Freedom Holdings announced the opening of nine Sola Salon branches in Houston after acquiring them from their previous owner. According to a press release, the move marks the company’s first foray into Texas after setting up businesses in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
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Greentown Labs appoints new Houston general manager and senior vice president: 'We are thrilled to have Timmeko joining our leadership team'
Houston-based climatech incubator Greentown Labs named Timmeko Moore Love its inaugural Houston general manager and senior vice president (SVP) on Aug. 9. Love will be tasked with overseeing Greentown Houston's business operations, team expansion, and the growth of its current membership base.
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SCS Technologies CEO Johnson: 'SCS Technologies takes immense pride in our partnership with One Tree Planted'
On Aug. 7, Houston and Big Spring, Texas-based carbon dioxide and compression and measurement systems provider SCS Technologies announced it has formed a partnership with non-profit organization One Tree Planted to plant one million trees within the next seven years. The company has planted more than 5,000 trees to date.
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Houston becomes first U.S. UNICEF Child Friendly City
On Aug. 9, the City of Houston on Aug. 9 earned the distinction of being the first U.S. city to be designated a UNICEF Child Friendly City, just three days before International Youth Day. According to a press release, Houston is now part of a group that includes more than 40 countries and 3,500 municipalities.
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Voyager Midstream CEO 'thrilled to have a strong financial partner like Pearl' following substantial equity commitment
The CEO of a Houston-based acquisition and development firm says he's "thrilled" after the company received a substantial equity commitment from an investment firm headquartered in Dallas
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Big Spring announces new strategy and innovation office
Big Spring, Texas-based carbon dioxide and compression and measurement systems provider SCS Technologies announced on July 31 that it has opened its new strategy and innovation office at the Ion in Houston’s Midtown neighborhood, according to a Business Wire press release.
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Workplace Safety Screenings' move 'signifies our commitment to meeting the evolving needs' of clients, Trondsen says
Houston-based drug testing service Workplace Safety Screenings (WSS) has relocated to its new headquarters at 1130 Westmont Drive, just north of its previous location near the Port of Houston. The company made the transition on June 26, according to a news release.
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Beauty queen Alzate: 'I feel so immensely grateful and honored to introduce myself as Miss Texas USA 2023'
Crowned the new Miss Texas USA in her hometown of Houston on July 15, Lluvia Alzate described her victory as something she will remember for the rest of her life.
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Nutex Health head Vo: 'We are extremely proud of the accolades from our partner hospitals'
Six hospitals owned and operated by Houston-based for-profit health care services company Nutex Health have garnered several accolades, according to a press release issued this week.
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New Opportune managing director Kennedy: 'I am delighted to join such a prestigious and reputable energy-focused organization'
Executive Steve Kennedy expressed delight in joining what he described as “a prestigious and reputable energy-focused organization” in Houston-based global business advisory firm Opportune