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News from 2021
Monthly update: energy
By Patrick Jankowski, CERP | Oct 15, 2021
The closing spot price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark for light, sweet crude, averaged $68.57 per barrel in September ’21, up from $40.30 for the same period in ’20, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). September ’21 marked the seventh month in a row when prices averaged over $60.
'Never seen so many canceled flights': Flight cancellations from Southwest Airlines plague Houston airports
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 15, 2021
Two of Houston's major airports were slammed by a wave of Southwest Airlines flight cancellations this past weekend due to disruptive weather.
Monthly update: home sales
By Patrick Jankowski, CERP | Oct 15, 2021
Houston-area realtors sold 9,226 single-family homes in September ’21, up 1.5 percent from the same month last year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR).
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.
'He said what he said': Astros shortstop Correa responds to White Sox cheating allegation
By David Beasley | Oct 15, 2021
Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa responded to an opposing player's insinuation that the team may have been cheating. The remarks were from Chicago White Sox reliever Ryan Tepera and mentioned the Astros' 2017 sign-stealing scandal, USA Today reported.
City of Houston City Council met July 13
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 15, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Tuesday, July 13.
Houston office market 'continues to struggle' amid pandemic
By George Willis | Oct 15, 2021
The office market industry in Houston continues to struggle as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economy.
Turner: Huntington at Bay Area development not ‘recommended for funding’
By Tamara Browning | Oct 14, 2021
A housing community that was to create 148, one- and two-bedroom apartments for seniors near Clear Lake and other southern communities of Houston has lost support from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner in the wake of accusations of a controversial deal.
Monthly Update: Purchasing Managers Index
By Patrick Jankowski, CERP | Oct 14, 2021
Houston’s recovery continued to strengthen in September, according to the most recent Houston Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).
Swain: Critical race theory 'threatens' nation
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 14, 2021
The critical race theory of U.S. history has been a hit topic in the past year, but it has been bubbling up for decades, Carol Swain said during a discussion sponsored by the Texas Public Policy Foundation.
Dallas-based American Communities invests big in Houston real estate
By Bree Gonzales | Oct 14, 2021
Dallas-based American Communities recently invested in the Houston market when it purchased two apartment complexes for an undisclosed amount.
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met July 8
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 14, 2021
City of Houston Commission on Disabilities met Thursday, July 8.
Governor Abbott readies resources in response to threat of severe weather resulting from cold front, Hurricane Pamela
By Press Release | Oct 13, 2021
Governor Greg Abbott today directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) to place state response and recovery resources on standby due to the potential threat of severe storms, heavy rainfall, and flash flooding from a cold front interacting with moisture from Hurricane Pamela. The storms are forecast to move across Texas beginning tonight through the end of this week.
Panel urges Texas to show wisdom in dispersing $40 billion of federal funds
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 13, 2021
The American Rescue Plan Act is providing $40 billion to Texas and a panel discussion examined how that money should be used.
Join Us In Making A Difference All Year
By Target Hunger | Oct 13, 2021
We reintroduced our monthly giving program, The Orange Club, recently.
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.
City of Houston City Council met July 7
By Angelica Saylo Pilo | Oct 13, 2021
City of Houston City Council met Wednesday, July 7.
Hidalgo urges everyone to speak the 2026 World Cup in Houston 'into existence'
By Karen Kidd | Oct 12, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is on board with having the 2026 World Cup in Houston and she's encouraging everyone to get the attention of the international soccer governing body, FIFA, to make it happen.
Brady shares pride in Conroe firefighters returning from Louisiana
By Karen Kidd | Oct 12, 2021
Conroe firefighters recently returned from Louisiana where they were helping with recovery efforts following Hurricane Ida and were welcomed back on social media by U.S. Rep. Kevin Brady.
October 3-9, 2021: Fort Bend County home sales
By Houston Daily | Oct 12, 2021
According to BlockShopper.com, there were 155 reported residential sales in Fort Bend County for the week of October 3-9, 2021.