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By 'Texas Public Policy Foundation' via news houstondaily | Sep 17, 2021
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Houston Sales Tax Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 17, 2021
Sales and use tax collections for the 12 most populous Houston-area cities totaled $1.0 billion in the 12 months ending July ’21, up 6.6 percent from $976.4 million for the same period a year ago.
Houston Home Sales Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 17, 2021
Houston-area realtors sold 9,890 single-family homes in August ’21, up 8.5 percent from the same month last year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors (HAR).
Biden administration addresses affordable housing shortage
By Hayley Flynn | Sep 17, 2021
The Biden-Harris administration is working to address the shortage of affordable housing by increasing the availability of starter homes through both legislative and non-legislative measures.
Reflection Ministries of Texas founder: Human trafficking education has 'the potential of saving someone's life'
By Savannah Howe | Sep 17, 2021
Through recently passed legislation, Texas seeks to combat human trafficking in the hospitality industry.
ERCOT: We were ready for Nicholas
By T.H. Lawrence | Sep 16, 2021
Storm left tens of thousands temporarily without power
Houston Energy Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 16, 2021
The closing spot price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark for light, sweet crude, averaged $67.73 per barrel in August ’21, up from $42.34 for the same period in ’20, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Patrick on Portland boycotting Texas over abortion law: 'A complete joke'
By Valerie Bonk | Sep 16, 2021
A new Texas abortion law permits private citizens to file lawsuits against abortion providers and anyone else who helps a woman obtain an abortion, including anyone who gives a ride to a clinic or provides financial support, according to an NPR News article.
Houston 'raises awareness' for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month by lighting city's landmarks
By Zachary Richter | Sep 16, 2021
Former President Barack Obama had declared the month of September to be the Childhood Cancer Awareness Month in the year 2012 to increase awareness.
Abbott signs Damon Allen bail reform bill to 'ensure Texas communities are safe, secure'
By Zachary Richter | Sep 16, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott came to Houston on Sept. 13 for a visit during which he signed the Damon Allen Act into a bail reform bill.
'Conditions remain dangerous' as Hurricane Nicholas makes its way to Texas
By Zachary Richter | Sep 16, 2021
The exact location of the landfall of Nicholas was approximately 10 miles west-southwest of Sargent Beach, gushing in with winds of 75 mph. However, just hours after it hit the land, it was categorized as a tropical storm with winds of 70 mph.
TAB: Biden's vaccine mandate sets 'frightening precedent'
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
Companies with more than 100 employees or more could soon be mandated by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration to have workers either get vaccinate against COVID-19 or face a hefty fine under a mandate President Joe Biden announced on Sept. 9.
'My guy is built different': Edelman praises Amendola for first touchdown as a Texan
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
Former New England Patriots' wide receiver Danny Amendola made his presence on the Houston Texans known during a game on Sept. 12 by catching a touchdown pass, which was less than a week after Amendola signed with the team.
Houston's economy continues to recover from pandemic, with 'improving' PMI score
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 15, 2021
The Greater Houston Partnership has announced the overall economic activity in the area grew last month as outlined in the most recent Houston Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).
Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza opens to 'preserve the first lady's legacy'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 15, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and several other dignitaries recently joined the family of the late First Lady Barbara Bush to cut the ribbon to the Houston Public Library's Barbara Bush Literacy Plaza.
Three Houston companies make list of 100 'companies that care'
By Glenn Minnis | Sep 15, 2021
A trio of Houston-area companies is among the list tabbed by People magazine for its fifth annual list of 100 Companies That Care.
Houston Inflation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 15, 2021
The cost of consumer goods and services as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U)[1] rose 5.3 percent nationwide from August ’20 to August ’21, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 9% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Sep 14, 2021
A total of 2,374 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 9% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Even without new state census data, other findings show that Texans need bold action
By Every Texan | Sep 14, 2021
Most years, the Census Bureau releases in September new data from the American Community Survey (ACS) about poverty, health, income and housing in Texas. This year, however, the Census will not release 2020 state ACS data, which has been deemed statistically unreliable due to data collection issues related to the pandemic.
'We need to focus on so many other efforts': Hidalgo cancels $11 million vaccine outreach contract between Harris County, Elevated Strategies
By Trina Thomas | Sep 14, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will put a stop to an $11 million vaccine outreach contract.