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Gig-work platform Jitjatjo helps Houston hospitality businesses staff up faster
By Press Release | Jul 12, 2022
Texas businesses can now hire hourly staff faster, thanks to Jitjatjo's workforce management solution and internal talent marketplace, making it easy to secure pre-vetted, experienced employees to fill open shifts.
Buttigieg names Port Houston leader to advisory committee: 'Our maritime industry plays a central role in our supply chains and our economic strength'
By John Suayan | Jul 1, 2022
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced on Monday that Port of Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther has been named to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC), per a press release.
Vickrey on Isikel Katy expansion: 'This expansion enhances our ability to manufacture and distribute much-needed supplies domestically'
By John Suayan | Jun 27, 2022
Tomball-based medical supplies manufacturer and distributor Isikel has leased a new 196,000-square-foot facility in Katy, according to a company-issued press release.
Excelerate Energy's Kobos on YMCA donation: 'We strive to be good neighbors wherever we operate'
By John Suayan | Jun 23, 2022
Woodlands-based Excelerate Energy made a $30,000 donation to The Woodlands Family YMCA, according to a company-issued press release.
United Airlines pilot on Juneteenth flight for disadvantaged youth: 'We want to expose to them that life is limitless for them'
By John Suayan | Jun 21, 2022
United Airlines hosted a flight on Thursday filled with children who've never flown before in observance of Juneteenth, Houston-based media outlets reported.
New pickleball-focused sports bar to open in Houston: 'It is easy for me to sell because I love it'
By John Suayan | Jun 16, 2022
A new Houston sports bar that seeks to capitalize on the pickleball craze sweeping across the U.S. is slated to open in the fall, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Synthica Energy's Schutte on new Houston facility: 'We are excited to see our plans to scale our model come to fruition'
By John Suayan | Jun 15, 2022
Blue Ash, Ohio-based Synthica Energy, LLC introduced the development of a new anaerobic digestion facility on Monday in Houston, per a company-issued press release.
Beard on new Luling Buc-ee's store: 'We are humbled to have this opportunity to strengthen our roots in Texas'
By John Suayan | Jun 14, 2022
Buc-ee's has introduced plans to build a 75,000-square-foot store in the Hill Country city of Luling, which will be its largest location, per the website CultureMap Austin, Austin ABC affiliate KVUE reported.
Motiva Enterprises names Rinker new president and CEO: 'I'm thrilled to join such a high-performing organization'
By John Suayan | Jun 10, 2022
Houston-based petroleum company Motiva Enterprises on Tuesday (June 7) announced that it has named Jeff Rinker the company's new president and chief executive officer (CEO), according to a press release.
Traffic remains an issue as Bush project moves along: 'It’s not 100% better, but it’s an improvement'
By John Suayan | Jun 9, 2022
Officials with George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) said that a $1.3 billion construction project is moving along but advised passengers to take precautions as traffic associated with the work continues to be a problem, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Trill On Wheels offers 'the ultimate Houston hip-hop experience' on pedal bikes
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 8, 2022
Trill on Wheels is Houston's first and only Trill Pedal Bike Party that is “all things Houston.”
Guenther on start of work on Project 11: 'This project will enable Port Houston to continue to grow'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
The Port of Houston began work on Wednesday (June 1) on a $1 billion expansion project for the Houston Ship Channel, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
CITGO's Rosen on community resiliency grants: 'The communities we call home demonstrate tremendous resilience, especially during storm season'
By John Suayan | Jun 3, 2022
CITGO has awarded community resiliency grants in its operating areas, including the Houston area, according to a company issued release.
Mensah-Stock on food truck donation: 'This is truly going to be life-changing for our entire family'
By John Suayan | May 26, 2022
Many food trucks plow Houston's busy streets, but there's one set to hit the road that has a touching backstory to it.
Theater owner on new lease on life for venue: 'We really love it, and want it to be the best version possible'
By John Suayan | May 20, 2022
Everyone loves a happy ending, especially the owner of a Brazoria County cinema that has received a new lease on life.
Paxton: 'I am not going to let Google succeed in deceiving Texans'
By John Suayan | May 20, 2022
The State of Texas' lead legal counsel amended a lawsuit against Google to assert the company's "incognito mode" on its Chrome browser runs afoul of the Deceptive Trade Practices Act (DTPA), Austin NBC affiliate KXAN reported.
Goldman Sachs acknowledges that 'renewables are not a stand-alone solution'
By Solange DeLisle | May 18, 2022
An internationally renowned investment bank and financial services company based in New York City has acknowledged the downside of renewable energy dependence, as more organizations look to transition away from fossil fuels and toward green energy.
Brown on new Houston hospital: 'We will provide our patients with coordinated and connected care'
By John Suayan | May 17, 2022
Birmingham, Alabama-based post-acute health care services provider Encompass Health Corporation has plans to build a 60-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Houston, according to a press release.
VFuels: New refinery promotes energy ties with Angola
By Karen Kidd | May 11, 2022
A Houston-based oil and gas engineering company last week played host to company and elected officials from around the world to show off a modular factory that is headed to Angola to help promote energy independence.
Runyan on first in-person Offshore Technology Conference in three years: 'Lots of people out there talking about tech, talking about new innovations'
By John Suayan | May 3, 2022
The Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) returned as an in-person event after three years on Monday (May 2), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.