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A big day for Port Houston, a big day for the region: $95 million contract awarded to begin Houston Ship Channel dredging
By Lisa Ashley | Oct 19, 2021
The Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority met today in a special meeting to consider the first dredge contract for Project 11, the Houston Ship Channel billion- dollar expansion and deepening program.
Federal stimulus impacts inflation, 'leads to higher price levels'
By John Breslin | Oct 18, 2021
Federal stimulus measures have contributed to inflation and rising prices, but it is only one of a number of factors impacting the rate, according to a Houston-based economist.
CBK Interests breaks ground on medical office building in west Houston
By Art Benavidez | Oct 17, 2021
A local real estate company that specializes in the development, acquisition and investment opportunities in commercial real estate recently broke ground on a medical office building in the western portion of the city.
'A huge impact': Houston Food Bank feeds 500,000 through partnership with Amazon
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
A partnership with Amazon has allowed the Houston Food Bank to deliver nearly 500,000 meals to families, children and senior citizens in the Houston area.
Texas father-son team take on 'Top Chef'
By Steven Hughes | Oct 17, 2021
A Texas father and son are showing their cooking skills on "Top Chef," a culinary competition.
'We value every individual': Southwest Airlines complies with federal vaccine mandate, defies Abbott's ban on mandates
By David Beasley | Oct 17, 2021
Southwest Airlines, headquartered in Dallas and serving in Houston, is complying with a federal mandate that all employees receive COVID-19 vaccinations, defying Gov. Greg Abbott's ban on vaccine mandates.
'That's how Houston gets it done': Abbott extends waiver for truckers at Port of Houston
By George Willis | Oct 17, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott has extended a waiver for another 30 days on the number of federally regulated hours that truck drivers can work around Houston in an effort to keep cargo moving through the Port of Houston that has seen record-setting cargo volume, according to the State of the Port Address delivered by Chairman Ric Campo.
Campo: 'People make the difference in the success of the Port of Houston'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2021
Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo has a simple explanation for all the port’s recent success.
'China makes great efforts to achieve the goal of peak carbon emissions': Cheniere, ENN sign long-term sale and purchase agreement
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2021
Cheniere Energy Inc. has reached agreement on a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with subsidiary ENN.
Montrose Environmental Group Acquires Environmental Chemistry, Inc. to 'strengthen testing, analytical services'
By Glenn Minnis | Oct 16, 2021
Montrose Environmental Group has acquired Houston-based Environmental Chemistry, Inc. in a deal the Arkansas-based company hopes “further strengthens our testing and analytical services in the gulf coast region.”
Blockchain Work Group will create ‘road map’ for state to be choice in blockchain innovation
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 15, 2021
Gov. Greg Abbott recently appointed four people to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters. The goal of this group is to develop a high-level master plan for blockchain technology in Texas and recommend state policies and investments in the technology. The four appointees are Carla Reyes, William Henning, Jennifer Buaas and Dan Teczar.
OPEC's decision not to raise production 'causes immediate reaction in oil prices'
By George Willis | Oct 15, 2021
Oil prices rose to their highest level in seven years, a response to OPEC’s decision not to raise production.
'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.
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.
Last Chance to Register! Don't Miss Our Forum: Digital Skills - Powering Houston's Future!
By UpSkill Houston | Oct 11, 2021
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'Welcome to Texas': Tesla moves headquarters to Austin
By Christina Heath | Oct 10, 2021
Tesla officially confirmed on Thursday, Oct. 7 its plan to move its headquarters from the Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas.
Houston first-time homebuyer program 'will help put homeownership within reach for hundreds of households'
By James Niedzinski | Oct 10, 2021
Wells Fargo's homeownership program, NeighborhoodLIFT, is available again for the third time in Houston.
'The biggest recycling project you've ever seen': POST Houston multipurpose venue to open Nov. 13
By Emily Bevard | Oct 10, 2021
POST Houston will open its doors soon, providing residents another venue where they can eat, shop and catch a show in Downtown Houston.
WattBridge breaks ground on new peak-power facility to provide Brazoria County 'with reliable, reduced-emission power generation'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 10, 2021
WattBridge Energy, LLC recently announced that it is set to construct a new peak-power facility in Brazoria County, according to a press release.
'Flyhomes has landed in the Lone Star State': Company expands into Houston, two other Texas housing markets
By Karen Kidd | Oct 10, 2021
A Seattle-based homebuying experience company that expanded into three Texas housing markets, including Houston, last month is looking for team members to work those markets.