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Turner tours Lucky Land, a 'hidden gem' in Houston
By John Sammon | Jul 18, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently toured Lucky Land, a theme park with an Asian theme, and praised the park’s attractions, calling it a “gem” among the city’s attractions.
Institute for Energy Research analyst: Solar industry is causing environmental problems
By Mary Lou Lang | Jul 16, 2021
The solar industry has been touted as the key to the nation's green energy future and an environmental-friendly energy source, but a new report by an energy research organization and an expert see a different future regarding solar panel waste and the potential for higher electricity costs, including for Texans.
Policy analyst cites darker side of solar energy in Forbes
By Savannah Howe | Jul 6, 2021
Is there a dark side to solar energy? According to recent reporting from Forbes, harvesting sunlight for energy could have significant consequences and contribute to environmental pollution.
Amazon continues 'investment in South Texas' with new facility in League City
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 1, 2021
Amazon Logistics recently announced that it will open a new facility in League City sometime in early 2022, according to a news report by Click2Houston.
'We should not have problems like this': Houston businesses respond to ERCOT's request for residents to reduce energy usage
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 1, 2021
Texas residents have been advised to reduce air conditioning and energy usage due to increasing temperatures following a warning from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), according to Austin News.
Molina's Cantina has offered 'good Tex-Mex staples' to Houston residents for 80 years
By Karla Florez | Jun 29, 2021
Molina's Cantina has brought its Tex-Mex touch to Houston for over 80 years.
Turner: Skanska, BIG's 1550 on the Green to 'make a great addition' to Houston
By Karen Kidd | Jun 26, 2021
A Sweden-based global development and construction firm's work on Houston's newest office tower, a $225 million office development expected to begin construction next week, will be a great addition to the city, the mayor said in a recent social media post.
Turner 'honored' to welcome Houston Dynamo's, Houston Dash's new majority owner
By Valerie Bonk | Jun 24, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner extended a welcome to the Houston Dynamo's and Houston Dash's new majority owner, Ted Segal, in a Twitter post.
PGA REACH Southern Texas 'excited' to help open new nine-hole golf course
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 18, 2021
Houston-based real estate investment and development firm Midway recently announced that a new public nine-hole, par-3 golf course with a restaurant and bar serving the East River, Houston area is scheduled to open spring of 2022.
Frito-Lay to expand Rosenberg facility, 'create 160 additional jobs'
By Carrie Bradon | Jun 17, 2021
Frito-Lay, the Plano-based food production company, has received approval to expand their facility in Rosenberg by the Fort Bend County Commissioners Court, which will bring more jobs and economic activity to the area.
'Spirit of Houston': Astrodome Conservancy seeks opinions from public on how to restore the Eighth Wonder of the World
By Andy Nghiem | Jun 13, 2021
Astrodome Conservancy is a private nonprofit organization that is committed to preserving and restoring the Houston Astrodome.
Turner: 'The best is still to come' as George Bush Intercontinental Airport celebrates 52 years
By Solange DeLisle | Jun 11, 2021
George Bush Intercontinental Airport has been providing air travel in Houston for more than a half a century and recently marked another year of service with its 52nd anniversary on June 8.
Texas gained $4 billion in 2019 due to migration, study finds
By Houston Daily reports | Jun 11, 2021
The collective wealth of Texas residents increased $4 billion in 2019 due to population migration trends, according to a new analysis of Internal Revenue Service data by the nonprofit Wirepoints website.
Fletcher calls for more federal restaurant aid as pandemic leaves 'devastating' impacts
By David Beasley | Jun 11, 2021
U.S. Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (D-Houston) wants more federal aid for restaurants struggling to survive damage from the COVID-19 pandemic.
'Houston is one of the most diverse cities': OCA Greater Houston hosts second annual Asian Restaurant Weeks event
By Timothy Stuckey | Jun 10, 2021
OCA Greater Houston is hosting its second annual Asian Restaurant Weeks during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month and may assist businesses to earn much-needed revenue during the pandemic, according to a press report.
A&M’s Michael Nelson: Distributors ‘caught in the middle’ of Amazon’s B2B expansion
By Tamara Browning | Jun 9, 2021
A managing director with a company that helps “distressed and healthy” companies meet operational challenges has given his take on the vulnerability of distributors in light of Amazon’s expansion into Business-to-Business commerce.
Turner, Collins Aerospace break ground on new space incubator building to help Houston 'remain the brightest star in space'
By David Beasley | Jun 9, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Collins Aerospace executives broke ground June 7 on a new building at Houston Spaceport that will be part of an incubator to support spaceflight.
'I didn't realize how great the need was': Houston nonprofit works to ensure youths have underwear to help them succeed
By April Bamburg | Jun 6, 2021
Undies for Everyone, a Houston-based nonprofit, was founded by Rabbi Amy Weiss in 2012.
East End Maker Hub to create a sustainable Houston workforce, 'good-paying jobs' as it opens June 3
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 2, 2021
East End Maker Hub (EEMH) is opening this Thursday, June 3 to help Urban Partnerships Community Development Corporation (UP CDC) and TXRX realize goals to present opportunities to the East End Houston community with their $38 million project.
'Building wealth in the community': East End Houston Hub opens June 3
By Bree Gonzales | Jun 1, 2021
The new East End Maker Hub (EEMH), which is expected to generate approximately $153 million in annual economic impact, holds its grand opening June 3 at 6501 Navigation Boulevard.