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Sysco adds CDL testing cites in Texas and Florida
Sysco Corporation has announced that its Central Florida and North Texas facilities have been granted contracts to function as comprehensive Commercial Driver's License (CDL) test sites. This move is part of Sysco's efforts to increase the number of qualified drivers within the company and boost their earnings potential. Sysco's Operations Academy ensures that all incoming delivery partners are familiar with the "Sysco Way" of ensuring safety and delivering exceptional customer service.
UH's upset bid of No. 8 Texas falls short
On a natural high after beating the University of West Virginia (UWV) on a last-second Hail Mary pass for their first Big 12 Conference victory, the University of Houston (UH) Cougars football team was determined to keep the momentum going in their highly anticipated home matchup against the No. 8 University of Texas (UT) Longhorns. The game had everything a football diehard could ask for, with the plucky Cougars keeping pace with the vaunted Longhorns in what nearly resembled a tense heavyweight title fight, but in the end, UH’s upset bid fell short, 31-24.
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UH pledges Financial Aid transparency
By Houston Daily | Oct 21, 2023
The University of Houston (UH) has pledged to prioritize financial aid transparency by joining the College Cost Transparency Initiative (CCT), a collaborative effort led by the Association of Public Land-Grant Universities (APLU) and various higher education leaders. According to a press release by UH, this initiative aims to maintain clear financial aid practices for the benefit of students across different universities and sectors of higher education.
McConnell: ‘Prices are soaring way faster than workers’ pay growth’
By Emily Bevard | Apr 15, 2022
As record-high gasoline prices continue to sweep the state averaging above $4 per gallon, the newest inflation number of 8.5% has impacted prices across the board, hurting American finances.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 36% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Apr 3, 2022
A total of 209 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 36% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 23% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 23, 2022
A total of 325 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 23% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 40% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 16, 2022
A total of 264 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 40% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 34% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Mar 9, 2022
A total of 442 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 34% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 19% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 23, 2022
A total of 1,052 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 19% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 18% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 8, 2022
A total of 1,484 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, an 18% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 16% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Feb 3, 2022
A total of 1,807 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 16% decrease from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center down 9% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jan 27, 2022
A total of 2,144 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.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 38% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jan 13, 2022
A total of 2,461 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 38% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 84% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Jan 4, 2022
A total of 1,737 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 84% increase from the previous week.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 80% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Dec 30, 2021
A total of 945 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 80% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
COVID-19 hospitalizations at Texas Medical Center up 45% over past week
By Houston Daily reports | Dec 21, 2021
A total of 526 COVID-19 patients were hospitalized at Texas Medical Center facilities over the past week, a 45% increase from the previous week, according to TMC affiliates in the nine-county Houston area.
Monthly update: Houston Metro employment November '21, latest data
By Press Release | Dec 20, 2021
Metro Houston added 33,100 jobs in November, according to data released today by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). That ranks as the best November for job growth of the past 30 years.
Monthly update: energy November '21, latest data
By Press Release | Dec 16, 2021
The closing spot price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark for light, sweet crude, averaged $80.50 per barrel in November ’21, up from $40.32 for the same period in ’20, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
Monthly update: sales tax October '21, latest data
By Press Release | Dec 16, 2021
Sales and use tax collections for the 12 most populous Houston-area cities1 totaled $1.1 billion in the 12 months ending October ’21, up 12.4 percent from $964.5 million for the same period a year ago.
Houston expected to create 75,000+ jobs in '22 as region works to regain pandemic losses
By Press Release | Dec 15, 2021
The Greater Houston Partnership forecasts the Houston region will create 75,500 net new jobs in 2022.