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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.
Scheinthal on purchase of popular Bellaire restaurant: 'This was one of my dad’s favorite burger places'
By John Suayan | Apr 27, 2022
A fast food favorite in the Houston suburb of Bellaire is set to make a comeback, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Prince's Wilson on completion of transaction: 'We'll be a company with strong material science and technology expertise to drive faster innovation'
By John Suayan | Apr 26, 2022
Prince International Corporation has completed its yearlong acquisition of Ferro Corporation, per a company-issued press release.
LyondellBasell interim CEO on decision to shutter Houston plant: 'These decisions are never easy'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2022
Netherlands-based multinational chemical company LyondellBasell has decided to close its refinery in Houston by the end of next year, Houston FOX affiliate KRIV reported.
Favor's Bath on app's unique job offering: 'We're excited for our new Chief Taco Officer'
By John Suayan | Apr 25, 2022
A Texas-based on-demand delivery app recently announced a job opening that appeals to lovers of a classic staple of Mexican cuisine.
Russo on namesake eatery's expansion into Qatar: 'An incredibly exciting global market that I have become very fond of'
By John Suayan | Apr 21, 2022
Houston-based fast-casual restaurant chain Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen plans to further expand in the Middle East, according to a press release.
Scott on business's new corporate holiday: 'A day for our employees to take the time to celebrate themselves and their families'
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2022
Austin-based jewelry company Kendra Scott has designated the day after Mother's Day a corporate holiday, a press release said.
Bush Airport employee on junking of federal mask mandate: 'We're ready to unmask'
By John Suayan | Apr 19, 2022
A federal judge's ruling to strike down the federal mask mandate for air travel and public transportation on Monday (April 18) was mostly welcomed by workers and passengers at Houston's George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Nettles after TABC closure of north Houston bar: 'Prostitution is one of the leading indicators of even more serious organized criminal activity'
By John Suayan | Apr 18, 2022
A bar on Houston's north side sits shuttered after the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) ordered it closed over workers' allegations of human trafficking and prostitution, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU. TABC officials revoked the liquor license of Las Vegas Night Club at 12629 W. Hardy Rd., KHOU reported.
Phillips 66 head Garland on successor Lashier: 'Mark is the right leader at the right time'
By John Suayan | Apr 14, 2022
Houston-based diversified energy manufacturing and logistics company Phillips 66 said that president and COO Mark Lashier will succeed Greg Garland as president and CEO effective July 1, 2022, according to a press release.
Jordan on new role as GATE Energy CEO: 'I am both proud and excited to take the opportunity to step up'
By John Suayan | Apr 12, 2022
Houston-based GATE Energy has named Lee Jordan as its new CEO, according to a company issued press release.
Peiser: 'The opposite has been happening' regarding net zero energy policies and benefits
By John Kelly | Apr 12, 2022
The 84th episode of the Plugged In Podcast featured Benny Peiser and Francis Menton as guests discussing net zero energy policies.