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Houston's Cabot Oil & Gas and Cimarex Energy merge to become Coterra Energy
By Art Benavidez | Oct 2, 2021
Houston-based Cabot Oil & Gas and Oklahoma's Cimarex Energy have completed a $9 billion merger approved by shareholders and rebranded to become Coterra Energy.
Octopus Energy 'proud' to sponsor e-bike nation trek, SunPedal Ride
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A Houston-based renewable energy retailer is sponsoring a duo’s electronic bike trek across the country.
Tachus 'thrilled' to provide high-speed fiber internet to Harris County homes
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A Harris County home has become the first home in the county to be connected to high-speed fiber internet from a Woodlands-based internet company.
'It is never an easy decision': Renewable Energy Group announces closure of Houston biodiesel plant
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
An Ames, Iowa-based biodiesel production company recently announced in will close its Seabrook facility.
Soaring Eagle Technologies chooses Houston for headquarters to 'better serve its clients'
By Art Benavidez | Oct 1, 2021
A local investment firm recently announced that their company will have an office in Houston.
'The transaction provides immediate and certain value': Kraton optimistic about acquisition
By John Kelly | Oct 1, 2021
South Korean company DL Chem has acquired the Houston-based Kraton.
Houston Aviation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 29, 2021
The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 4.4 million passengers in August ’21, up from 1.6 million in August ’20.
Alvarado looks 'forward to seeing the finished product' of Hyatt hotel in Baytown
By Christina Heath | Sep 28, 2021
The City of Baytown gathered last week to celebrate the construction of a new full-service, nationally branded Hyatt hotel that will help bring economic growth to the area, according to Sen. Carol Alvarado (D-Houston).
Construction to start on 1.2 million-square-foot spec warehouse near Houston
By David Beasley | Sep 28, 2021
TGS Cedar Port Partners, LP has broken ground on a 1.2 million-square-foot speculative warehouse in Bayport at Cedar Port Industrial Park, the company said in news release.
Galveston to serve as homeport for 'newest and largest' Norwegian cruise ship
By George Willis | Sep 25, 2021
Norwegian Cruise Line announced on Sept. 21 that the Port of Galveston will serve as the homeport for its new cruise ship Prima, and State Rep. Mayes Middleton (R-Wallisville) couldn’t be happier.
'The lifeblood of our community': Small businesses owned by people of color eligible for grants through Comcast's RISE program
By Emily Bevard | Sep 24, 2021
Comcast will award $1 million in grants to small businesses owned by people of color in Fort Bend County as a part of the company's RISE Investment Fund Program launched in late 2020.
Houston-based software business sees growth despite the pandemic
By Bree Gonzales | Sep 24, 2021
Houston-based software company Liongard continues to see growth in the last three years despite the restrictions of the pandemic.
Houston Vehicle Sales Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Sep 23, 2021
Houston-area auto dealers sold 17,592 new vehicles in August ’21, a decrease of 8.3 percent from August ’20, according to TexAuto Facts, published by InfoNation, Inc. of Houston.
Small businesses 'hit the hardest' by the pandemic could be eligible for Harris County grant program
By Solange DeLisle | Sep 23, 2021
Small businesses in Harris County that were negatively impacted by COVID-19 could be eligible for some financial assistance from the county's $30 million Small Business Relief Fund that launched on Sept. 20.
'I can't think of a more perfect pairing': 'Top Chef' films newest season in Houston
By Steven Hughes | Sep 22, 2021
An award-winning culinary competition sets up production in diversely-populated Houston as Top Chef starts filming its newest season.
George Bush International Airport named cleanest airport in U.S. as 'health, safety and comfort' are top priority
By Emily Bevard | Sep 22, 2021
George Bush Intercontinental Airport was awarded the honor of the cleanest United States airport at the Skytrax 2021 World Airport Awards, according to an August release from Houston Airports.
Houston's consumer prices increase in synch with national rates
By Timothy Stuckey | Sep 22, 2021
Consumer prices in Houston are rising in synch with national rates, indicating that national inflation rates are similar to those in Houston, according to data provided by the Greater Houston Partnership.
'An increasing number of companies' in the Houston area now 'considering vaccine requirements'
By Andy Nghiem | Sep 20, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, various companies in Houston are beginning to require that their employees get vaccinated.
Houston-based Ampersand raises nearly $2 million in pre-seed round, uses funds to 'balance' program
By Art Benavidez | Sep 20, 2021
A Houston-based free virtual program that prepares college-age professionals for life-changing careers through curriculum, mentorship and internship placement has raised over $1 million.
Turner, Comcast announce 'an additional $1 million in grants' for small businesses in Houston
By Christina Heath | Sep 20, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner, along with Comcast and several communities leaders, have shared that the second round of Comcast RISE Investment Fund grants will be awarded to minority-owned small businesses.