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'It's life-changing': Belong Kitchen provides employment to adults with disabilities
By George Willis | Nov 10, 2021
Kim Brown’s middle daughter, Ellie, was about to graduate from high school. Most kids go on to college or get a job at that point in their lives, but Ellie has developmental delays, hindering her prospects for employment and positive social interaction.
'It's a global issue': Port Houston sees record number of shipment containers
By Zachary Richter | Nov 5, 2021
This marks the seventh consecutive month that Port Houston has seen double-digit growth in the number of shipping containers at its site.
Monthly update: aviation
By Heath Duran | Nov 4, 2021
The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 3.8 million passengers in September ’21, up from 1.7 million in September ’20. This marked the seventh consecutive month with passenger volume exceeding 3.0 million.
Houston Aviation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Nov 3, 2021
Data, Insight & Analysis
Houston Sales Tax Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 29, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
University of Houston economist: Inflation can lead to population decline, 'make it more difficult to live'
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 24, 2021
Inflation raises the cost of living, which can have a negative impact on a community or state. When an area becomes too expensive to live in, people vote with their feet, according to one economist.
Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated '10 years of partnership'
By Ariana Chiarenza | Oct 21, 2021
Texas-based companies Reliant and EarthShare celebrated a decade of partnership together, including the $2 million raised through the Reliant EcoShare program.
Monthly update: vehicle sales
By Elizabeth Balderrama | Oct 21, 2021
Houston-area auto dealers sold 21,652 new vehicles in September ’21, a decrease of 4.4 percent from September ’20, according to TexAuto Facts, published by InfoNation, Inc. of Houston. Truck/SUV sales decreased 2.8 percent since September ’20 and car sales are down 9.0 percent.
'It's a global issue': Port of Houston confronts challenges due to COVID-19 pandemic
By T.H. Lawrence | Oct 20, 2021
As with other ports across the planet, the Port of Houston is dealing with supply chain challenges.
Houston Inflation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
Houston Update Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
Houston Energy Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Oct 20, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
Houston: City listed among 'top startup ecosystems' in the world
By Art Benavidez | Oct 19, 2021
A San Francisco-based research and advisory firm specializing in startup ecosystems has named Houston as a top ecosystem city in the world for startups.
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.