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Campo: 'People make the difference in the success of the Port of Houston'

Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo has a simple explanation for all the port’s recent success.


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'China makes great efforts to achieve the goal of peak carbon emissions': Cheniere, ENN sign long-term sale and purchase agreement

Cheniere Energy Inc. has reached agreement on a long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) sale and purchase agreement with subsidiary ENN.


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Montrose Environmental Group Acquires Environmental Chemistry, Inc. to 'strengthen testing, analytical services'

Montrose Environmental Group has acquired Houston-based Environmental Chemistry, Inc. in a deal the Arkansas-based company hopes “further strengthens our testing and analytical services in the gulf coast region.”


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Blockchain Work Group will create ‘road map’ for state to be choice in blockchain innovation

Gov. Greg Abbott recently appointed four people to the Work Group on Blockchain Matters. The goal of this group is to develop a high-level master plan for blockchain technology in Texas and recommend state policies and investments in the technology. The four appointees are Carla Reyes, William Henning, Jennifer Buaas and Dan Teczar.


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OPEC's decision not to raise production 'causes immediate reaction in oil prices'

Oil prices rose to their highest level in seven years, a response to OPEC’s decision not to raise production.


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'Never seen so many canceled flights': Flight cancellations from Southwest Airlines plague Houston airports

Two of Houston's major airports were slammed by a wave of Southwest Airlines flight cancellations this past weekend due to disruptive weather.


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Houston office market 'continues to struggle' amid pandemic

The office market industry in Houston continues to struggle as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the economy.



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'Welcome to Texas': Tesla moves headquarters to Austin

Tesla officially confirmed on Thursday, Oct. 7 its plan to move its headquarters from the Silicon Valley to Austin, Texas.


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Houston first-time homebuyer program 'will help put homeownership within reach for hundreds of households'

Wells Fargo's homeownership program, NeighborhoodLIFT, is available again for the third time in Houston.


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'The biggest recycling project you've ever seen': POST Houston multipurpose venue to open Nov. 13

POST Houston will open its doors soon, providing residents another venue where they can eat, shop and catch a show in Downtown Houston.


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WattBridge breaks ground on new peak-power facility to provide Brazoria County 'with reliable, reduced-emission power generation'

WattBridge Energy, LLC recently announced that it is set to construct a new peak-power facility in Brazoria County, according to a press release.


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'Flyhomes has landed in the Lone Star State': Company expands into Houston, two other Texas housing markets

A Seattle-based homebuying experience company that expanded into three Texas housing markets, including Houston, last month is looking for team members to work those markets.


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Texas' GDP grew 6.4% in 2nd quarter of 2021

The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) recently reported that Texas' GDP grew in the second quarter of 2021.


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BP to boost production in Gulf of Mexico as it expands Thunder Horse project

A British multinational oil and gas company has begun an expansion project that is expected to increase its energy output by 25,000 barrels per day.


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Houston's Cabot Oil & Gas and Cimarex Energy merge to become Coterra Energy

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.


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Octopus Energy 'proud' to sponsor e-bike nation trek, SunPedal Ride

A Houston-based renewable energy retailer is sponsoring a duo’s electronic bike trek across the country.


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Tachus 'thrilled' to provide high-speed fiber internet to Harris County homes

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.


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'It is never an easy decision': Renewable Energy Group announces closure of Houston biodiesel plant

An Ames, Iowa-based biodiesel production company recently announced in will close its Seabrook facility.


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Soaring Eagle Technologies chooses Houston for headquarters to 'better serve its clients'

A local investment firm recently announced that their company will have an office in Houston.