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'A #ThirdWard staple': Cream Burger regular Turner helps iconic eatery celebrate 60th anniversary
By John Suayan | Aug 19, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner paid a visit to one of the city’s most iconic fast food eateries to help celebrate an important milestone.
Houston Energy Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 18, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
New cruise ship terminal in Galveston could take city 'from fourth to third in U.S. in passengers, revenue'
By John Sammon | Aug 17, 2021
Groundbreaking for a new cruise terminal in the Texas Port of Galveston took place on Aug. 14, and state officials said the expansion would make the city more of a major cruising destination.
Houston Restaurant Weeks charity event helps Houston 'fight to end hunger'
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021
The annual Houston Restaurant Weeks charity fundraising event is in full swing for local residents to contribute to the fight to end hunger in Houston.
'Marvin Zindler was a consumer champion': Houston remembers iconic consumer reporter
By Andy Nghiem | Aug 15, 2021
Marvin Zindler, who broadcasted into Houston's living rooms with his straightforward, flamboyant reports about which restaurants to avoid for more than 30 years, would've turned 100 on Aug. 10.
Houston Update Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 14, 2021
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
Houston Inflation Update
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 13, 2021
The cost of consumer goods and services as measured by the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) rose 5.4 percent nationwide from July ’20 to July ’21, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Houston-based 'All Dads Succeed' program helps fathers become better parents
By David Beasley | Aug 12, 2021
With help from a federal grant, a Houston-based foster care and adoption agency is offering classes to help fathers succeed.
Mark Your Calendar for an Innovation Conversation Sept. 9
By Greater Houston Partnership | Aug 8, 2021
Houston is where innovation and industry converge. Join the Greater Houston Partnership for Illuminate Houston, an event series where you can gain expert insight on Houston's thriving innovation ecosystem through dynamic speakers and conversation.
'Heartbroken to hear': Chemical breach in La Porte claims two lives
By John Suayan | Aug 1, 2021
A chemical leak at the LyondellBasell facility in La Porte on July 27 killed two and injured seven.
'Honored': Trae tha Truth opens Houston franchise of ice cream shop that employs special needs individuals
By Benjamin Kibbey | Jul 30, 2021
Trae tha Truth, a local Houston rapper, recently opened an ice cream shop that employs individuals with special needs as part of larger celebrations for Trae Day.
'Today is a historic day': Port Houston creates Business Equity Division
By John Kelly | Jul 30, 2021
Port Houston celebrated the launch of its new Business Equity Division.
'Texas breeds innovation': Wally Funk becomes the oldest human in space following Blue Origin launch in West Texas
By Ariana Chiarenza | Jul 26, 2021
Aviator Wally Funk, 82, became the oldest human to travel in space July 20 after Blue Origin's rocket launch outside Van Horn in West Texas, accompanied by Jeff Bezos.
'I just kept wondering why I was burning': Houston water park guests experience burning, irritation after chemical leak
By Steven Hughes | Jul 25, 2021
Guests' time swimming in a Houston water park turned from pleasure to panic when a pool cleaning chemical leaked in the water during the July 17 weekend, hospitalizing a dozen people with burns and breathing problems.
'Our dedication to that mission has only grown': Houston Humane Society seeks to protect animals in human care
By John Kelly | Jul 22, 2021
The Houston Humane Society (HHS) helps animals find a home
Maze Environmental introduces innovative approach to produce 'upstream oil and gas stabilization'
By Karla Florez | Jul 21, 2021
In response to the rising demand for clean energy, Maze Environmental will soon launch to eliminate stack flare and fully reduce methane emissions.
'A great boost for our economy': United Airlines' aircraft order to bring up to 3,000 new jobs to Houston
By Art Benavidez | Jul 18, 2021
United Airlines has ordered an additional 200 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as customers return to airline travel with numbers that the airline industry hasn’t seen since its pre-pandemic schedule.
Houston Humane Society combats heat and pandemic-driven influxes to ‘protect the welfare of our furry friends’
By Karla Florez | Jul 18, 2021
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo visited the Houston Humane Society on July 9 as the clinic copes with impacts of the pandemic and overwhelmingly hot temperatures.
Turner tours Lucky Land, a 'hidden gem' in Houston
By John Sammon | Jul 18, 2021
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner recently toured Lucky Land, a theme park with an Asian theme, and praised the park’s attractions, calling it a “gem” among the city’s attractions.
Institute for Energy Research analyst: Solar industry is causing environmental problems
By Mary Lou Lang | Jul 16, 2021
The solar industry has been touted as the key to the nation's green energy future and an environmental-friendly energy source, but a new report by an energy research organization and an expert see a different future regarding solar panel waste and the potential for higher electricity costs, including for Texans.