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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.
Policy analyst cites darker side of solar energy in Forbes
By Savannah Howe | Jul 6, 2021
Is there a dark side to solar energy? According to recent reporting from Forbes, harvesting sunlight for energy could have significant consequences and contribute to environmental pollution.
Amazon continues 'investment in South Texas' with new facility in League City
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 1, 2021
Amazon Logistics recently announced that it will open a new facility in League City sometime in early 2022, according to a news report by Click2Houston.
'We should not have problems like this': Houston businesses respond to ERCOT's request for residents to reduce energy usage
By Timothy Stuckey | Jul 1, 2021
Texas residents have been advised to reduce air conditioning and energy usage due to increasing temperatures following a warning from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), according to Austin News.
Molina's Cantina has offered 'good Tex-Mex staples' to Houston residents for 80 years
By Karla Florez | Jun 29, 2021
Molina's Cantina has brought its Tex-Mex touch to Houston for over 80 years.
Turner: Skanska, BIG's 1550 on the Green to 'make a great addition' to Houston
By Karen Kidd | Jun 26, 2021
A Sweden-based global development and construction firm's work on Houston's newest office tower, a $225 million office development expected to begin construction next week, will be a great addition to the city, the mayor said in a recent social media post.