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Southwest Airlines: 'Our heartfelt apologies for this are just beginning'
By John Suayan | Dec 27, 2022
Frustration and disappointment were evident among thousands of passengers at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on Monday as Southwest Airlines (SWA) was prompted to either cancel or delay flights, Houston-based media outlets reported.
G&A Partners' Allen on new regional sales head Melhorn: 'An exceptional leader with experience both in the HCM industry and the Houston area'
By John Suayan | Dec 27, 2022
Houston-based national professional employer organization G&A Partners has tabbed Mary Drake Melhorn as its Houston regional sales director, a company-issued press release said.
ExxonMobil's McKee on new advanced recycling facility in Baytown: 'There is substantial demand for recycled plastics'
By John Suayan | Dec 27, 2022
ExxonMobil opened a new large-scale advanced recycling facility in Baytown earlier this month, per a company-issued press release.
ERCOT's Vegas: 'There’s a low probability scenario where there’s very high peak load and extreme outages'
By John Suayan | Dec 22, 2022
Approximately six months after many questioned whether it was prepared for scorching summer temperatures, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is under scrutiny again, this time for its ability to soldier through another potentially dangerous blast of cold weather.
Turbulence rocks Houston-bound flight, five sent to hospital: 'We’re grateful to our crew for their efforts to ensure the safety of our employees and customers'
By John Suayan | Dec 20, 2022
An international United Airlines (UA) flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston’s George Bush International Airport (IAH) encountered unexpected turbulence, causing at least five people aboard to suffer injuries, Houston-based media outlets reported.
Bun B eyes 2023 opening of first Trill Burgers brick and mortar: 'We've been working hard to find the right location ... I think we found that location'
By John Suayan | Dec 15, 2022
Famed Houston rapper Bun B has announced that the inaugural brick and mortar version of his widely popular smash burger concept will open to the public next year, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Southern Gas Association appoints Doyle board chairman: 'Scott brings a wealth of public company service, executive leadership and utility experience to this role'
By John Suayan | Nov 23, 2022
The Southern Gas Association (SGA) has named CenterPoint Energy executive Scott E. Doyle the 2023 chairman of its board of directors, per a press release.
Antone's CEO Lieberman: 'We’re honored to continue to provide a well-known brand to loyal Texans'
By John Suayan | Nov 17, 2022
A Houston-based restaurant chain that specializes in a New Orleans culinary staple intends to expand its footprint into three major airports in Texas, per a press release.
Maddox, Thomson & Associates announces new president, vice president: 'We are proud of the leadership transition for the firm'
By John Suayan | Nov 11, 2022
A Houston certified public accountant (CPA) firm announced leadership changes, according to a press release.
Captive Health Insurance CEO: 'Group health insurance is broken, so we’re fixing it'
By Andy Nghiem | Oct 26, 2022
Everlong Captive, Captive Health Insurance is reinventing how we go about insurance and providing benefits to you as the employer instead of your traditional health provider.
Fan on World Series ticket prices: 'This just takes them out of completely experiencing what is going to be hopefully a win for the Astros'
By John Suayan | Oct 25, 2022
Attending a World Series game is on many Astros fan’s bucket list, but it doesn’t come cheap.
Professor on Biden barrel release: 'Oil traders definitely pay attention to these things, and they factor this in'
By John Suayan | Oct 21, 2022
A University of Houston (UH) professor said President Joe Biden’s release of 15 million barrels of oil from the country’s reserves won’t make a dent in gas prices, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
Buzbee on Astroworld settlement: 'We hope they will bring much-needed change'
By John Suayan | Oct 20, 2022
The families of two of the 10 people who lost their lives at the Astroworld Festival have reached settlements in their respective cases, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
Native Houstonian brings home fast casual chicken sandwich concept from California: 'We look forward to serving Heights residents and beyond'
By John Suayan | Oct 13, 2022
A Southern California-based fast casual fried chicken sandwich chain has opened its second overall restaurant in Houston, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
IAH project forces temporary lane closures: 'This work is complex and requires significant underground coordination and navigation to avoid utilities and obstructions'
By John Suayan | Oct 6, 2022
The Houston Airport System (HAS) advised travelers flying in and out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to have an advanced game plan beginning Monday, as Houston’s largest airport tends to perform utility work, according to a press release.
Minneapolis dog grooming business to open Houston franchise: 'Having a business that caters to caring for someone’s family member makes us happy'
By John Suayan | Oct 4, 2022
Bubbly Paws, a Minneapolis-based self-service dog wash and full-service dog grooming salon, plans to open a new franchise in Houston early next year, according to a press release.
CEO on company's switch to Everlong: 'I had absolutely no idea what partial self-funding or complete self-funding insurance even was'
By David Beasley | Oct 3, 2022
Rebekah Barr shares why her company made the move to self-funding insurance and the impact it had on her business and employees.
Girls in Aviation Day participant: 'Flying is just amazing'
By John Suayan | Sep 26, 2022
United Airlines hosted a large group of young girls from the Houston area on Saturday with the hope of inspiring a new generation of female leaders in the aviation industry, according to Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
Captive Health Insurance CEO says company 'one of the only' offering organ transplant coverage
By David Beasley | Sep 24, 2022
As the number of organ transplants increases, Everlong Captive Health Insurance is insuring their customers for these procedures, which is rare in the health captive industry, said Doug Truax , founder and CEO of Everlong.
Kendra Scott namesake founder details challenging climb to top in new memoir: 'I needed that experience to be able to build the successful company I have today'
By John Suayan | Sep 21, 2022
The Houston woman behind Austin-based jewelry company Kendra Scott has released a memoir.