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Drive Shack leader Khouri on new Bayou City location: 'As a Houston native myself, I couldn’t be more excited for this opening'

A Dallas-based golf-centric entertainment and event company has announced that its second Texas location will open on Friday, per a press release.


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Report: Global legal services market reached a value of nearly $713.12 billion in 2021

The global legal services market reached a value of $713.12 billion in 2021 and is expected to grow due to increased demand for particular services, continued effect of COVID-19, and the industry shift to more digitization.


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Shaq-affiliated chicken restaurant to open in Houston: 'Our efforts over the last several months have all culminated in this exciting moment'

Before Shaquille O’Neal became one of the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) most dominant players, he was honing his craft in Texas.


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Vegas on new role as ERCOT head: 'This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity'

The operator of Texas’ energy grid named its new chief executive officer (CEO) and president on Tuesday, according to a press release.


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TDECU leader on Army promotion: 'I’m standing on the shoulders of many that come before me'

A Houston-area credit union leader with a lengthy military career was recently promoted a two-star major general in the U.S. Army, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.


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Institute for Energy Research: Drop in gasoline prices 'not enough to entice drivers back on the road’

The Institute for Energy Research (IER) recently determined that although a decline in demand and high inflation are causing gas prices to drop, Americans still feel they can’t afford to purchase gasoline on a regular basis.


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Teague on Permian Basin expansion: 'These projects provide Enterprise with a capital-efficient way of meeting the needs of our producing customers'

A Houston-based midstream natural gas and crude oil pipeline company will undertake three organic growth projects in an effort to expand its presence in the Permian Basin, per a press release.


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Spirit on flight attendant hiring event: 'This is a great opportunity for someone who loves or has dreamt about traveling'

A low-cost airline that’s part of a recent merger deal with a rival carrier has 200 flight attendant positions in Houston to fill, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.


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'Logical to expand here': Gig-work company Jitjatjo now in Houston

Houston is a natural fit for Jitjatjo, the mobile marketplace for real-time temporary employment in the hospitality sector, company CEO and Co-Founder Tim Chatfield said during an interview with the Houston Daily


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New peer-to-peer rental reservation platform: 'Our aim is to accelerate innovation in the short-term accommodations arena'

#WKNDRENT, the newest peer-to-peer rental reservation platform (also called #WKND) is set to significantly reduce costs in the travel industry.


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Doctor on lawsuit against ex-employer: 'The way they came after me was unprofessional, unprecedented'

A Houston physician who left her position with a hospital last year after it disciplined her for allegedly spreading COVID-19 misinformation online has brought a $25 million lawsuit against her former employer, Houston-based media outlets reported.


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Vo on accolades for Nutex hospitals: 'Patients always come first'

Houston-based for-profit health care services company Nutex Health, Inc., announced in a press release that several of its micro hospitals garnered multiple accolades.


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Shepherd on departure from Underbelly Hospitality: 'I'm excited to see what the future holds for all of us'

An award-winning Houston celebrity chef has announced his departure from the culinary empire he started, Houston-based media outlets reported.


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Amazon picks Houston-area collegiate town to test drone service: 'We are impressed with so many aspects of College Station'

Online retail giant Amazon has enlisted the City of College Station among the first places in the country where it’ll test its Prime Air drone delivery system, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported citing the website CultureMap.


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Study finds decline in reliability and affordability caused by politicization of the Texas electricity market

The Energy Alliance on July 14 released a new study, The Decline and Fall of Reliability, Affordability, and Competition in ERCOT, that explains the connection between political interference and the decline in generation adequacy and reliability in the Texas grid.


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Reynolds: Partnering with an outsourcing service can make a big difference

For legal firms looking to outsource processes that are currently done in office, following a few tips and certain indicators might make a big difference in how well the partnership works.


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Astros executive on special cap launch with Bun B: 'The detail on these hats are incredible'

Wednesday was the unofficial Houston holiday known as 713 Day and one of the city’s well-known recording artists paired up with the Houston Astros to celebrate the occasion.


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Expert questions wind energy: 'Wind turbines don't generate power when we need it most'

Energy expert Brian Gitt recently questioned the reliability of wind energy, citing a report by consulting economist Edgardo Sepulveda that was posted on Twitter.


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Gig-work platform Jitjatjo helps Houston hospitality businesses staff up faster

Texas businesses can now hire hourly staff faster, thanks to Jitjatjo's workforce management solution and internal talent marketplace, making it easy to secure pre-vetted, experienced employees to fill open shifts.


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Buttigieg names Port Houston leader to advisory committee: 'Our maritime industry plays a central role in our supply chains and our economic strength'

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced on Monday that Port of Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther has been named to the Maritime Transportation System National Advisory Committee (MTSNAC), per a press release.