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'We’re excited about growing our international service': Spirit Airlines starts Houston-Monterrey, Mexico service
By John Suayan | Mar 4, 2022
Miramar, Florida-based Spirit Airlines will debut Houston-Monterrey, Mexico (MTY) service in June.
'This award further highlights the success of our local maritime community': Port Houston head Guenther named to International Maritime Hall of Fame
By John Suayan | Feb 23, 2022
The Maritime Association of the Port of New York and New Jersey named Port Houston Executive Director Roger Guenther to the International Maritime Hall of Fame on Feb. 16, according to a press release.
'Together we can continue to create a healthy, thriving community': Houston Food Bank marks 40th anniversary
By John Suayan | Feb 22, 2022
Turning 40 is a usually a time for self-reflection as it is a milestone, according to clinical psychologist Tricia Wolanin Psy.
MCR purchases Aloft Houston Downtown hotel
By Bob Martin | Feb 15, 2022
MCR has announced that it has purchased the Aloft Houston Downtown hotel, which is the company’s 38th hotel in Texas.
'We're excited': Univar Solutions expands its Houston solution center with a new lab
By Kaleb Brown | Feb 11, 2022
Univar Solutions, a global chemical distributor, recently announced that it would be expanding its flagship Houston solution center by adding a full-service home care and industrial cleaning laboratory.
‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale wagers over $4 million for Bengals Super Bowl win
By Tamara Browning | Feb 10, 2022
A Texas furniture magnate and philanthropist who goes by the household name of “Mattress Mack” has wagered a $4.5 million bet that the Cincinnati Bengals will win Super Bowl LVI over the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Feb. 13 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
'We want to build a future business city': Houston landmark to get new life
By Zachary Richter | Feb 10, 2022
The River Oaks Theater, a revered Houston landmark, will be given new life as a part of Star Cinema Grill's roster of venues.
Partnership reports 26 economic development wins in 2021
By Press Release | Feb 10, 2022
Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, the Houston region continued to see both domestic and international business expansions and relocation activity in 2021.
'Thrilled': The Ion opens new prototyping lab, Houston nonprofit tabbed as operator
By Art Benavidez | Feb 6, 2022
A 266,000-square-foot innovative hub located in Midtown, The Ion, has stated that it will be opening the Ion Prototyping Lab (IPL), which will be operated by TXRX Labs.
Houston-based Buckeye Partners' solar 'Project Parker' in central Texas will grow company's renewables portfolio, VP says
By Karen Kidd | Feb 6, 2022
A Houston-based petroleum distributor's recent announcement that it will build a 270-megawatt solar project in central Texas is strategic, a company executive said in a news release.
Maverick Natural Resources acquires Permian Basin producing properties
By Caleb Lombardo | Feb 5, 2022
Maverick Natural Resources has agreed to acquire a number of producing properties located in the Permian Basin from ConocoPhillips.
ExxonMobil says relocation, restructuring will 'better serve our customers' and save billions
By Bob Martin | Feb 3, 2022
ExxonMobil is relocating its corporate headquarters from Irving, Tex., to its campus outside Houston as part of consolidation and restructuring plans predicted to save the corporation $6 billion in structural cost savings by 2023.
Greater Houston Port Bureau 'honored' to name Ric Campo as 2022 Maritime Leader of the Year
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2022
The Greater Houston Port Bureau recently named chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority Ric Campo the 2022 Maritime Leader of the Year.
Report: More than 20,000 new vehicles sold in December
By Press Release | Feb 1, 2022
Houston-area auto dealers sold 21,733 new vehicles in December ’21, an increase of 0.8 percent from December ’20.
Economy at a Glance - February
By Press Release | Feb 1, 2022
Economic data for ’21 continues to trickle in. Houston set a record for job growth, recovering all but a handful of the jobs lost in the early stages of the pandemic
Lovett Industrial makes deal to acquire a 'large-scale site in the west Valley of Phoenix'
By Andy Nghiem | Feb 1, 2022
On Jan. 25, Houston-based real estate investment firm Lovett Industrial announced that it has made a deal to acquire 139 acres in Glendale, Arizona.
William P. Hobby Airport achieves five-star status in airport ratings
By Press Release | Jan 31, 2022
The City of Houston now boasts the only 5-Star rated airport throughout the state of Texas and North America after William P. Hobby Airport achieved a 5-Star Airport status in the Skytrax World Airport Star Rating for 2022.
'Top Chef' Houston season to premiere in March
By John Suayan | Jan 30, 2022
The first episode of the Bravo's "Top Chef" Houston-focused season will premiere on March 3.
'We're committed to making progress for families': Autism Learning Partners adds 4 Texas locations
By Bob Martin | Jan 29, 2022
Autism Learning Partners (ALP) announced that it will be expanding throughout Texas, adding four more locations to treat autism and developmental disabilities.
Monthly update: Sales tax November '21
By Press Release | Jan 27, 2022
Sales and use tax collections for the 12 most populous Houston-area cities (See footnote) totaled $1.1 billion in the 12 months ending November ’21, up 14.7 percent from $962.6 million for the same period a year ago.