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What might happen in Houston if the U.S. defaults on its debt?
Posted on · A Houston economics professor says it's hard to predict, but it would be bad.
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George Floyd’s legacy (May 25, 2023)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: We discuss what has and hasn't changed since the murder of George Floyd three years ago today and whether the activism that rose up after it backfired, at least here in Texas.
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Oil’s effect on Houston’s economy (Jan. 4, 2023)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: Some recent numbers suggest Houston's GDP grew slower than the rest of the nation last year. Is that true -- and is it the fault of oil and gas?
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Prices and the Houston economy (Dec. 15, 2022)
Posted on · On Thursday's show: What do some economic indicators like the price of gas and groceries say about the Houston economy right now?
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Houston economic forecast for 2023 (Dec. 9, 2022)
Posted on · On Friday's show: What will Houston's economy look like in 2023?
Business
Port Houston Clears Final Hurdle For Ship Channel Expansion
Posted on · Groundbreaking for the channel’s widening and deepening is expected in a few months.
Business
Thousands Of Texas Restaurants Closed During The Pandemic. Some Houston Favorites Are Ready For A Comeback
Posted on · COVID-19 had an unprecedented effect on the food scene and forced thousands of Texas restaurants to close.
Business
Houston’s Hotel Industry Begins Recovery As The COVID-19 Pandemic Fades
Posted on · For the first time since the pandemic began, all major U.S. hotel markets turned a profit in May.
Business
Many Houston Communities Of Color Have No Bank Account. A New Federal Initiative Aims To Change That
Posted on · FDIC’s “Get Banked” pilot campaign tries to reach primarily Blacks and Latinos in Houston and Atlanta.
Business & Technology
Houston’s Midtown Innovation District Is Taking Shape, Despite Controversy
Posted on · The Ion is scheduled to open in the fall.
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Rising Prices Are Making Houston Homebuyers Lower Their Expectations
Posted on · Houston homes remain relatively affordable compared to the rest of the country, but rising prices are making the search for the dream house harder.
Business
Survey: 4 In 10 Houston Business Owners Plan To Require COVID-19 Shot For Employees
Posted on · A vast majority at least encourages staff to get the vaccine.
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Will Restaurants And Other Businesses Fully Reopen? (March 10, 2021)
Posted on · On Wednesday's show: As the mask mandate ends, businesses and restaurants can open fully. But will they? Plus: The week in politics, and reflecting on the politics of the pandemic and its economic impact, one year in.
Business
After Tough Year For Houston’s Convention Business, 2021 Is Looking Up
Posted on · Houston lost hundreds of events in 2020, but many big conventions are coming back this year.
Business
Despite Pandemic, 2020 Was Record Year For Houston Home Sales
Posted on · Sales recovered after two negative sales months in the spring.