News
Mining Giant’s Exit From Oil Business Will Hit Houston
Posted on · "There is a definite risk to their entire Houston-based business," says a local energy analyst.
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News
U.S. Economy Adds 209,000 Jobs In July; Unemployment Dips To 4.3 Percent
Posted on · The number of estimated jobs last month topped the expectations of most economists. Average hourly wages rose by 9 cents.
News
US Shows Highest Employment In 4 Months
Posted on · Still, the job market's advancement has yet to compel employers to offer higher pay across the board.
News
Texas Hispanics Behind Half Of State’s Growth Since 2010
Posted on · Hispanics are behind a large portion of the state's growth since 2010, according to population estimates released by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Business
Houston’s Job Market Keeps Expanding
Posted on · Monthly employment numbers by the Texas Workforce Commission show a continued recovery.
Business
Where Are The Jobs For Houston Graduates?
Posted on · A LinkedIn report shows where the best opportunities are.
News
April Jobs Report: 211,000 Jobs Added; Unemployment At 4.4 Percent
Posted on · The unemployment rate for black workers has now dropped below 8 percent, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says. Some of April's biggest job gains came in hospitality, health care and social assistance.
Full Show
The State of Houston Business, and Reducing Poverty in the Fifth Ward: Tuesday’s Show (May 2, 2017)
Posted on · Today on Houston Matters we continue our 3rd annual State of Houston series with a look at the state of business and the economy in Greater Houston with the help of News 88.7 business reporter Florian Martin. Also this hour…
Energy & Environment
Texas Oil Regulator Says Customs And Border Protection Proposal Would Harm Industry
Posted on · The agency wants to rethink how it interprets part of a law requiring ships doing business on the coast be American-made.
Energy & Environment
Oil Industry Survey Finds Signs of Continued Growth
Posted on · The expansion is in part thanks to increased efficiencies and cost-cutting measures.
Energy & Environment
Some Oil Jobs May Not Return Thanks To New Tech, Efficiency
Posted on · “The profile of the employees will change," says one Houston energy consultant.
Energy & Environment
Statewide Economy Grows, But Houston’s Growth Is Slower
Posted on · Job gains haven't been as strong in Houston compared to other major cities.
Business
Revised Numbers Paint Different Picture Of Houston’s Job Growth During Oil Downturn
Posted on · But at second glance, the story is still the same.
Business
Houston Continues Modest Job Growth
Posted on · Greater Houston adds 9,300 jobs year-over-year.
Business
Revenue From Oil And Gas Down By 30 Percent In Fiscal 2016 In Texas
Posted on · The Texas Oil and Gas Association has released new economic data.