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New Houston Workforce Center Aims to Reduce Skilled Labor Shortage

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Posted on September 18, 2018 · Increased demand after Harvey has led to an even higher shortage of middle-skilled workers.

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The slow energy transition (Sept. 19, 2023)

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Posted on September 19, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: Is the energy transition happening fast enough for us to meet our climate change goals? We learn what a new report has to say.

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Why do some much-needed transportation projects take so long to complete?

Posted on June 13, 2023 · Mayor Turner set a deadline to start an East End underpass project to alleviate traffic problems caused by stalled trains, but it has been in the works for years. What gives?

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Houston awarded $36.9 million federal grant to build railroad underpasses in East End neighborhood plagued by stopped trains

Posted on June 5, 2023 · As part of the West Belt Improvement Project, seven at-grade railroad crossings will be closed and a total of four underpasses will be constructed on York Street and at the intersection of Commerce Street and Navigation Boulevard.

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Number of jobs in Texas consistently grew over last 16 months, state data shows

Posted on March 10, 2023 · Over the last year, more than 650,000 jobs have been added in Texas, marking an annual growth rate of 5%.

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