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Pumps and Pipes: What Can the Medical and Oil and Gas Industries Learn from Each Other?

Posted on December 5, 2014 · We all know two of Houstonâs biggest industries are oil and gas and medicine, and that those industries employ some of Greater Houstonâs brightest minds. So what could all those bright minds accomplish if they joined forces? Thatâs the purpose of the 8th annual Pumps and Pipes conference on Monday, which seeks to find ways […]

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Keystone, Pumps and Pipes, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Houston Matters for Friday, Dec. 5, 2014

Posted on December 5, 2014 · In the coming months, Congress is expected to vote on pipeline expansion from Alberta to Kansas. If approved, this new section of the Keystone Pipeline which would bring heavy Canadian crude oil to refineries near Houston and Beaumont. On this edition of Houston Matters, we consider the pros and cons of the Keystone XL Pipeline. […]

Business

Starbucks workers in Houston participate in nationwide strike on ‘Red Cup Day’

Posted on November 16, 2023 · A supervisor at the Starbucks location in the Texas Medical Center described promotions such as Red Cup Day as "horrible" for employees, saying stores are not adequately staffed and some customers end up being negatively impacted. The location is one of three in the Houston area to join a company-wide movement to unionize.

Health & Science

Texas Medical Center holds grand opening for Helix Park

Posted on October 26, 2023 · All buildings on the ground floor of the new research center and six public parks are open to the public, Texas Medical Center CEO William KcKeon said.

Business

Two Houston post offices suspend retail operations, with USPS citing safety as reason

Posted on September 21, 2023 · The branches in the Medical Center and Greenspoint areas are both undergoing building renovations, according to USPS. The Houston Police Department has received a total of 26 calls for service to those locations during the last six months.

Sports

Houston man accused of stealing Reggie Jackson’s sports car wanted by police

Posted on September 7, 2023 · Juan Luna, 30, has been charged with aggregate theft related to the theft of Jackson's Dodge Charger Hellcat as well as a Dodge Ram pickup truck on Aug. 29, along with evading arrest and three counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for allegedly crashing into multiple vehicles while evading police.

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Pumps and Pipes: What Can the Medical and Oil and Gas Industries Learn from Each Other?

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Keystone, Pumps and Pipes, and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly: Houston Matters for Friday, Dec. 5, 2014

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