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What The Future Holds For Houston’s Automotive Industry

Abner Fletcher

Posted on January 25, 2018 · Some of Houston's automotive leaders talk about the state of their industry.

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What Will Happen To Houston’s Oil Sector When More Drivers Shift Away From Gas?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on November 30, 2017 · A new report suggests the oil industry could lose its monopoly on the transportation market by 2040. What could that mean for Houston?

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What’s Driving New Car Sales In Houston To Fluctuate?

Abner Fletcher

Posted on August 17, 2017 · Steve McDowell, a local auto industry data analyst, explains how new car sales in Houston compare to the rest of Texas and the nation and how long most Houstonians are holding onto their vehicles.

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Opposition growing to SB 147 (Jan. 24, 2023)

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Posted on January 24, 2023 · On Tuesday's show: We learn about opposition to Senate Bill 147, which would prevent companies and citizens from China, Iran, North Korea, and Russia from purchasing land in Texas.

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Methane emissions, and the week in politics (Jan. 26, 2022)

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Posted on January 26, 2022 · On Wednesday's show: Methane leaking from oil and gas facilities in the Permian Basin, the week in politics, and the annual car and boat shows join forces.

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Why Houstonians are quitting their jobs (Oct. 25, 2021)

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Posted on October 25, 2021 · On Monday's show: What's driving "The Great Resignation," and why so many people are leaving California for Texas.

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Severe Weather, And Mandating An End To Mask Mandates (May 19, 2021)

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Posted on May 19, 2021 · On Wednesday's show: An update on severe weather overnight, government entities in Texas no longer being allowed to mandate masks, the week in politics, and car sales in Houston.

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