Business
Houston Leads Country In Small Business Optimism, Survey Finds
Posted on · The city’s increasing economic diversity may play a role.
Business
Bauer Business Focus
Former Football Player From Alief Takes His Tech Startup From Silicon Valley To Houston
Posted on · Mike T. Brown says Houston’s improved startup culture caused him to move his company back home.
Bauer Business Focus
Houston On Its Way To Becoming A ‘Smart City’
Posted on · The Greater Houston Partnership’s Sustainability Committee has come up with some ambitious goals for the city.
Business
Chevron Bows Out Of Fight For Anadarko Petroleum
Posted on · The bidding war between Chevron and Occidental surprised those who follow the energy sector. No one had seen a similar grab in decades.
Business
Anadarko Now Favors Occidental Offer Over Chevron Deal
Posted on · Occidental's offer is worth about $57 billion in cash and stock, including debt and book value of non-controlling interest.
Border
Longer Wait Times At The Border Could Cost The Texas Economy Billions
Posted on · Research shows three months of slower trade at the US-Mexico border could lose Texas tens of billions of dollars.
Business
Berkshire Steps Into Fight For Anadarko On Occidental’s Side
Posted on · If Anadarko does walk away from Chevron, it would have to pay a $1 billion breakup fee under its agreement.
Local
Housing Costs Growing Faster For Low-Income Families
Posted on · The nationwide trend is also happening in Houston.
News
Workers Protest Lockout At Dow Chemical Plant In Deer Park
Posted on · The company sent workers home after labor negotiations yielded no results.
Energy & Environment
Occidental Makes Competing Offer For Anadarko Petroleum
Posted on · Houston-based Occidental said the proposed combination would bolster its position in the Permian Basin.
News
Sea Level Rise Is Costing Texas Homeowners Millions In Property Values, Study Finds
Posted on · Most of the impact is on the Houston-Galveston region.
Houston
Rents In Houston Are Still Rising But At A Slower Pace
Posted on · Rents went up after Harvey's floods, but analysts say those increases have now moderated.
Bauer Business Focus
Rice University Report Makes Case For Decriminalizing Marijuana Possession In Texas
Posted on · A report by the Baker Institute for Public Policy says taxpayers would benefit.
Houston Matters
What Does It Take To Open A New Business In Houston?
Posted on · One ranking says Houston is the 13th friendliest city for small businesses. But what does it take for them to succeed?
Energy & Environment
Chevron Vaults Into New League On $33B Anadarko Acquisition
Posted on · While the combined company will remain far behind Exxon Mobil Corp. and Royal Dutch Shell Plc. in market capitalization, it jumps from the fourth biggest producer among major drillers, to second.