Bauer Business Focus
How Should The Sharing Economy Be Taxed?
Posted on · The economy created by the Ubers and Airbnbs of this world poses a challenge for taxing authorities.
Business
News
Fed Chair Visits Houston’s Fifth Ward To Show Support For Harvey-Ravaged Communities
Posted on · Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell wanted communities affected by Harvey to know that the Fed has their back.
News
United Airlines Sees Strong Traffic Increase, Driven In Part By Houston Airport
Posted on · The strong economy is helping all major US airlines.
News
For Houston, ‘Energy Capital’ May Mean More Than Oil And Gas
Posted on · The CEO of a solar energy company calls for a focus on all energy sources.
News
ATM Fees Among The Highest In Houston
Posted on · Houstonians pay the third most in the country for out-of-network ATMs.
News
With Prices Up, Oil Executives Optimistic Yet Cautious
Posted on · Deloitte’s executives survey finds industry leaders are still traumatized by the recent oil downturn.
News
Thousands of Harvey-Flooded Vehicles Still on Roads
Posted on · More than a year after hurricanes Harvey and Irma, there are more than 150,000 flooded cars on the road. And if you’re not careful, you could end up with one.
Houston Matters
Are Houston’s Brick-and-Mortar Stores Headed to Extinction?
Posted on · Recent prominent bankruptcies and store closings are painting a dark picture of their future. Or are they?
News
Fort Bend County Fourth in Nation in Incoming Domestic Migration
Posted on · Affordability likely plays a big role in the county’s high net migration gain.
News
Texas Oil Industry Ready to Deal with What May Come from Khashoggi Affair
Posted on · The fallout from the death of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi continues to worry oil analysts, who fear Saudi Arabia could retaliate if the US imposes sanctions on the Saudis.
Business
Steel Pipe Company Reopens Plant in Conroe
Posted on · The Tenaris plant is heat treating and finishing pipe from the company's mill in Bay City
News
Strong Job Creation Period after Harvey Doesn’t Tell Whole Story for Houston Economy
Posted on · A monthly jobs report credits Houston with nearly 130,000 new jobs in the past year, the third most on record.
News
Suspected Saudi Journalist Murder Case Could Have Implications for Houston
Posted on · Houston is the busiest gateway for US-Saudi Arabia trade.
Texas Elections 2018
Fact Check: Is Hispanic Unemployment at Historic Low?
Posted on · In an appeal to Latino voters at Tuesday night's debate, Senator Ted Cruz touted historic low Hispanic unemployment as a reason to keep Republicans like him in office.
In-Depth
Is This The End for A Sex Robot Brothel in Houston?
Posted on · The Houston City Council effectively banned a planned store that would let customers try out life-like sex dolls on site, but can Houston stop this kind of business permanently?