Houston Matters
How Might New Tariffs on Chinese Imports Affect Houston?
Posted on · Energy analysts examine the ramifications of this latest round of an escalating trade dispute.
Business
News
New Houston Workforce Center Aims to Reduce Skilled Labor Shortage
Posted on · Increased demand after Harvey has led to an even higher shortage of middle-skilled workers.
Business
Why Is Houston-Based Luby’s Closing Restaurants?
Posted on · The chain has closed several restaurants this year amid falling sales
Houston Matters
How Fracking Made America The World’s Largest Oil Producer
Posted on · Journalist Bethany McLean discusses her book "Saudi America: The Truth About Fracking and How It’s Changing the World."
Transportation
Ten Years After Ike, Galveston Plans Millions of Dollars in Infrastructure Upgrades
Posted on · Galveston is about to launch a major effort to fix some of its aging streets. Much of that work will be paid for with local money.
News
City of Houston Launches New Affordable Homes Program
Posted on · After criticism for how it has handled affordable housing, the city is trying to change how it’s doing things.
Transportation
Transportation Planners Consider Regional Transit Fare Collection System
Posted on · With commuters now moving in all directions, the Houston-Galveston Area Council hopes to smooth out the ride for people who travel by bus. Transportation planners say riders should be able to transfer to different bus systems by only paying one fare.
Bauer Business Focus
Harvey’s Impact on Houston’s Economy? Not much
Posted on · One year after Houston’s worst storm, the economy seems unfazed.
News
Texas Construction Industry Sounds Alarm on Worker Shortage
Posted on · The shortage has an impact on bid prices and completion times.
News
What Could the Mexico Trade Deal Mean for Houston Business?
Posted on · Some analysts say the Trump administration’s tentative trade deal with Mexico is good for Houston's economy. Others say it's a mixed bag.
Bauer Business Focus
Quebec’s NAFTA Negotiator: Playoffs Haven’t Started Yet
Posted on · Raymond Bachand visited Houston to talk about Quebec-Texas trade and the North American Free Trade Agreement
News
New Station Houston CEO: Everyone Needs to Come to Table to Make Houston an Innovation Hub
Posted on · Gaby Rowe takes over for John “JR” Reale at the startup and innovation company
News
Gulf Coast Refineries Taking in Record Amounts of Crude Oil
Posted on · Refineries are back on track after Harvey interrupted the upward trend last year.
News
Texas Economy Expected to Cool Down as Job Growth from Harvey Fades
Posted on · Jobs are still expected to grow above average this year
Bauer Business Focus
Houstonians Keep Outspending Rest of Country in Back-To-School Shopping
Posted on · This weekend is tax free holiday; parents spending less on electronics