Business
Texas Economy May Benefit From Saudi Oil Outage
Posted on · Oil prices spiked after an attack on Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities on the weekend.
Business
Bauer Business Focus
Getting More Latinos On Houston’s Corporate Boards Among Biggest Challenges For Hispanic Chamber
Posted on · The Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of Hispanics event.
Houston Matters
Tilman Fertitta Has Monthly Discussions About Bringing An NHL Team To Houston
Posted on · The Houston Rockets owner and restaurant mogul discusses his hopes to bring professional hockey to Houston and his new book, Shut Up and Listen!
Energy & Environment
New Report Shows Air Pollution From Plastics Plants In Greater Houston Is Getting Worse
Posted on · Environmentalists want to see more enforcement of clean air laws.
Business
New Rice University ‘FinTech’ Boot Camp Meant To Fill Skills Gap In Houston’s Financial Industry
Posted on · Rice University has launched a 24-week intensive course to teach financial technology.
Bauer Business Focus
This Houston Area ‘Dreamer’ Is Living The American Dream
Posted on · Julio Chavez was brought to the United States illegally by his parents. Now, he owns multiple sandwich franchises.
News
Petition Asks University Of Houston To Reconsider Choice Of Speakers For Student Event
Posted on · Some students and alumni have an issue with the speakers’ affiliation with Exxon Mobil.
Bauer Business Focus
Houston Business Recruiter: Many Still See Houston As A One-Industry City
Posted on · Greater Houston Partnership’s Susan Davenport discusses her work to get companies to come to the region.
Local
Houston Could Launch New Incentives For Green Development
Posted on · A new report offers recommendations to encourage natural flood mitigation.
Business
Robotic Drone Company Wants To Conquer Houston Market
Posted on · Israel-based Airobotics says its drones could be useful in preventing refinery fires.
Business
How Will The Next Recession Affect Houston?
Posted on · The Bayou City has suffered less than the rest of the country in previous economic downturns.
News
Monthly Report Shows Strong Job Growth For Houston But The Numbers May Be Too Good To Be True
Posted on · A regional economist says economic indicators point to less job growth than Bureau of Labor Statistics numbers suggest.
Transportation
Local Leaders To Austin: Don’t Defund Proposed Grand Parkway Segments
Posted on · The Texas Transportation Commission is considering pulling the project amid changing sentiments over toll roads.
Energy & Environment
What You Need to Know About The Battle For Citgo — And What It Could Mean For Houston
Posted on · Citgo's parent company is currently involved in a legal battle over debt from 2011.
Local
Houston Squashes CenterPoint Energy Request To Increase Rates
Posted on · But the state’s Public Utility Commission will make the final decision.