Houston Matters
Special session maneuvering: political roundup for Wednesday, May 31, 2023
Posted on · The Texas House passes what Governor Abbott wants, then promptly adjourns. Where does this leave the Texas Senate?
Category: Economy
Houston Matters
Can Houston-area businesses learn from Anheuser-Busch’s difficult spring?
Posted on · We ask a UH marketing expert how companies can navigate an increasingly complicated and combative social media world.
Houston Matters
What might happen in Houston if the U.S. defaults on its debt?
Posted on · A Houston economics professor says it's hard to predict, but it would be bad.
Houston Matters
There’s reason for optimism about Houston’s ‘global economy’ for the rest of 2023
Posted on · Greater Houston Partnership chief economist Patrick Jankowski hedged his bets on an economic outlook six months ago. He’s more confident about Houston’s near future now.
Town Square
Talk of the Town: The Economy, Politics, Healthcare, Pop Culture, and More
Posted on · Our panel of experts share their thoughts on recent topics covered on Town Square with Ernie Manouse.
Housing
April another down month for Houston home sales as prices finally begin to soften
Posted on · The newest twist affecting Houston’s housing market is falling prices. HAR says the median price of a home in Houston declined 3.6% last month, to $331,000, the second straight month of lower prices.
Houston Matters
Political roundup: Deadlines in Austin and in Washington prompt… inaction
Posted on · Impending deadlines designed to push lawmakers to act aren't working. How come?
Transportation
United Airlines plans to recruit up to 3,000 new hires for George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Posted on · A recently-opened training center at the airport and a career fair this week are part of United Airlines greater goal to hire 50,000 employees company-wide.
Energy & Environment
Renewable energy company Swift Current building 195-megawatt solar farm south of Houston
Posted on · The Tres Bahias Solar project, located along the Gulf Coast in Calhoun County, is expected to be operational by the end of 2023.
Party Politics
President Biden officially running for reelection in 2024
Posted on · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.
Energy & Environment
Houston gas prices increase in April, no signs of any drop soon, expert says
Posted on · The average price of gas is more than $3.30, with not much sign of any dramatic drop coming.
Housing
Houston’s home sales slump continued in March, with an added ingredient: lower home prices.
Posted on · A sign sellers may have to accept the reality of a declining market is how long it takes to sell a home. Last month, that number was 62 days, nearly double the time it took to sell a home a year ago, at 38 days.
Sports
2023 Men’s Final Four economic impact to Houston estimated to be $270 million
Posted on · The tournament also made headlines last week when Connecticut’s Governor, Ned Lamont, called downtown Houston “butt ugly”.
Houston
Houston region saw second-largest population surge in U.S. in 2021-2022, census analysis finds
Posted on · The Houston metro area experienced an increase of more than 124,000 residents from 2021 to 2022, second only to Dallas-Fort Worth during that time span.
Economy
Home valuations are up again in Harris County despite a shaky real estate market
Posted on · Since the pandemic, home values in the Houston-area have increased significantly. Last year, the value of homes in Harris County increased by 21% on average.