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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.
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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
Business
BP Closes Deal That Will Increase Oil And Gas Production in Texas
Posted on · The company has bought BHP Billiton's shale oil and gas assets in the U.S., which will give it access to the fast-growing shale industry
Bauer Business Focus
Texas Petroleum Economist: Hard to Call It ‘Recovery’ With Oil Production At Record Level
Posted on · The Texas Alliance of Energy Producers released the midyear Texas Petro Index
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Letter To Trump From Mexico’s President-Elect Reflects Openness To Trade
Posted on · López Obrador asks the U.S. President to continue NAFTA negotiations and lays out plans to stabilize Mexico and its economic ties to the United States
Bauer Business Focus
New Coding Boot Camp At Rice University Promises Good Jobs Fast
Posted on · For $11,500 and 24 weeks of training, students will learn the data skills needed in many industries – from oil and gas to financial services
Houston Matters
The Future of Offshore Wind Energy
Posted on · We explore a new method of harnessing offshore wind energy and the different challenges between onshore and offshore wind farming and what it would take to see such farms off the Gulf Coast.
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In The Age Of Amazon And Uber, More Companies Jump On Bandwagon
Posted on · In a time where brick-and-mortar stores are losing customers, what does it mean for the future of the shopping economy?
Bauer Business Focus
Elimination Of Immigration Program For Entrepreneurs Could Hurt Houston’s Quest To Improve Its Startup Culture
Posted on · Donald Trump’s Department of Homeland Security is rescinding the International Entrepreneur Rule
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Baytown Steel Manufacturer Denied Exemption From Tariffs
Posted on · This will likely mean the company will not go forward with plans to build a second plant here
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Houston Construction Levels Differ By Industry
Posted on · Development of new Houston office space is at its lowest in years. At the same time, industrial space is seeing growing demand
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What’s The Business Case For Plastic Bags?
Posted on · Retailer groups cheered the Texas Supreme Court decision to invalidate cities’ bag ban, but why do they like to give out free plastic bags?
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Amid Free Trade Concerns, Mexican Peanut Company Expands Production To Conroe
Posted on · Galdisa is looking to more than double its peanut production capacity with the new factory
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Homeowners Outside Houston Could End Up Paying Higher Tax Bills After Harvey
Posted on · A report by the Dallas Fed raises concerns