Business
Many Houston Communities Of Color Have No Bank Account. A New Federal Initiative Aims To Change That
Posted on · FDIC’s “Get Banked” pilot campaign tries to reach primarily Blacks and Latinos in Houston and Atlanta.
Business
Business & Technology
Houston’s Midtown Innovation District Is Taking Shape, Despite Controversy
Posted on · The Ion is scheduled to open in the fall.
Housing
There’s $159 Million In Rent Relief Up For Grabs In The Houston Area. But Many Landlords Don’t Want The Money
Posted on · Some are wary of conditions and red tape, so they’d rather get the eviction judgment than wait for rent relief to come through.
Business
Texas Law Now Allows Alcohol To Go From Restaurants After Gov. Greg Abbott Signs Bill
Posted on · House Bill 1024 allows beer, wine and mixed drinks to be included in pickup and delivery food orders, securing a revenue stream made available to restaurants during the pandemic when their dining areas were forced to close.
Business
Judge Dismisses NRA Bankruptcy Case, Heightening Risk For Dissolution Of Group
Posted on · A federal judge threw out the National Rifle Association's bid to declare bankruptcy Tuesday, allowing New York to proceed in its effort to dissolve the gun rights group for alleged "fraud and abuse."
Town Square
How To Plan A Safe Summer Vacation
Posted on · Today, we talk about summer travel – from trends to safety. What's safe to do if you're vaccinated, unvaccinated or traveling with children?
Business
Greater Houston Partnership Condemns Voter Suppression, Stops Short Of Criticizing Texas Bills
Posted on · The public statement from the region's largest chamber of commerce comes after public criticism from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo.
Housing
Houston Apartment Rents, Occupancy Up After Sluggish 2020
Posted on · In April, apartments gained more tenants than ever in one month.
Business
Facebook Ban On Donald Trump Will Hold, Social Network’s Oversight Board Rules
Posted on · While the panel upheld Facebook's suspension of the former president, it said the company's indefinite ban was wrong and gave Facebook six months to either ban Trump permanently or reinstate him.
Business
Reinstate Trump? Facebook Oversight Board Set To Rule On Indefinite Ban
Posted on · The independent Oversight Board on Wednesday is expected to say whether Facebook should uphold or reverse a ban on the former president put in place after the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
In-Depth
Rising Prices Are Making Houston Homebuyers Lower Their Expectations
Posted on · Houston homes remain relatively affordable compared to the rest of the country, but rising prices are making the search for the dream house harder.
Town Square
The Future Of The Workforce
Posted on · The pandemic created a sudden shift from in-office work requirements to scatter across millions of private homes. Now that vaccines are turning the tide, many are left wondering if they should return to a cubicle at all.
Politics
GOP Bill Would Limit A Texas Homeowner’s Ability To Sue Over Construction Defects
Posted on · The measure would slash the statute of repose to five years, although defects often take more than five years to manifest.
Town Square
Is The Economy On The Road To Recovery?
Posted on · Experts discuss and field listener questions on money, unemployment, taxes and the pandemic economy.
Business
United Airlines Could Lose Federal Funds Over Outsourcing Plan, Houston Congresswoman Says
Posted on · Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia says United could face a “carve back” of billions of dollars’ worth of payroll protection if it goes ahead with the subcontracting plan.