Is Houston behind in preparing the future workforce?

Houston Biz Journal 10/1 1:00A Stefanie Solar Cruz

In today's rapidly evolving economy, the role of public education in preparing students for their future careers has never been more critical. A well-prepared workforce drives economic growth and ensures a prosperous future for the community....

Of 25 largest Houston-area banks, most saw local deposits decrease from 2022 to 2023

Houston Biz Journal 10/1 1:00A Chandler France

Most of the 25 largest banks in the Houston area saw their local deposits decrease over the past year, but the ranking of those banks shifted as some companies lost more deposits than others.

The Highlands opens 200-acre nature preserve

Houston Biz Journal 9/30 7:00P Caldwell Companies

The Highlands developed by Caldwell Communities is hosting a grand opening of the community’s 200-acre nature preserve with Party in The Preserve on Saturday, Oct. 21 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. With 13 builders offering new homes with prices starting...

Review: Waiting For Godot at Catastrophic

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/30 1:45A D. L. Groover

No one ever goes gentle into the night of Samuel Beckett. No one jumps in excitement at the chance to see one of his plays. Calling his works “plays” is an oxymoron. They are bleak and dark,...

Houston private equity firm jumps into residential development with San Jacinto County community

Houston Biz Journal 9/30 1:00A Florian Martin

Fields Cos. subsidiary Foxgate Capital has purchased 1,400 acres for an acreage home community near Willis.

Owner of Montalvo Tax Service in Houston Receives Jail Time

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/29 5:45P Dorothy Canelas

The owner of Montalvo Tax Service has been ordered to federal prison, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani. Jean Montalvo pleaded guilty June 30 to one count of making and subscribing a false return. U.S. District Judge David Hittner varied...

Suspect in Fatal Shooting Incident at Richmond Avenue Parking Lot Identified, Still at Large

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/29 5:43P Dorothy Canelas

Charges have been officially filed against the suspect wanted in connection to the fatal shooting of Zion Sneed, 24, who was found dead at 8602 Richmond Avenue on July 15. The suspect, Cameron Batts,...

Juvenile Suspect Arrested by Houston Police in Fatal Shooting on Richmond Avenue

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/29 5:39P Dorothy Canelas

Charges have been filed against a 16-year-old suspect in connection with the fatal shooting of 30-year-old Ledarrius Price that occurred on August 2 at 5600 Richmond Avenue. The suspect, whose identity cannot be disclosed due to legal reasons,...

Police Looking For Suspect in Fatal Stabbing in Southeast Houston

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/29 5:38P Dorothy Canelas

Police are currently investigating a fatal stabbing incident that occurred at 8219 Garden Parks Drive on Thursday, September 28, at approximately 4:05 p.m. The victim, believed to be between 20 and 25 years old, was involved in a verbal...

Man Sentenced to Life In Prison for Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Baytown

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/29 4:04P Dorothy Canelas

A Harris County jury on Thursday sentenced a 40-year-old man to life in prison and a $10,000 fine for the 2020 murder of his estranged girlfriend in Baytown, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “This...

All phases of Exploration Green flood-control project and park in Clear Lake complete

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 12:17P Sofia Gonzalez

Clear Lake City Water Authority will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Exploration Green on Sept. 30. The project, which transformed a former golf course into recreational green space with five massive detention ponds, was implemented to help...

Biden administration reveals plan to offer fewest offshore oil and gas leases in history

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 11:45A Naomi Klinge

The U.S. Department of the Interior has released its Proposed Final Program for the next five years of offshore oil and gas leasing, and it has the fewest lease sales in history. Click through to read more about what lease sales are planned and why.

Spencer Fane adds multiple Houston partners for intellectual property practice

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 9:43A Chandler France

Kansas City, Missouri-based law firm Spencer Fane LLP is growing its intellectual property team in Houston as IP and technology become an increasingly important part of business and law.

United enacts new policies for passengers who use wheelchairs after government investigation

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 9:30A Ben Miller

The moves come after a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation into a disability complaint filed against United by Engracia Figueroa.

Intuitive Machines opens $40M production center at Houston Spaceport ahead of moon mission

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 9:30A Jishnu Nair

After two years of construction, Intuitive Machines is opening its new 125,000-square-foot facility at the Houston Spaceport so it can send a lunar lander to the moon's surface.