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University of Houston advocates for legislative priorities at virtual Day at the Capitol

By April Bamburg | Feb 11, 2021

The University of Houston will outline its legislative priorities in the virtual UH Day at the Capitol, at 6 p.m.

Houston's multifamily and commercial construction starts drop 47% in 2020

By April Bamburg | Feb 10, 2021

The value of multifamily and commercial construction projects in Houston in 2020 has been valued at $4.5 billion, a 47% percent drop from the previous year.

Booking platform ClassPass chooses Houston for its fourth office

By April Bamburg | Feb 10, 2021

ClassPass is coming to Houston.

Houston's 2019 fiscal health receives a 'D' in Truth in Accounting report

By April Bamburg | Jan 27, 2021

A Truth in Accounting report ranked Houston 58th out of 75 cities nationally in its financial health based on the 2019 fiscal year (FY).

Women's Business Center opens in Houston, thanks to grant from Small Business Administration

By April Bamburg | Jan 15, 2021

The U.S. Small Business Administration has made grant funding available to create a Women’s Business Center in Houston.

Free course teaches business leaders how to navigate City of Houston procurement system

By April Bamburg | Jan 15, 2021

The Office of Business Opportunity and Level 3 Corporation is sponsoring a class for contractors interested in working with the City of Houston, the private sector, and other governmental agencies.

Houston installs mini murals highlighting National Human Trafficking Awareness Month

By April Bamburg | Jan 12, 2021

The City of Houston is launching an art-filled campaign to highlight the issue of human trafficking during Human Trafficking Awareness Month.

Several Houston restaurants close for business due to COVID-19 difficulties

By April Bamburg | Oct 16, 2020

Texas may be reopening slowly, but Houston area restaurants continue to struggle after several months of restrictions meant to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result many Houston restaurant owners have decided that they cannot reopen to the public.

Many Houston area restaurants, retailers and fitness centers closing due to the pandemic

By April Bamburg | Oct 15, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has affected so many aspects of everyday life, but for many of Houston’s business owners, it has meant difficult choices.

COVID-19 puts 2 Lucky's locations in Houston out of business

By April Bamburg | Jul 3, 2020

A popular Houston sports bar will close two locations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community members, real estate developer seek to bring affordable housing, pride to Houston's Fifth Ward

By April Bamburg | Jun 18, 2020

A Houston real estate developer is joining with community members and local organizations to develop several blocks in Houston’s Fifth Ward, including a former grocery store, to transform the spaces into affordable housing for the community, including rental homes for elderly couples and families who are longtime residents of the area, according to a June 11 report by ABC13.

Two teens saved from human trafficking, two suspects arrested

By April Bamburg | Jun 12, 2020

Two teens were saved from a human trafficking situation and two adult suspects were arrested after a call from the Petro Truck Stop near I-10 and Walden Road on June 4, according to a Beaumont Police Department press release.

Texas attorney general releases first phase of a 5-year plan to fight human trafficking

By April Bamburg | May 22, 2020

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on May 6 released the first phase of a five-year strategic plan to stop and prevent human trafficking in Texas.

From Dallas City Wire

Landowners imperil high-speed rail between Dallas, Houston

By April Bamburg | 4 years ago

Landowners in central Texas are fighting Texas Central Partners’ efforts to build a high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston.

Community members, constables and commissioners down a proposal to study ending Harris County's contract patrol program

By April Bamburg | Mar 16, 2020

Harris County elected officials on both sides of the aisle showed up together on Tuesday to voice their opposition to a study of contracts held by constables under the Harris County Contract Patrol Program,” proposed by Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia (D-Precinct 2).

Houston residents should be cautious with free tax prep services, 60 Plus Association says

By April Bamburg | Feb 11, 2020

Residents in West Houston and Katy have new resources to get help filing their taxes this year, because the AARP Tax-Aide program has nine sites in those areas and will offer services through April 15, according to the Houston Chronicle.