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Pappas spokesperson: 'We feel that Houstonians deserve an honest and transparent process, and this didn’t happen'
By John Suayan | Mar 8, 2023
The Houston City Council voted to end its professional relationship with Pappas Restaurants on Wednesday, which has maintained four establishments at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) since the last decade, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
Halliburton CEO Miller: New board appointees Weiss and Smith 'have direct experience running large businesses in complex industries'
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2023
Houston-based oil field service company Halliburton has made two appointments to its board of directors, according to a press release.
Pappas on fight to keep eateries at Hobby: 'It is not apples to apples … It's an apple and an orange'
By John Suayan | Mar 1, 2023
The Houston City Council elected to revisit an item on Wednesday that could end a local popular restaurant group’s time at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) at a future meeting, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
Economic law professor in Senate testimony: Crypto's 'social value' is evident in financial access for 'unbanked' households, disaster relief
By Houston Daily Report | Feb 23, 2023
Professor Linda Jeng of the Georgetown Institute of International Economic Law was one of three witnesses that testified at the Feb. 14 Senate Banking Committee hearing on crypto, titled "Crypto Crash: Why Financial System Safeguards are Needed for Digital Assets." In her testimony, Jeng urged lawmakers to keep in mind that crypto is being used around the world as a bridge to enable more people to access financial opportunities and as a tool to bring aid to communities in need.
PJ's Coffee Spring Branch surprised local mail carriers and customers with coffee and gift cards for National Thank A Mail Carrier Day
By Press Release | Feb 10, 2023
In honor of National Thank A Mail Carrier Day, a local branch of PJ's Coffee Gifted Spring Branch Long Point USPS staff and customers with free coffee, gift cards, and a thank you note.
Founder of Mercer Street Financial gives his take on crypto, risks and Binance
By Mary Lou Lang | Feb 9, 2023
Cryptocurrency has been the focus of the news recently with the collapse of FTX and billions lost for investors. Government agencies in the U.S. and across the pond are calling for more regulation, as well as oversight committees.
Co-owner of Shaq-affiliated chicken restaurant on looming grand opening: 'We’ve been looking forward to this day since we signed the lease for the store'
By John Suayan | Feb 9, 2023
The Houston outpost of a fast-casual restaurant brand owned by former National Basketball Association (NBA) big man Shaquille “Shaq” O’Neal is expected to open this month – and while the exact date for the grand opening isn’t known yet – the people behind Big Chicken are in the process of assembling the team that’ll work on Westheimer Road near the South Gessner Road intersection, Houston CBS affiliate KHOU reported.
Frozen custard shop owner on rising egg prices: 'A lot of people are closing down and you know it’s scary to see that'
By John Suayan | Feb 3, 2023
The ongoing egg shortage has forced a longtime Houston eatery that specializes in frozen custard to reduce staff hours, according to a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
United Airlines cuts ribbon to newly expanded flight attendant center: 'This facility really brings to life really what’s on paper when it comes to training'
By John Suayan | Jan 18, 2023
United Airlines (UA) hopes its new training center in Houston will help the legacy carrier keep pace with the increasing demand in air travel.
Billeri assumes role as head of Members Choice Credit Union: 'His entrepreneurial and business-building competencies will lead MCCU into the future'
By John Suayan | Jan 18, 2023
Luke Billeri has begun his new position as the chief executive officer (CEO) of Houston-based financial institution Members Choice Credit Union (MCCU), per a press release.
NAPE Expo organizer: Abbott, governors part of 'one of the best speaker lineups we’ve ever assembled'
By John Suayan | Jan 16, 2023
Gov. Greg Abbott is slated to participate in a panel discussion with his counterparts, Govs. J. Kevin Stitt (R-OK) and Mark Gordon (R-WY), at the NAPE Summit Energy Business Conference on Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the George R. Brown Convention Center (GRB) in Houston, according to a press release.
Campo begins new term as Port Commission chair: 'He will continue to guide the strategic development of the Houston Ship Channel'
By John Suayan | Jan 12, 2023
The Harris County Commissioners Court and the Houston City Council held its joint meeting on Monday to reappoint Ric Campo as chairman of the Port Commission of the Port of Houston Authority, per a press release.
Major FAA computer failure grounds flights at Bush, across nation: 'We continue to look into the cause of the initial problem'
By John Suayan | Jan 11, 2023
Departing flights from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) on Wednesday were among the thousands nationwide that were affected by a major Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) computer failure.
Russo: 'We're thrilled to grow our international footprint and showcase our elevated upscale casual dining experience in Saudi'
By John Suayan | Jan 3, 2023
Houston-based fast-casual restaurant chain Russo's New York Pizzeria & Italian Kitchen marked the opening of its fourth eatery in Saudi Arabia late last month, according to a press release.
Dallas woman one millionth passenger to set sail from Port of Galveston in 2022: 'This is our sixth cruise this year'
By John Suayan | Jan 3, 2023
The Port of Galveston recorded its one millionth cruise passenger of 2022 late last month, per a press release.
Southwest Airlines: 'Our heartfelt apologies for this are just beginning'
By John Suayan | Dec 27, 2022
Frustration and disappointment were evident among thousands of passengers at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) on Monday as Southwest Airlines (SWA) was prompted to either cancel or delay flights, Houston-based media outlets reported.
G&A Partners' Allen on new regional sales head Melhorn: 'An exceptional leader with experience both in the HCM industry and the Houston area'
By John Suayan | Dec 27, 2022
Houston-based national professional employer organization G&A Partners has tabbed Mary Drake Melhorn as its Houston regional sales director, a company-issued press release said.
ExxonMobil's McKee on new advanced recycling facility in Baytown: 'There is substantial demand for recycled plastics'
By John Suayan | Dec 27, 2022
ExxonMobil opened a new large-scale advanced recycling facility in Baytown earlier this month, per a company-issued press release.
ERCOT's Vegas: 'There’s a low probability scenario where there’s very high peak load and extreme outages'
By John Suayan | Dec 22, 2022
Approximately six months after many questioned whether it was prepared for scorching summer temperatures, the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) is under scrutiny again, this time for its ability to soldier through another potentially dangerous blast of cold weather.
Turbulence rocks Houston-bound flight, five sent to hospital: 'We’re grateful to our crew for their efforts to ensure the safety of our employees and customers'
By John Suayan | Dec 20, 2022
An international United Airlines (UA) flight from Rio de Janeiro to Houston’s George Bush International Airport (IAH) encountered unexpected turbulence, causing at least five people aboard to suffer injuries, Houston-based media outlets reported.