Texas coalition advocating for legislation to curb hidden credit card fees
According to Texans Against Hidden Credit Card Fees, during the 2024 holiday season, consumers in the Houston area paid over…
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Dockworkers in Houston, across U.S. threaten to strike against automation, creating uncertainty
Washington Just as President-elect Donald Trump arrives to the White House, 45,000 U.S. longshoremen are threatening to go on strike,…
Oil and gas activity begins 2025 on an up note
Over the coming months, leaders in the oil and gas industry anticipate a minor improvement in the industry. The most…
Texas lawmakers seek reform of controversial tax exemption for affordable housing
A contentious system designed to grant tax exemptions for multifamily housing projects with affordable units is being targeted by some…
TCEQ to hear public comment on proposed Missouri City concrete plant
Public comments on a planned specialized concrete batch factory in Missouri City will be heard by the Texas Commission on…
General Motors reportedly scraps autonomous vehicles months after Houston relaunch of Cruise
According to the Associated Press, General Motors (GM) announced it would withdraw funding from the project and completely abandon robotaxis…
City of Houston considers regulations for Airbnb, Vrbo, other short-term rentals
AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File The City of Houston is thinking about enforcing rules on the market for short-term rentals, which…
Patrick calls for blanket ban on sales of THC products
During the 2025 legislative session, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stated that he will advocate for a statewide prohibition on the…