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Galveston Chamber CEO Balances Rising Costs With Cruise Boom, Women’s Conference

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Galveston Chamber CEO Balances Rising Costs With Cruise Boom, Women’s Conference

Galveston businesses are feeling the pinch of rising costs. Still, Chamber of Commerce CEO Gina Spagnola remains hopeful as the island prepares for a big tourism boost and its annual Women’s Conference.

Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future

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Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future

Sachs on the Seawall, a $540 million development project in Galveston, aims to revitalize the city with world-class hotels, dining, green spaces, and luxury housing. The initiative is expected to boost the local economy, generate jobs, and restore historic assets, all while preserving the island’s iconic charm.

Houston Sees 35,000 July Job Losses; Education Sector Bears Brunt

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Houston Sees 35,000 July Job Losses; Education Sector Bears Brunt

More than 35,000 jobs were lost across the Houston area in July, with schools and government employment leading the decline. Experts say summer layoffs are common, but this year’s numbers were steeper than usual.

HCC Becomes Houston City College to Reflect Growing Bachelor’s Programs

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HCC Becomes Houston City College to Reflect Growing Bachelor’s Programs

Houston Community College is officially changing its name to Houston City College after a board vote on June 18. The rebranding reflects the school's expanding roster of four-year degree programs and its effort to enhance its public image.

Houston Emerges as HQ Magnet, Strengthening Its National Corporate Influence

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Houston Emerges as HQ Magnet, Strengthening Its National Corporate Influence

Houston continues to cement its status as a national business powerhouse. Already the third-largest metro for Fortune 500 headquarters, it now ranks fourth in U.S. corporate HQ relocations between 2018 and 2024, tied with Phoenix, according to CBRE.

Houston Refinery Shift to Plastic Recycling Sparks Community Backlash

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Houston Refinery Shift to Plastic Recycling Sparks Community Backlash

After shutting down Texas’s oldest refinery, LyondellBasell is pivoting to plastic recycling at its Houston Ship Channel site—but residents and environmental advocates say they’ve been left out of the process.

Business and Economy

Galveston Chamber CEO Balances Rising Costs With Cruise Boom, Women’s Conference

Sachs on the Seawall: A $540 Million Vision for Galveston’s Future

Houston Sees 35,000 July Job Losses; Education Sector Bears Brunt

HCC Becomes Houston City College to Reflect Growing Bachelor’s Programs

Houston Emerges as HQ Magnet, Strengthening Its National Corporate Influence

Houston Refinery Shift to Plastic Recycling Sparks Community Backlash

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