AAA Texas projects a record-breaking 5.7 million Texans to travel over Thanksgiving, reflecting increased consumer confidence and surpassing pre-pandemic travel figures.
Houston is on track to welcome a record 54 million visitors in 2024, surpassing last year’s 51 million. This surge is driven by the city’s growing popularity as a convention destination and the expansion of key infrastructure, including the George R. Brown Convention Center.
The Texas Railroad Commission has issued an urgent $100 million funding request to address an increasing number of leaking oil wells and protect groundwater. The appeal follows a recent 100-foot geyser incident in West Texas, heightening concerns over contamination from oil field wastewater.
The long-awaited I-45 North Houston Highway Improvement Project is set to break ground this Wednesday, sparking anticipation and concern among residents regarding potential displacement and safety issues along the busy corridor.
Space City Credit Union is set to merge with TDECU, Houston's largest not-for-profit financial institution. The merger aims to enhance services and support for members, with TDECU's leadership promising to prioritize the needs of Space City’s members during the transition.
A U.S. federal court officer overseeing an auction of shares in the parent company of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum on Monday asked the judge in the case to intervene. This legal maneuver comes amid ongoing concerns and complexities involving the Venezuelan government and foreign assets.