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Education, Economic Development & DEI reporter @HOUbizjournal | Story idea? Email me: [email protected] | Houston Hispanic Chamber Emerging Leader '23

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Joined August 2022
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire is adding to his list of changes in 2024 with another new leadership appointment. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Houston Mayor Whitmire picks CenterPoint VP as new Metro chair, first Hispanic woman in role

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is adding to his list of changes in 2024 with the appointment of Elizabeth Gonzalez Brock as board chair of the Metropolitan Transit Authority of Harris County, commonly...

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"If the journalism program, in its current state, is the very best @UHouston can offer, then it should not offer one at all." Editorial from @TheDailyCougar, the University of Houston's student newspaper: thedailycougar.com/2024/02/1…

Staff Editorial: UH journalism program in desperate need of repair - The Cougar

The recent cuts to CLASS have accelerated an ongoing downward trajectory that culminated in the dismissal of as many as 60% of UH journalism professors at the end of last year, according to emails...

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If you're looking for an online MBA or other master's program, several offered by local universities have ranked among the best nationwide. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Houston-area universities claim several spots on U.S. News & World Report's best online program...

Rice University, the University of Houston, Texas A&M and more have claimed several spots on U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Online Program rankings. Click through to the story to see the...

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I'm visiting my uncle and his dog just got on the treadmill to do his exercises. My uncle said he does this a few times a day. He carries a toy in his mouth the entire time.
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Former Rice University President David Leebron will become president and CEO of a statewide organization later this year, but he'll remain a fixture in the Rice community. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Former Rice University President David Leebron to lead nonpartisan think tank Texas 2036

Former Rice University President David Leebron is taking his talents to Texas 2036 — a Dallas-based nonprofit policy organization — where he will serve as its next president and CEO. However, he'll...

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All but one school district in Harris County were found to be underfunded, according to a new report. That could be bad news for the region’s future workforce. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Nearly all of Harris County’s school districts are underfunded, could put future GDP, workforce at...

Despite the importance to the city’s future, all but one school district in Harris County is underfunded, which means further implications for student achievement, according to a new analysis from...

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Tilman Fertitta's posh Post Oak Hotel dropped in U.S. News & World Report's rankings but is still No. 1 in Houston. Check out the others that made the top 10. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

These are the best Houston-area hotels in 2024, US News & World Report says

Unsure where to stay during a visit to Houston? Or are you yearning for a staycation? U.S. News & World Report analyzed the top hotels for the area.

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A 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center planned for the growing 290 corridor is expected to employ 400 people when it opens. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Grainger plans to open one of its largest US facilities in Hockley, employ 400 people

Houston-based Hines will develop the 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center for Illinois-based W.W. Grainger (NYSE: GWW), a distributor of maintenance, repair and operating products. Click...

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Thank you, @HOUBizJournal & @HBJSofiaG, for highlighting Rice's newest institute. The WaTER Institute aims to develop accessible clean water technology for the city of Houston and across the world.
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Rice University's latest institute deals with something that affects everyone across the world. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Rice University launches Institute for Clean Water Technologies, Entrepreneurship and Research

This new WaTER Institute comes as Rice University continues to bolster its research efforts under President Reginald DesRoches' administration.

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Always interesting to report on new research efforts in the Houston area!
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Thank you, @HOUBizJournal & @HBJSofiaG, for highlighting Rice's newest institute. The WaTER Institute aims to develop accessible clean water technology for the city of Houston and across the world.
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Breaking: One of the first Sports Illustrated Resorts in the United States will be built between Houston and Galveston. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Exclusive: Sports Illustrated Resort planned next to Lago Mar lagoon in Texas City

Texas City will be home to one of the first-ever Sports Illustrated Resorts, next to the 12-acre Crystal Lagoon in Land Tejas’ master-planned community Lago Mar. Click through to the story for more...

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.@RiceUniversity is launching the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute, which aims to not only bolster the school's research efforts but also improve the lives of people in Houston and beyond. ow.ly/gmv150Qsgnc

Rice University launches Synthetic Biology Institute, aims to partner with health care, energy...

Rice University is launching the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute, which aims to not only bolster the school's research efforts but also improve the lives of people in Houston and beyond.

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Thank you @HOUBizJournal & @HBJNaomi! We’re very excited about this incredible partnership and the work advance decarbonization.
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Rice University has received $12.5 million from a major energy company to accelerate decarbonization efforts. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Woodside Energy gives $12.5 million to Rice University for decarbonization accelerator program

Australia-based Woodside Energy Group Ltd. (NYSE: WDS), which has a presence in Houston, is providing $12.5 million over five years to Rice University for a new accelerator program that aims to...

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Thank you @HOUBizJournal & @HBJSofiaG for the feature! We can’t wait to see all the incredible work from the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute.
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Rice University wants its newest institute to work with the Texas Medical Center and its members as well as major energy companies. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Rice University launches Synthetic Biology Institute, aims to partner with health care, energy...

Rice University is launching the Rice Synthetic Biology Institute, which aims to not only bolster the school's research efforts but also improve the lives of people in Houston and beyond.

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New TSU Flight Academy is coming to Ellington Airport! The new @TexasSouthern facility will train the next generation of pilots, mechanics and air traffic controllers. Construction is anticipated to finish in May 2025. Read More: bit.ly/3v7qKa2
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A local university's aviation program will soon soar to new heights thanks to a new facility at Ellington Airport. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

Houston approves $5.5M contract for Texas Southern University’s Flight Academy at Ellington Airport

During a Dec. 13 meeting, Houston City Council voted on two items to help move along the process for Texas Southern University’s Flight Academy at Ellington Airport.

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#UnitedAirlines (Nasdaq: UAL) has officially broken ground on the $2.6 billion redevelopment of Terminal B at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). However, the project is still awaiting funding approval from the city. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

United Airlines breaks ground on $2.6B Terminal B redevelopment project at IAH, other new develop...

During the Nov. 30 groundbreaking event for United Airlines' new $2.6 billion project, the airline shared more details about the expansion — which is currently awaiting final approval for the city's...

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United Airlines has lofty hiring goals despite labor shortages in the aviation industry and a growing need for even more employees in the future. bizjournals.com/houston/news…

How United Airlines gets creative to address workforce shortages, future growth goals

Coming out of the pandemic, labor shortage issues were seen across the aviation industry. Here's how United Airlines has responded and what it's doing to fill the future workforce pipeline.

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As a typical Houston driver, I learned a very valuable lesson from this story. I've known the woman who died for almost all my life thanks to grade school. Although we weren't friends, I have a very fond memory of her from about a decade ago. Rest in peace, sweet girl.
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Woman dies in hospital after being hit by 18-wheeler she cut off on Katy Freeway, police say abc13.com/woman-dead-katy-fr…

Woman dies in hospital after being hit by 18-wheeler she cut off on Katy Freeway, police say

Houston police said the woman changed lanes when it was unsafe, cutting off an 18-wheeler. The truck driver slammed into her and both vehicles ended up crashing into the HOV lane, police said.

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