Man Sentenced to Life In Prison for Murder of Ex-Girlfriend in Baytown

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/29 4:04P Dorothy Canelas

A Harris County jury on Thursday sentenced a 40-year-old man to life in prison and a $10,000 fine for the 2020 murder of his estranged girlfriend in Baytown, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced. “This...

All phases of Exploration Green flood-control project and park in Clear Lake complete

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 12:17P Sofia Gonzalez

Clear Lake City Water Authority will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for Exploration Green on Sept. 30. The project, which transformed a former golf course into recreational green space with five massive detention ponds, was implemented to help...

Biden administration reveals plan to offer fewest offshore oil and gas leases in history

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 11:45A Naomi Klinge

The U.S. Department of the Interior has released its Proposed Final Program for the next five years of offshore oil and gas leasing, and it has the fewest lease sales in history. Click through to read more about what lease sales are planned and why.

Spencer Fane adds multiple Houston partners for intellectual property practice

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 9:43A Chandler France

Kansas City, Missouri-based law firm Spencer Fane LLP is growing its intellectual property team in Houston as IP and technology become an increasingly important part of business and law.

United enacts new policies for passengers who use wheelchairs after government investigation

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 9:30A Ben Miller

The moves come after a lengthy investigation by the U.S. Department of Transportation into a disability complaint filed against United by Engracia Figueroa.

Intuitive Machines opens $40M production center at Houston Spaceport ahead of moon mission

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 9:30A Jishnu Nair

After two years of construction, Intuitive Machines is opening its new 125,000-square-foot facility at the Houston Spaceport so it can send a lunar lander to the moon's surface.

Galveston Wharves awarded $42.3M in state funding, largest grant in its history

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 9:17A Sofia Gonzalez

The Galveston Wharves will soon embark on a major cargo infrastructure project thanks to $42.3 million in state funding — the largest-ever grant received in its history. The funding will also be used for restorations of a section of the port’s...

Ineos to acquire Texas City plant from Eastman Chemical Co. for $490M

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 8:02A Naomi Klinge

Ineos Group Ltd. is acquiring a Texas City acetic acid plant from Eastman Chemcial Co. (NYSE: EMN) for $490 million. Click through to read more about the details of the deal.

The Whistleblowers Lawsuit Against Texas AG Paxton Will Return To District Court

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/29 5:52A Faith Bugenhagen

On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled that a whistleblower lawsuit against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton could return to trial in Travis County District Court. This comes days after four former...

University of Houston-Downtown sees graduation rates increase, eyes more growth

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 2:43A Sofia Gonzalez

The University of Houston-Downtown is making strides in areas such as graduation rates, programs offered, community engagement and more, President Loren Blanchard said during his Sept. 26 state of the university address. But there are still more...

'The next generation of sports owners': How Ted Segal is transforming Houston Dynamo Football Club

Houston Biz Journal 9/29 1:55A Chandler France

“(Ted Segal) is the next generation of sports owners,” MLS Commissioner Don Garber said. “If all owners in all sports, whether it's MLS or others, have the same level of ambition, optimism and enthusiasm (as Segal), they’re going to be successful.”

A Government Shutdown Could AEfect Food Insecurity Here in Houston

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/28 11:30P Faith Bugenhagen

After Agustina Soza's husband was deported to Mexico, she found herself in a position she never thought she would be as a single mother supporting her seven young children. If not for her local...

Barcelona Wine Bar Comes to Houston, Mandito's Will Open in Katy

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/28 11:30P Lorretta Ruggiero

Barcelona Wine Bar, 1731 Westheimer, is now open. It's the 20th location for the tapas and wine bar brand and the first for Houston. It offers an array of Old World varietals but it also boasts one of...

Things To Watch: The Creator

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/28 11:00P Pete Vonder Haar

Title: The Creator Describe This Movie In One Styx Lyric: MR. ROBOTO: I'm not a robot without emotions, I'm not what you see I've come to help you with your problems, so we can be free Brief Plot...

Texans Look for Second Consecutive Win With Stelers in Town

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/28 11:00P Sean Pendergast

It's amazing how quickly things can ebb and flow in the National Football League. Less than two weeks ago, the Houston Texans, who came into the season generating as much excitement as they have since...