Donors to Launch Houston Newsroom With $20M in Seed Funding
Five philanthropies have announced plans to spend more than $20 million to bolster news coverage in Houston, Texas, and create what they say will be one of the largest local nonprofit news organizations in the country.
Benchmark oil prices are at their highest point since 2014. Experts say that’s good for Houston’s economy
Benchmark oil prices hit their highest price point since 2014 on Wednesday, which experts say could mean an economic boom for Houston. Brent crude futures reached around $88 and West Texas Intermediate crude was around $86 for the day. About one-third of Houston's economy is tied to the oil and gas industry.
Harris County Adds $300M to Houston Canal Project Cost
Construction work is now restarting on the Houston Ship Canal Bridge in Texas. The bridge has been the subject of considerable controversy after construction was halted on the project over safety concerns.