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Houston Children’s Charity raises $4 million to donate record number of wheelchair-accessible vans

Janet Miranda — Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Houston Children's Charity is gearing up for its most ambitious donation event ever, with a record-breaking number of wheelchair-accessible vans distributed and major names in attendance.

MD Anderson, Texas Children's to build Kinder Children's Cancer Care hospital with $150 million gift

Jishnu Nair — Wed, 14 May 2025 22:45:00 +0000

The two Texas Medical Center heavyweights received a major donation from one of Houston's largest nonprofit foundations to create a new hospital.

Kayne Anderson closes its largest-ever private equity fund focused on energy

Olivia Pulsinelli — Wed, 14 May 2025 19:59:04 +0000

This is the the third fund to continue Kayne Anderson’s strategy of “investing in high-quality private energy companies, primarily focused on acquiring and developing large-scale oil and natural gas assets that generate stable and predictable free cash flow,” the firm said.

Southwest files for permit to add international routes

Bill Hethcock — Wed, 14 May 2025 19:23:48 +0000

Southwest Airlines has filed an application seeking approval from the Department of Transportation to broaden its international flights. Approval would position the carrier to expand its international flights beyond its current network, which primarily includes Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean.

Oil-and-gas mineral rights co. Black Stone Minerals renews Houston headquarters lease

Jeff Jeffrey — Wed, 14 May 2025 18:57:44 +0000

The firm is one of the Houston area's largest public companies.

‘Female-forward’ PostScript HTX restaurant in Upper Kirby abruptly closes

Olivia Pulsinelli — Wed, 14 May 2025 18:27:55 +0000

The restaurant opened a little over a year ago in the space Del Frisco’s Grille vacated in 2018.

Aramco announces 34 agreements signed with US companies, many in Houston

Naomi Klinge — Wed, 14 May 2025 17:41:48 +0000

Aramco's massive investment push in the U.S. energy sector involves some familiar names from the Houston area. For instance, the state-run oil company could investment in Woodside Energy's Louisiana LNG project, formerly Driftwood LNG.

Aldine ISD, Memorial Hermann hope to use HEAL High School to challenge norms, create new partnerships

Jishnu Nair — Wed, 14 May 2025 17:18:21 +0000

A unique high school program in Aldine ISD is addressing the health care workforce shortage by giving students hands-on experience in a mock hospital setting. The district hopes this is just the beginning.

Conroe considers citywide development pause amid water capacity strain

Janet Miranda — Wed, 14 May 2025 13:01:22 +0000

Water capacity strain in Conroe is causing city officials to kickstart the process of enacting a citywide pause on developments. Meanwhile, developers' projects sit in limbo.

Intuitive Machines CEO reveals changes for next moon mission after Athena's tipped landing

Jishnu Nair — Wed, 14 May 2025 12:39:36 +0000

After a repeated issue led to rough landings for its first two lunar landers, Intuitive Machines has a plan for its next one. The Houston-based space company is targeting one moon mission per year.