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University of North Texas adds Jim Carlough leadership book to business curriculum
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The University of North Texas has formally adopted Jim Carlough’s The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership as a recommended resource in its Sales and Marketing Leadership curriculum.
Christopher Burt lands top Doyle’s Guide honor in Houston probate litigation
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BoyarMiller shareholder Christopher Burt was named a Preeminent lawyer in Doyle’s Guide 2026 for Leading Trusts, Estates & Probate Litigation Lawyers in Houston.
Barbara Hummel builds banking career on faith and relationships
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Barbara Hummel, a vice president and regional banking manager in San Antonio, has spent more than 30 years in financial services focused on service, integrity and client relationships.
Houston attorney joins lawsuit challenging Texas CAIR designation
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Houston civil rights attorney Neeloy Azad has joined the discovery team in a federal lawsuit challenging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s designation of CAIR as a foreign terrorist organization.
Texas voters back stronger water planning as historic investment begins
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A new Texas 2036 poll finds 79% of Texas voters call water security extremely or very important as the state prepares to deploy a major new funding stream for water infrastructure.
TEXO Foundation launches mobile construction workshop in North Texas
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The TEXO Foundation has launched the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Workshop in Texas to expose North Texas students to construction careers and help address the region’s labor shortage.
U.S. officials to brief companies at Venezuela Reawakening Summit in Houston
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A Houston summit on Sept. 17 will bring U.S. Commerce and Treasury representatives together with business leaders to discuss Venezuela market entry, sanctions and licensing, as a historic oil agreement draws fresh attention to the country….
U.S. data center growth accelerates on AWS, Anthropic and power deals
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Aterio’s September 2026 update says August brought a surge of hyperscale campus planning, new permits and power agreements across Texas, the Midwest and other major U.S. markets.
Elbit's U.S. segment rebrands as Twenty-Six Defense
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Elbit Systems Ltd. is renaming its U.S. operating segment Twenty-Six Defense, a move meant to signal deeper investment in domestic design, engineering and manufacturing for U.S. customers.
Sarah Green launches construction recruitment firm in Austin
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Sarah Green has launched The Green Solution LLC in Austin to recruit commercial construction talent across Central Texas, including Austin and San Antonio.
Clark Roofing highlights operations-first commercial roofing in Central Texas
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Clark Roofing says its work on Temple’s public library and the Central Texas Regional Airport shows how it handles complex commercial roofing projects across Central Texas.
SALT launches September fundraiser for muscular dystrophy research
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SALT Plumbing, Air & Electric has opened its annual September campaign for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Month, with donations going to the Coalition to Cure Calpain 3. The company will match the first $10,000 raised as it seeks to hit…
Texas voters back tougher rules on healthcare prices and ownership, poll finds
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A new Texas 2036 poll says overwhelming majorities of registered voters want more transparency, stronger merger oversight and clearer ownership disclosures in healthcare.
Texas plumber licensing change fuels DFW growth and new businesses
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A Texas law and board rule change are making it faster for journeyman plumbers to reach master status, and DFW contractors say the shift is already boosting staffing, entrepreneurship and service capacity.
Brad Thomas Wyly highlights Houston injury and insurance practice
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Brad Thomas Wyly, co-founder of Wyly & Cook, PLLC, is being recognized for his work in personal injury and bad-faith insurance litigation in Houston and across Texas.
Hannover House expands Hemdale comeback with 11-film slate
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Hannover House is rebuilding the Hemdale Film Corporation brand with an 11-feature production slate, including four tentpole titles and a first-look trailer that has already drawn more than 220,000 YouTube views.
TGR Learning Lab Philadelphia marks first anniversary after serving 12,000 students
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TGR Foundation says its Philadelphia Learning Lab has reached more than 12,000 students since opening in 2025 at the Cobbs Creek Golf & Education Campus.
AWAKE Houston to bring worship, prayer and gospel rally to Sugar Land
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AWAKE America will gather Greater Houston Christians on Sept. 19, 2026, for AWAKE Houston at the Smart Financial Centre at Sugar Land. The event aims to unite believers for worship, prayer and Gospel proclamation, with Dr. Michael Youssef, Chris…
Mentor Solutions targets side hustlers with business-building services
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Mentor Solutions launched in Houston with a pitch to help people turning skills and side hustles into structured businesses.
Parkwoods Wealth Partners adds Gessner Wealth Strategies in Houston
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Parkwoods Wealth Partners said Houston-based Gessner Wealth Strategies joined the firm on Aug. 31, 2026, giving Parkwoods a second advisor presence in Houston.
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