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Squeaky Wheel Pushes Houston Restaurants to Upgrade Websites
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Squeaky Wheel Restaurant Marketing says Houston restaurants need faster, clearer websites as more diners browse menus, check hours, reserve tables and order online before visiting.
Exdion and The Hummel Group win Business Insurance consulting award
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Business Insurance named Exdion and The Hummel Group its 2026 Insurance Consulting Team of the Year for an AI-driven renewal workflow overhaul.
Harbor Energy adds Texas mineral rights sale guidance
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Harbor Energy has published new educational content for Texas families and individuals weighing a mineral rights sale, with a focus on owners who live out of state or manage inherited interests.
Owners in Honor teams with Patriot Mobile and America 250 to boost veteran business ownership
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Owners in Honor announced a partnership with Patriot Mobile tied to America 250, putting veteran business ownership on a national stage during the country’s semiquincentennial.
Hicks Family Lawyers breaks down the Texas divorce process
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Hicks Family Lawyers in Houston is trying to make divorce less intimidating by explaining the Texas process from first filing to final decree in plain language.
Texas students take top honors at National History Day
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Seventy-six Texas History Day students competed at the 2026 National History Day contest at the University of Maryland, where Texas entries earned first- and second-place finishes and appeared in every national showcase.
Noon Mirch brings back seven-day Indian lunch buffet in Webster
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Noon Mirch Kitchen + Bar will restart its seven-day Indian lunch buffet beginning Labor Day, Sept. 7, 2026, ending a pandemic-era pause that began in 2020. The Clear Lake restaurant is pairing the return with anniversary pricing, daily mimosa…
US Power expands solar operations into Texas, Florida and Illinois
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US Power is moving beyond California and Arizona into three new residential solar markets, bringing its factory-direct pricing model and review-driven sales approach to Texas, Florida and Illinois.
Small businesses push for more value from factoring as financial pressure rises
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Viva Capital says 94% of small businesses are dealing with financial challenges, driving more owners to seek flexible factoring terms and added services.
Texas nonprofit wins $250,000 grant to expand AI workforce training
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Texas Premier Technology Institute has secured $250,000 in Year 2 funding to grow its AI-enabled workforce programs for veterans, adult learners, career changers and underserved communities.
Texas 2036 says education reforms are boosting credentials and workforce links
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Texas 2036 released a new analysis Wednesday saying Texas’ K-12 and higher education reforms are producing gains for students, including a 532% jump in postsecondary credentials earned in high school since 2018. The report also warns that Texas…
TRII urges Texas lawmakers to back 765kV grid upgrades
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Texans for Responsible Infrastructure Investment submitted written testimony to a Texas Senate committee on July 29, 2026, arguing that Texas needs faster electric transmission expansion to keep pace with growth.
Merit Wellness expands men’s mental health care in Texas
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Merit Wellness is adding partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care for men in Austin and across Texas.
Barger & Associates marks 14 years in Southlake and expands across Texas
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Barger & Associates, the Southlake Allstate agency founded in 2012, is marking its 14th year with a team of more than 20 licensed professionals serving more than 70 Texas communities.
Amy's Attic Self Storage launches classroom supply drive in Central Texas
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Amy’s Attic Self Storage is collecting cleaning and sanitizing supplies for local elementary schools through its GERMageddon campaign from Aug. 1 to Sept. 30. The drive aims to ease teacher spending and help students return to healthier classrooms…
Shades or Shutters Medic launches new website for Greater Houston homeowners
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Shades or Shutters Medic has launched a new website to help Greater Houston homeowners compare custom blinds, shades, shutters, motorization and repair options.
Texas State student Leah Garcia rises fast in retail leadership
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Leah Garcia, a Texas State University marketing student in San Marcos, has advanced from sales associate to sole store manager at Barefoot Campus Outfitters while maintaining a full-time class load.
Texas real estate deals face more legal friction in 2026
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Texas Horizons Law Group says 2026 real estate transactions are being slowed less by market conditions than by missed legal details in title work, disclosures, deadlines, access rights, and closing documents.
Texas demand for low-cost health insurance keeps rising
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Texans are comparing more affordable health insurance options as medical costs and premiums stay top of mind for families, retirees and self-employed workers.
BJ's Sand Bagger expands flood protection operations across Texas
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BJ’s Sand Bagger is growing its flood and hurricane protection business from Pasadena as demand rises across Texas and the Gulf Coast.
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