Houston - Community Impact Newspaper: 6 of the 15 fastest-growing U.S. cities are in Texas
Georgetown topped the list, with its population increasing by 14.4%, or 10,887 people, from July 1, 2021 to July 1, 2022.
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Houston - Community Impact Newspaper: Amazon to close all book, 4-star and pop-up stores
Affected locations in Texas include stores in Northwest Austin, Friendswood, Frisco and The Woodlands.
Read MoreHouston - Community Impact Newspaper: Missouri City leaders promote new growth while fostering investment, revitalization
Missouri City leaders are focusing economic development efforts on two key parts of the city: encouraging new growth along Hwy. 6 near the Fort Bend Parkway Toll Road and promoting investment and redevelopment along Texas Parkway and Cartwright Roa…
Read MoreHouston - Community Impact Newspaper: My Spice Grocery now open in Missouri City
My Spice Grocery has a kitchen that prepares ready-to-eat snacks and preordered meals.
Read MoreHouston - Community Impact Newspaper: Hotworx to open Sugar Land studio in December
The 24-hour fitness facility will offer a variety of workouts including hot yoga and hot Pilates.
Read MoreHouston - Community Impact Newspaper: Early voting begins Nov. 29 in Missouri City City Council District A runoff election
Early voting in the runoff election ends Dec. 7. Election Day is Dec. 11.
Read MoreHouston - Community Impact Newspaper: Amazon fulfillment center opens 3.7 million-square-foot Richmond location
Since opening the Richmond fulfillment center, approximately 1,300 employees have been hired—a number that is expected to grow to 3,000 by the end of the year.
Read MoreHouston - Community Impact Newspaper: Sugar Land software company HCSS to expand following acquisition
HCSS was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo, according to information provided by a company leader at a Nov. 18 Fort Bend Economic Development Council meeting.
Read MoreHouston - Community Impact Newspaper: Katy area trails Fort Bend, Harris counties in COVID-19 vaccination rate
With 66% of the Katy area’s population age 12 and older fully vaccinated against COVID-19, the region has fallen behind both Fort Bend and Harris counties in terms of vaccinations, according to data from the Texas Department of State Health Service…
Read MoreHouston - Community Impact Newspaper: Applications open for Missouri City’s Facade Improvement Incentive Program after council approval
Missouri City businesses along Texas Parkway and Cartwright Road can now apply to the city’s Facade Improvement Incentive Program, a program that reimburses commercial businesses for up to 75% of upgrades or renovations done to their exteriors.
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