Kyle R. Cotton - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/kyle-r-cotton/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:40:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://i0.wp.com/houstonnewmedia.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/cropped-cropped-Houston.png?fit=32%2C32&ssl=1 Kyle R. Cotton - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/kyle-r-cotton/ 32 32 103504436 Houston Ballet’s Nutcracker Market responsible for millions in regional revenue, hundreds of jobs https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-ballets-nutcracker-market-responsible-for-millions-in-regional-revenue-hundreds-of-jobs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-ballets-nutcracker-market-responsible-for-millions-in-regional-revenue-hundreds-of-jobs Fri, 25 Oct 2024 18:40:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ed006bd9f70f6c2b16a90423b3dad557 The Houston Ballet's popular fall Nutcracker Market returns on Nov. 14 to NRG Park — but its impact on both the regional economy and jobs will still be felt long after its conclusion on Nov. 17.

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]]> 836422 Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) gets more FAA funding for upgrades https://houstonnewmedia.org/houstons-george-bush-intercontinental-airport-iah-gets-more-faa-funding-for-upgrades/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houstons-george-bush-intercontinental-airport-iah-gets-more-faa-funding-for-upgrades Fri, 25 Oct 2024 13:00:24 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=56de798d44ec2748da58b87f2fa352a5 The Houston Airport System's latest FAA funding comes from $25 billion set aside from the 2021 infrastructure law to modernize U.S. airport infrastructure.

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]]> 836308 Memorial Park Conservancy CEO steps down after more than a decade https://houstonnewmedia.org/memorial-park-conservancy-ceo-steps-down-after-more-than-a-decade/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=memorial-park-conservancy-ceo-steps-down-after-more-than-a-decade Thu, 24 Oct 2024 19:27:23 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=84a62c3cba43291d70157b83da324c91 Shellye Arnold led the Memorial Park Conservancy for more than a decade, which included projects that have reshaped the park.

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]]> 836194 Houston-based Avelo Airlines launches new batch of routes from growing Florida hub https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-based-avelo-airlines-launches-new-batch-of-routes-from-growing-florida-hub/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-based-avelo-airlines-launches-new-batch-of-routes-from-growing-florida-hub Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:31:47 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=1433f15905a7dc6dce5c47135bc94b0b Houston-based Avelo Airlines is launching four new flights out of its new Lakeland International Airport (LAL) base this week with more to come.

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]]> 836218 Portillo’s looks to replicates DFW expansion success in Houston after first opening (PHOTOS) https://houstonnewmedia.org/portillos-looks-to-replicates-dfw-expansion-success-in-houston-after-first-opening-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=portillos-looks-to-replicates-dfw-expansion-success-in-houston-after-first-opening-photos Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:31:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=75408a66213e71f0a90ca908bd1372c0 After opening in DFW last year, iconic Chicago chain Portillo's is rolling out its Houston locations. Here's a look at the first one plus its expansion plan.

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]]> 835703 George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) international terminal expansion opens (PHOTOS) https://houstonnewmedia.org/george-bush-intercontinental-airport-iah-international-terminal-expansion-opens-photos/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=george-bush-intercontinental-airport-iah-international-terminal-expansion-opens-photos Wed, 23 Oct 2024 01:34:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=d0b6b72054a77e245a6f49056b36546a Bush Intercontinental Airport's Terminal D expansion, part of a nearly $1.46 billion project, adds more gates and 16 vendors, creating 250 jobs. Look inside.

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]]> 835355 Houston-based Nap Bar coming to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) international terminal https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-based-nap-bar-coming-to-george-bush-intercontinental-airport-iah-international-terminal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-based-nap-bar-coming-to-george-bush-intercontinental-airport-iah-international-terminal Tue, 22 Oct 2024 18:47:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9d531b2cf2919e594ea86d15089522b7 Nap Bar aims to use the airport location as a launching point to expand nationwide with the goal of opening 30 locations in three years.

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]]> 835163 New Houston-based fiber internet company launches in its first market https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-houston-based-fiber-internet-company-launches-in-its-first-market/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-houston-based-fiber-internet-company-launches-in-its-first-market Mon, 21 Oct 2024 21:10:15 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=78f2cac17f360ea153afc9be96f5ae4a The company has invested over $15 million in its initial network, which will serve 15,000 homes initially.

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]]> 834890 NRG Arena gets nearly 40% of Harris County’s polling location payouts https://houstonnewmedia.org/nrg-arena-gets-nearly-40-of-harris-countys-polling-location-payouts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=nrg-arena-gets-nearly-40-of-harris-countys-polling-location-payouts Mon, 21 Oct 2024 12:42:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c74b6031cbd9626fa394d038581bffe3 Harris County has paid almost $500,000 for polling locations this election cycle, with NRG Arena getting the largest payout of any site. Here's why.

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]]> 834717 First step of massive I-45 project breaks ground near downtown Houston https://houstonnewmedia.org/first-step-of-massive-i-45-project-breaks-ground-near-downtown-houston/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=first-step-of-massive-i-45-project-breaks-ground-near-downtown-houston Thu, 17 Oct 2024 02:09:56 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fdf68399b1fbc61c23ad0600cf30c9c5 The $13 billion project to transform Houston's highways and downtown area won't be fully complete until at least 2038, but the first step is underway.

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]]> 833084 The Original Ninfa’s Uptown executive chef shares her recipe for preserving, adding to restaurant’s legacy https://houstonnewmedia.org/the-original-ninfas-uptown-executive-chef-shares-her-recipe-for-preserving-adding-to-restaurants-legacy/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-original-ninfas-uptown-executive-chef-shares-her-recipe-for-preserving-adding-to-restaurants-legacy Tue, 15 Oct 2024 21:10:52 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c8f76f249bdf111b7ace081bfa255b03 Ever since Mama Ninfa stepped aside in the late 1990s, there had not been a female executive chef at The Original Ninfa's. That changed last year — and now, the Uptown location's new executive chef speaks exclusively with the Houston Business Journal a...

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]]> 832451 Iconic Chicago restaurant Portillo’s sets opening date for first Houston-area location https://houstonnewmedia.org/iconic-chicago-restaurant-portillos-sets-opening-date-for-first-houston-area-location/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=iconic-chicago-restaurant-portillos-sets-opening-date-for-first-houston-area-location Tue, 15 Oct 2024 19:17:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=74635d1bfcae6e430187ebc477a71a1a This is the first Portillo's location to open in the Houston metro area, and more will follow in the near future.

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]]> 832538 Pluckers working on Houston-area expansion, looking to add more https://houstonnewmedia.org/pluckers-working-on-houston-area-expansion-looking-to-add-more/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pluckers-working-on-houston-area-expansion-looking-to-add-more Mon, 14 Oct 2024 18:11:01 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3e687a08162724c05c5e1fa28d075a2f Pluckers Wing Bar's latest locations will expand its Houston-area footprint by 50%, and it's looking for more sites in the region.

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]]> 831922 Clutch City Cluckers owners to open new food truck offering halal burgers, hot dogs https://houstonnewmedia.org/clutch-city-cluckers-owners-to-open-new-food-truck-offering-halal-burgers-hot-dogs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=clutch-city-cluckers-owners-to-open-new-food-truck-offering-halal-burgers-hot-dogs Sat, 12 Oct 2024 15:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=46857efe262c244fd9a6d58d0efa694a After the success of food truck staple Clutch City Cluckers, its owners are introducing a new concept offering a twist on burgers and hot dogs.

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]]> 831220 Low-cost international flight coming to Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) https://houstonnewmedia.org/low-cost-international-flight-coming-to-houstons-george-bush-intercontinental-airport-iah/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=low-cost-international-flight-coming-to-houstons-george-bush-intercontinental-airport-iah Fri, 11 Oct 2024 19:09:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=9b4059f78d8e82e7eb72e0f80ec648aa The low-cost flight will start just a few months after George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) opens its expanded international terminal.

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]]> 830957 University of Houston announces $1 billion capital campaign to prepare for centennial https://houstonnewmedia.org/university-of-houston-announces-1-billion-capital-campaign-to-prepare-for-centennial/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=university-of-houston-announces-1-billion-capital-campaign-to-prepare-for-centennial Thu, 10 Oct 2024 22:03:38 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b5c10443b159f8df1cb752572518e85a UH's centennial campaign aims to transform the campus, add academic programming and create engagement with the community.

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]]> 830642 University of Houston get $10 million donation for football operations center project https://houstonnewmedia.org/university-of-houston-get-10-million-donation-for-football-operations-center-project/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=university-of-houston-get-10-million-donation-for-football-operations-center-project Wed, 09 Oct 2024 23:06:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=208f97c691cd029640913210244554c6 The University of Houston received a $10 million donation to support the new Memorial Hermann Football Operations Center.

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]]> 830168 City of Houston’s proposed tax rate stays flat thanks to 11th-hour state funding https://houstonnewmedia.org/city-of-houstons-proposed-tax-rate-stays-flat-thanks-to-11th-hour-state-funding/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=city-of-houstons-proposed-tax-rate-stays-flat-thanks-to-11th-hour-state-funding Wed, 09 Oct 2024 19:36:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a2ecac5a38c7d1e62701803cfbf64282 Houston City Council had competing tax rate proposals on the table, but funding from the state has allowed the proposed rate to stay flat.

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]]> 830091 Kinder-supported MacGregor Park renovation project receives $10 million grant https://houstonnewmedia.org/kinder-supported-macgregor-park-renovation-project-receives-10-million-grant/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=kinder-supported-macgregor-park-renovation-project-receives-10-million-grant Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:24:04 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=feb783523df74414d48718bf570ebf89 The latest MacGregor Park funding adds to a growing list of financial support for the project, which kicked off with a Kinder Foundation gift.

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]]> 829546 Houston Airport System parking revenue recovers to new high post-pandemic https://houstonnewmedia.org/houston-airport-system-parking-revenue-recovers-to-new-high-post-pandemic/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houston-airport-system-parking-revenue-recovers-to-new-high-post-pandemic Tue, 08 Oct 2024 10:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=81232fcaabc1a3d5480ede972a2011db The Houston Airport System's parking revenue is now higher than ever, and its concessions have seen similar performance.

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