Plamedie Ifasso - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/plamedie-ifasso/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Tue, 13 May 2025 02:24:28 +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 Plamedie Ifasso - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/plamedie-ifasso/ 32 32 103504436 Dallas golf course operator acquires The Woodlands Country Club, growing Texas footprint https://houstonnewmedia.org/dallas-golf-course-operator-acquires-the-woodlands-country-club-growing-texas-footprint/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=dallas-golf-course-operator-acquires-the-woodlands-country-club-growing-texas-footprint Tue, 13 May 2025 02:24:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=a7c29de4965663314483bfad845f7e06 The previous owner invested about $15 million in various renovations since 2020, including the addition of pickleball courts and upgrades to clubhouses. Arcis plans to invest more than $30 million in course and amenities enhancements.

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]]> 952621 Texas bullet train backer vows to push ‘shovel ready’ project forward after feds pull plug https://houstonnewmedia.org/texas-bullet-train-backer-vows-to-push-shovel-ready-project-forward-after-feds-pull-plug/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=texas-bullet-train-backer-vows-to-push-shovel-ready-project-forward-after-feds-pull-plug Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:49:16 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e30443f50a4d11aeaa23ec159ecb2911 The Fort Worth-based lead investor, who recently bought out the longtime Japanese investors in the Dallas-to-Houston bullet train venture, called the recent decision to terminate federal funding "good news" for the "shovel ready" project.

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]]> 939810 Fort Worth businessman becomes lead backer of Houston-to-Dallas bullet train https://houstonnewmedia.org/fort-worth-businessman-becomes-lead-backer-of-houston-to-dallas-bullet-train/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fort-worth-businessman-becomes-lead-backer-of-houston-to-dallas-bullet-train Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:59:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=f281a1194cdde32f761b64bdb7652701 Local CEO, university board member and author — those are just some of the ways to describe Fort Worth businessman John Kleinheinz. Another descriptor was recently added to the list: the lead backer of the Dallas-to-Houston bullet train project.

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]]> 937145 Pioneer repays incentives in Irving following Exxon buyout https://houstonnewmedia.org/pioneer-repays-incentives-in-irving-following-exxon-buyout/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=pioneer-repays-incentives-in-irving-following-exxon-buyout Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:28:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=74036fd57222a63c7971adfb579878bf Fallout continues from Exxon Mobil Corp.'s acquisition of Pioneer Natural Resources Co., previously the largest energy company based in Dallas-Fort Worth. Learn more about the recent decision to terminate an incentives deal in Irving.

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]]> 895994 Invitation Homes agrees to pay $48M settlement to FTC https://houstonnewmedia.org/invitation-homes-agrees-to-pay-48m-settlement-to-ftc/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=invitation-homes-agrees-to-pay-48m-settlement-to-ftc Tue, 24 Sep 2024 19:35:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ee7c2004118683c750f13af28d0f53d0 The federal complaint alleges the single-family landlord deceived renters about leasing costs, withheld security deposits and used unfair eviction practices.

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]]> 822944 Google plans to invest $1 billion this year in Texas, where it has huge data centers and office hubs https://houstonnewmedia.org/google-plans-to-invest-1-billion-this-year-in-texas-where-it-has-huge-data-centers-and-office-hubs/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=google-plans-to-invest-1-billion-this-year-in-texas-where-it-has-huge-data-centers-and-office-hubs Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:40:30 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=4a06ca65109b18511e144a23b748bfcd Google has become a major economic force in the state but has faced some challenges.

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]]> 807275 On the road to 200: Big plans in store for gym that recently bought Texans Fit https://houstonnewmedia.org/on-the-road-to-200-big-plans-in-store-for-gym-that-recently-bought-texans-fit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=on-the-road-to-200-big-plans-in-store-for-gym-that-recently-bought-texans-fit Tue, 30 May 2023 18:30:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0ea8136a1bc3982fc60f14c85c3c4dd4 EoS Fitness recently purchased Houston chain Texans Fit – but that's not the end of the Dallas-based company's growth plans. With a strategy involving both ground-up and second-gen real estate, EoS has its eye on the 200 mark for its corporate-owned fi...

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]]> 605905 High-tech chain OHM Fitness plans to add Texas locations with new franchise partner https://houstonnewmedia.org/high-tech-chain-ohm-fitness-plans-to-add-texas-locations-with-new-franchise-partner/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=high-tech-chain-ohm-fitness-plans-to-add-texas-locations-with-new-franchise-partner Tue, 23 May 2023 17:49:53 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=dd93b770b4a55bb1599c20e97d7cd69c An established franchisee plans to grow the Ohm Fitness brand, a concept utilizing science and technology for a more effective workout, in Dallas-Fort Worth and across Texas.

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]]> 602539 Tuesday Morning going out of business, closing remaining stores, including in Houston area https://houstonnewmedia.org/tuesday-morning-going-out-of-business-closing-remaining-stores-including-in-houston-area/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tuesday-morning-going-out-of-business-closing-remaining-stores-including-in-houston-area Mon, 01 May 2023 19:54:59 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=76d7ebed3fe2aa8ddf603e3d037c336a The sale of the retailer to a liquidation company was approved April 27.

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]]> 590601 SEC office in Fort Worth investigating underwriter disclosures on ESG issues https://houstonnewmedia.org/sec-office-in-fort-worth-investigating-underwriter-disclosures-on-esg-issues/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sec-office-in-fort-worth-investigating-underwriter-disclosures-on-esg-issues Fri, 14 Jan 2022 19:02:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=66f08e396931bf4ffc566be2ec456e3e Many banks have been implementing policies that limit their involvement with firearm and fossil fuel companies.

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]]> 235336 Higher prices, supply chain interruptions and labor shortage worsening in Texas manufactured housing https://houstonnewmedia.org/higher-prices-supply-chain-interruptions-and-labor-shortage-worsening-in-texas-manufactured-housing/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=higher-prices-supply-chain-interruptions-and-labor-shortage-worsening-in-texas-manufactured-housing Wed, 15 Dec 2021 19:41:11 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=380fd7eb7f07dee0c7b8e1e4a1d3e7be According to a survey, Texas’ manufactured housing is facing worsening labor shortages, supply chain interruptions and increasing prices.

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]]> 218687 CBRE-backed company collaborating with Shell to develop renewable energy supply, storage systems https://houstonnewmedia.org/cbre-backed-company-collaborating-with-shell-to-develop-renewable-energy-supply-storage-systems/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=cbre-backed-company-collaborating-with-shell-to-develop-renewable-energy-supply-storage-systems Tue, 07 Dec 2021 13:50:35 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=70a30525c776a83074018249355a7cc3 The two companies work to find opportunities to create integrated renewable energy supply and on-site storage solutions for consumers and properties managed by Dallas-based commercial real estate giant CBRE.

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]]> 213848 AECOM selling oil and gas maintenance unit https://houstonnewmedia.org/aecom-selling-oil-and-gas-maintenance-unit/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=aecom-selling-oil-and-gas-maintenance-unit Fri, 03 Dec 2021 18:50:14 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=890cbfc684cdb1a205504d1e566042d9 The deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022 and is part of both companies' strategic plans.

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]]> 212164 Shipley Do-Nut adding 25 locations across Dallas-Fort Worth https://houstonnewmedia.org/shipley-do-nut-adding-25-locations-across-dallas-fort-worth/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shipley-do-nut-adding-25-locations-across-dallas-fort-worth Fri, 19 Nov 2021 18:59:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3a7a45fe15d66f32d2a8a3005cfc7029 Houston-based Shipley Do-Nut plans to open 300 additional stores over the next five years in Texas and the Southwest region.

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]]> 204820 Photos: Fairfield property with Texas’ largest private lake for sale for $110.55M https://houstonnewmedia.org/photos-fairfield-property-with-texas-largest-private-lake-for-sale-for-110-55m/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=photos-fairfield-property-with-texas-largest-private-lake-for-sale-for-110-55m Wed, 13 Oct 2021 19:58:40 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=ef99f1892fc1f5a0d6cbb15cc41bd5c2 Fairfield Lake is roughly 150 miles north of downtown Houston and features a nearly 2,400-acre private lake, hardwood forest and multiple boat launches.

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