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Idea Public Schools fires executives amid investigation

Steven Santana — Wed, 26 May 2021 03:28:15 +0000

The school system has already handed over its findings from its investigation to the authorities.

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High-end Houston steakhouse planning location on San Antonio’s River Walk

Steven Santana — Tue, 25 May 2021 20:27:57 +0000

Houston steakhouse Brenner's boasts high-quality cuts in a high-end atmosphere. In San Antonio, the company has filed to open a location overlooking the River Walk.

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Popular Houston Cajun restaurant BB’s Tex-Orleans plans first San Antonio location

Steven Santana — Wed, 28 Apr 2021 13:02:32 +0000

The restaurant offers up Southern Cajun fare and marries it with the founder's love for Tex-Mex.

Dutch Bros. Coffee lays out Texas expansion plan

Steven Santana — Thu, 15 Apr 2021 18:46:14 +0000

The company's intention is to have 35 stores in Texas over the next few years and is already planning some in Houston.

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Whataburger paying over $90M in employee bonuses

Steven Santana — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 12:36:36 +0000

The bonuses also come with the a new compensation plan for general managers, who will soon receive a new title.

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Texas Restaurant Association CEO picked for role at national level

Steven Santana — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:29:16 +0000

Texas Restaurant Association President and CEO Emily Williams Knight will soon transition to a role with the national association.

Knight has been picked for the chief collaboration officer and executive vice president of industry relations for the N...

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H-E-B to urge customers: Stay masked in its stores next week

Steven Santana — Wed, 03 Mar 2021 13:25:20 +0000

H-E-B LP will urge customers to follow its in-store mask policies despite Gov. Greg Abbott issuing an order lifting mask mandates and capacity limits next week.

Representatives with the San Antonio-based grocery store chain have told news outlets that...

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Podcast: Even as a child, this San Antonio restaurateur knew what she wanted

Steven Santana — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 20:23:30 +0000

Lisa Wong went from a Saturday morning lemonade stand to what is now a recognizable name in San Antonio's Mexican restaurant scene. Find out more in the latest episode of the Texas Business Minds podcast.

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H-E-B looks to deploy Swisslog robots to handle booming delivery and pickup business

Steven Santana — Wed, 16 Sep 2020 13:31:13 +0000

H-E-B LP has partnered with Switzerland-based Swisslog Logistics Inc. to deploy automated micro-fulfillment centers to streamline its growing curbside and delivery service.

Swisslog's AutoStore system enables the retail chain to efficiently meet the g...

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Texans on unemployment will soon have to show proof of job search again

Steven Santana — Wed, 17 Jun 2020 19:35:05 +0000

People receiving unemployment will soon have to show proof that they are seeking work, the Texas Workforce Commission said.

The requirement was suspended due to the Covid-19 crisis, but the TWC will reinstate it on July 6, according to a news release....

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Ikea reopens its Houston location

Steven Santana — Tue, 09 Jun 2020 20:05:33 +0000

Ikea has reopened its Houston location, but customers must follow safety measures when entering the store.

The Swedish furniture store company announced the reopening on its website this week after Gov. Greg Abbott enacted the next phase of Texas' re...

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Texas waives expensive late fees for bars

Steven Santana — Fri, 22 May 2020 19:50:27 +0000

Gov. Greg Abbott waived late fees for Texas Alcohol and Beverage Commission license and permit renewals on May 20.

According to a news release, the waiver only applies to permits and licenses that expired on or after March 13. Bars in Houston were for...

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H-E-B extends temporary pay increase for hourly employees

Steven Santana — Wed, 20 May 2020 23:02:53 +0000

H-E-B LP is extending the temporary $2-an-hour pay increase for employees through June 21.

The San Antonio-based grocer announced the extension of its Texas Proud Pay in a companywide email obtained by the San Antonio Business Journal May 20. The hour...

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas policy change eases access to COVID-19 treatment

Steven Santana — Fri, 03 Apr 2020 23:57:45 +0000

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas will waive member cost-sharing to ease access to COVID-19 treatment, the state's largest health insurance provider announced April 3.

The waiver applies to deductibles, copays and coinsurance related to treatment f...

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H-E-B commits millions to community support, coronavirus research

Steven Santana — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 17:03:53 +0000

H-E-B committed $3 million to support local organizations combatting the spread of coronavirus and helping people most in need, the grocery chain announced March 16.

San Antonio-based H-E-B will donate $300,000 of the total commitment to assist Texas ...

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas fined $10M

Steven Santana — Mon, 09 Mar 2020 19:47:30 +0000

The state fined Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas $10 million and ordered the company to pay restitution to its customers after the company delayed payment of certain claims and marketed incorrect information regarding its health care plans.

The Texas D...

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Texas Lyceum names 3 Houston leaders to 2020 board of directors

Steven Santana — Fri, 21 Feb 2020 16:48:48 +0000

Austin-based nonprofit Texas Lyceum has named 18 leaders from across the state to its 2020 board of directors.

This year's Houston representatives are:

Laird Doran, vice president of government relations and senior counsel, The Friedkin Group
Veroni...

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