W. Scott Bailey - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/w-scott-bailey/ Building "Bridges" Across the Bayou City! Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:47:21 +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 W. Scott Bailey - HoustonNewMedia.org https://houstonnewmedia.org/author/w-scott-bailey/ 32 32 103504436 Final Four photos: Championship game to have first Texas twist https://houstonnewmedia.org/final-four-photos-championship-game-to-have-first-texas-twist/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=final-four-photos-championship-game-to-have-first-texas-twist Mon, 07 Apr 2025 19:47:21 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e50548ac04d9b9f0b16bb77ed97f31cf Houston and Florida survived semifinal rounds to earn a spot in the national title game at the Alamodome.

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]]> 935295 United Football League eyes first expansion https://houstonnewmedia.org/united-football-league-eyes-first-expansion/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=united-football-league-eyes-first-expansion Tue, 03 Dec 2024 20:14:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=176223d67f1e3909cd874a54515e8516 United Football League CEO Russ Brandon says the plan validates the UFL's early success and long-term vision.

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]]> 856120 Whataburger CEO to retire, successor named https://houstonnewmedia.org/whataburger-ceo-to-retire-successor-named/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=whataburger-ceo-to-retire-successor-named Wed, 04 Sep 2024 19:30:46 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=fcc6d3d67f53df5bb5102b7e86ce88d9 Whataburger's CEO will retire after overseeing the company's expansion into 16 new states during his tenure.

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]]> 814527 Toyota plans $531 million expansion in Texas https://houstonnewmedia.org/toyota-plans-531-million-expansion-in-texas/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=toyota-plans-531-million-expansion-in-texas Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:51:33 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=860fa5b3597a8d40fbdb59f7bc113f94 San Antonio leaders have been pursuing the latest Toyota investment for some time. Other cities were under consideration for the project.

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]]> 785991 New CEO to lead Santikos Entertainment as Handren exits https://houstonnewmedia.org/new-ceo-to-lead-santikos-entertainment-as-handren-exits/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-ceo-to-lead-santikos-entertainment-as-handren-exits Thu, 30 May 2024 12:24:37 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b742e4a685b4b8a57a484cd19845d42a The departing chief executive initially took the job in 2018 on an interim basis but has led its significant expansion.

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]]> 775343 Houston’s Avelo Airlines has eye on Mexico and more US cities https://houstonnewmedia.org/houstons-avelo-airlines-has-eye-on-mexico-and-more-us-cities/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=houstons-avelo-airlines-has-eye-on-mexico-and-more-us-cities Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:06:13 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=c001b1579e8f01ae232ce9f3c32b30d0 The airline’s recent filings and authorization with the Department of Transportation are a “preliminary regulatory step towards potentially initiating service between the U.S. and certain points in the Dominican Republic and Mexico,” an Avelo represent...

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]]> 758065 Sobering moment: Texas beer industry faces uncertain future https://houstonnewmedia.org/sobering-moment-texas-beer-industry-faces-uncertain-future/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=sobering-moment-texas-beer-industry-faces-uncertain-future Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:29:28 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=31471c137d104217f288893ad72c77be State leader warns that the days of “astronomical growth” for craft beer businesses may be over.

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]]> 740274 Global firm’s affiliate acquires multiple C-Bons golf properties, including six in Houston area https://houstonnewmedia.org/global-firms-affiliate-acquires-multiple-c-bons-golf-properties-including-six-in-houston-area-2/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=global-firms-affiliate-acquires-multiple-c-bons-golf-properties-including-six-in-houston-area-2 Wed, 20 Mar 2024 02:21:10 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=bc4532284d93eac5def675032108e7ad The Sugar Land-based subsidiary of China's C-Bons Group put its portfolio of golf properties on the market more than a year ago.

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]]> 738250 Six Flags closer to merger with Schlitterbahn parent Cedar Fair after critical vote https://houstonnewmedia.org/six-flags-closer-to-merger-with-schlitterbahn-parent-cedar-fair-after-critical-vote/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-flags-closer-to-merger-with-schlitterbahn-parent-cedar-fair-after-critical-vote Wed, 13 Mar 2024 19:59:32 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=773a36e5b30b1cf148d9959df2bf0491 The deal would put Hurricane Harbor Splashtown and Galveston's Schlitterbahn under a single company.

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]]> 735912 Boeing debuts Aerospace Adventure at Port SA https://houstonnewmedia.org/boeing-debuts-aerospace-adventure-at-port-sa/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=boeing-debuts-aerospace-adventure-at-port-sa Tue, 26 Dec 2023 11:00:00 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=e53e6ebf7945ba58990302791b72394d Stakeholders believe the new attraction can help build a larger aerospace talent pipeline.

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]]> 705084 Schlitterbahn owner makes big moves ahead of Six Flags merger https://houstonnewmedia.org/schlitterbahn-owner-makes-big-moves-ahead-of-six-flags-merger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=schlitterbahn-owner-makes-big-moves-ahead-of-six-flags-merger Wed, 13 Dec 2023 22:58:51 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=b7ff2e660bd456aa99f1b8efe226691c An industry veteran said Cedar Fair's C-suite shuffle and other changes could be the recipe for success the company needs when it merges with Six Flags in 2024.

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]]> 700702 American Athletic Conference Commissioner to retire https://houstonnewmedia.org/american-athletic-conference-commissioner-to-retire/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=american-athletic-conference-commissioner-to-retire Fri, 08 Dec 2023 16:52:35 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=27184b096be02f9ee6bf3f580e12a5dc Mike Aresco, the only commissioner the American Athletic Conference has had in its 11-year history, plans to retire less than a year after Rice joined — and UH left — the league.

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]]> 698867 XFL and USFL clear major merger hurdle, plan March kickoff https://houstonnewmedia.org/xfl-and-usfl-clear-major-merger-hurdle-plan-march-kickoff/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=xfl-and-usfl-clear-major-merger-hurdle-plan-march-kickoff Thu, 30 Nov 2023 23:07:31 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=735330fff4366c593637dd2b39cbab44 After months of uncertainty regarding a planned merger of the XFL and United States Football League, the two leagues have cleared a major federal hurdle and plan to play as a united league this spring.

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]]> 696014 Six Flags, Cedar Fair enter landmark merger in search of financial lift https://houstonnewmedia.org/six-flags-cedar-fair-enter-landmark-merger-in-search-of-financial-lift/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=six-flags-cedar-fair-enter-landmark-merger-in-search-of-financial-lift Mon, 06 Nov 2023 21:07:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=0412aa5f40cdc672e83fd87bdf8d5ff5 Six Flags Entertainment Corp. and Cedar Fair LP shareholders are hopeful the merger of the two amusement park companies will deliver new financial thrills.

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]]> 685526 College football faces burning question in hottest markets https://houstonnewmedia.org/college-football-faces-burning-question-in-hottest-markets/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=college-football-faces-burning-question-in-hottest-markets Fri, 15 Sep 2023 20:02:09 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=3047eb11db6bd6cde5805ec9b7a1594f How will sports industry leaders deal with the potential affects of dangerous weather?

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]]> 660267 District judge shoots down Texas ‘Death Star’ bill https://houstonnewmedia.org/district-judge-shoots-down-texas-death-star-bill/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=district-judge-shoots-down-texas-death-star-bill Thu, 31 Aug 2023 12:47:27 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=6d0d98719ee3949c84587cf0daf8d98c San Antonio and Houston officials expect the state will appeal in its fight to protect Texas House Bill 2127, the so-called super-preemption or “Death Star” bill.

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]]> 652956 Opinion: XFL, USFL should explore potential merger https://houstonnewmedia.org/opinion-xfl-usfl-should-explore-potential-merger/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=opinion-xfl-usfl-should-explore-potential-merger Tue, 13 Jun 2023 19:08:39 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=2dafb7dac65e8805b0911452dd548f47 The gridiron graveyard is filled with leagues that passed, but there is room for spring professional football if done right.

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]]> 613079 As XFL makes high-level cuts, should the brand be next? https://houstonnewmedia.org/as-xfl-makes-high-level-cuts-should-the-brand-be-next/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=as-xfl-makes-high-level-cuts-should-the-brand-be-next Thu, 08 Jun 2023 19:57:29 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=05c813089e4646a871e3fc5c3caa7158 There may be no better time for league leaders to punt a name that's had a less than spectacular history.

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]]> 610837 Multiple potential buyers eyeing CBIGG Management’s Texas golf courses https://houstonnewmedia.org/multiple-potential-buyers-eyeing-cbigg-managements-texas-golf-courses/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=multiple-potential-buyers-eyeing-cbigg-managements-texas-golf-courses Thu, 20 Apr 2023 18:00:19 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=79555e5510affca04b8c6db81a8f01df “Our goal remains to sell the portfolio in its entirety by the end of 2023,” the seller's vice president of operations said.

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]]> 584321 Astros, Rockets other Texas teams throw support behind mobile sports betting bills https://houstonnewmedia.org/astros-rockets-other-texas-teams-throw-support-behind-mobile-sports-betting-bills/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=astros-rockets-other-texas-teams-throw-support-behind-mobile-sports-betting-bills Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:33:58 +0000 http://houstonnewmedia.org/?guid=78166eda1131d018c423e1acda3af286 In addition to the Houston Astros, Dynamo, Dash, Rockets and Texans, several other Texas sports franchises, including the Texas Rangers, Dallas Cowboys and San Antonio Spurs, have put their support behind the legislation.

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