Houston Public MediaFeb 7, 2025

Another wealthy Houstonian was tapped by President Donald Trump on Thursday to serve as an ambassador to the United States.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/politics/2025/02/07/513279/trump-taps-houston-philanthropist-melinda-hildebrand-to-be-u-s-ambassador-to-costa-rica/

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Trump taps Houston philanthropist Melinda Hildebrand to be U.S. ambassador to Costa Rica

The nomination comes months after the president reportedly selected billionaire and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta to serve as the U.S. ambassador to Italy.

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Houston Public MediaApr 5, 2024

Forbes released its annual list of the richest people on the planet. Several Houstonians made the list, including owners of the city's professional sports teams, and several energy company leaders.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/2024/04/04/482601/16-houston-area-people-make-forbes-2024-world-billionaires-list/

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16 Houston area people make Forbes’ 2024 World Billionaires list

They are worth a combined wealth of over $75 billion.

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