Houston Public MediaMar 5, 2025

From produce to new cars, economists say Texas will be particularly hamstrung by the new tariffs.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/economy/2025/03/04/515243/what-trumps-tariffs-could-mean-for-texans-wallets/

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What Trump’s tariffs could mean for Texans’ wallets

From produce to new cars, economists say Texas will be particularly hamstrung by the new tariffs.

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Houston Public MediaDec 13, 2024

The Greater Houston Partnership is forecasting over 71,000 new jobs for the region in the upcoming year, according to their latest report released this month.

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/shows/houston-matters/2024/12/12/508582/over-71000-new-jobs-forecasted-for-next-year-according-to-the-greater-houston-partnership/

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Over 71,000 new jobs forecasted for next year according to the Greater Houston Partnership

The Houston region has created around 60,000 jobs over the past 12 months as of October. 

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Houston Public MediaJul 12, 2024

Hourly workers are likely to bear the brunt of Beryl’s economic punch

https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/business/2024/07/12/493394/hourly-workers-are-likely-to-bear-the-brunt-of-beryls-economic-punch/

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Hourly workers are likely to bear the brunt of Beryl’s economic punch

Fast-food workers, cleaning workers, and others who have to show up to work to get paid will suffer the aftereffects of the storm far more than salaried employees, many of whom can work remotely.

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