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Michael Richard Salon wins 2026 Best of Texas Award
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Michael Richard Salon, an Aveda Concept Salon in Kingwood, Texas, has been named a 2026 Best of Texas Award recipient.
Houston PolyTank launches MagnaPlast HDPE sewer manhole system
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Houston PolyTank has introduced MagnaPlast, a factory-assembled HDPE sanitary sewer manhole system for municipal and industrial wastewater projects.
Knowles-Rowland House opens in Midtown Houston with 31 supportive housing units
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The AIC CEI-Boulos Opportunity Fund helped open Knowles-Rowland House in Midtown Houston, a renovated former youth center that now offers 31 permanent supportive housing units for people experiencing chronic homelessness.
TAGWOOD brings Argentine asado to Texas Open Fire Meat Up
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TAGWOOD will showcase five grills at the 2026 Texas Open Fire Meat Up on Oct. 24 in Hondo, Texas, giving visitors a hands-on look at Argentine-style live-fire cooking.
Eye Theory Midtown wins Dry Eye Specialist of the Year award in Houston
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Eye Theory Midtown, a Houston optometry practice led by Dr. Jonathan Tsao, has been named Dry Eye Specialist of the Year in the Optometrists category by the Consumer Ratings Institute.
Poolson Oden joins Houston rail labor solidarity rally
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Poolson Oden Law Firm co-founders Danny Poolson and Carisa Oden attended and spoke at the 2026 Houston Rail Labor Solidarity Rally on Oct. 13 in Houston.
Texas software firm launches AI-built father-son games site
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Const Agility has launched iplay.free, a no-ad browser games site built by founder Jangul Aslam and his high-school son, Adiv, with AI. The project began in May 2026 with a rebuilt sliding puzzle and has grown into a multilingual collection of…
The True Gem wins 2026 Best of Texas Award
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The Dallas fine jewelry company earned the 2026 Best of Texas Award for its sustainable designs, responsible sourcing and client-first service.
Houston conference targets singles 40 and over with two-day relationship event
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Still Open to Love: The Forty Plus & Flirty Singles Conference is set for Oct. 9-10 in Houston, bringing relationship education, workshops and networking to singles 40 and beyond.
Weatherford joins VEW 2027 as platinum sponsor ahead of Venezuela return
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Weatherford International has signed on as a platinum sponsor of Venezuela Energy Week 2027, signaling a broader return of global oilfield services to Caracas as Venezuela opens its hydrocarbons sector to more private participation.
NCV plans storage-first wine facility in Houston
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NCV says it will open NCV W 34th in Houston in Winter 2026 as a wine storage and logistics facility built for collectors and temperature-sensitive shipments.
CMAsnap expands MLS partnerships in Texas and Alabama
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CMAsnap said it has added new agreements with the Bryan-College Station Regional Association of REALTORS® and Baldwin REALTORS® MLS, extending its AI-powered pricing tools to more than 5,000 real estate professionals.
EarthX to host Texas premiere of The Way of the Rain in Dallas
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EarthX, The Way of the Rain, Inc. and M3 – Make Media Matter will bring the Texas premiere of The Way of the Rain – Hope for Earth to the Dallas Museum of Art on Oct. 22, 2026. The screening ties Robert Redford’s final narration to EarthX’s…
Simi Capital buys 359,000-square-foot Houston industrial portfolio
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Simi Capital has entered Texas with a three-property, 359,000-square-foot small-bay industrial acquisition in northwest Houston, a joint venture with Decker Capital.
The Window Source of Houston wins Contractor of the Year award
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The Window Source of Houston has been named Contractor of the Year in Houston by the Consumer Ratings Institute, which based the recognition on public review performance.
Advanced Air Conditioning + Heating wins 2026 Best of Texas Regional Award
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Advanced Air Conditioning + Heating, a Cedar Park HVAC company serving the Austin area, won the 2026 Best of Texas Regional Award on Oct. 14, 2026. The award recognizes the family-owned business for same-day service, flat-rate pricing and growth…
Kimberly Bussey Lewis expands workforce training at Goodwill Industries of East Texas
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Kimberly Bussey Lewis, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of East Texas, is using more than 25 years of nonprofit and social enterprise experience to expand workforce development in Tyler, Texas.
Savage Brands brings Shine conference back to Houston on Nov. 12
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Savage Brands will host Shine The Culture Experience in Houston on Nov. 12, 2026, aiming to show how organizational culture affects leadership, trust and business performance.
Public Art UHS marks Houston Art Week with acquisitions, grant and time capsule reveal
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Public Art of the University of Houston System used Houston Art Week to showcase a preservation win, new collection acquisitions, a time capsule opening and expanded student access to the art fair circuit.
Bill Pickett Rodeo to close Fort Worth season with Texas Connection championship
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The Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo will end its 2026 season at Cowtown Coliseum in Fort Worth on Oct. 17 with the Texas Connection Buckle Series Championship.
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