Economists at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas predicted Friday that Texas will see 4.2% job growth this year, which amounts to the state adding 518,000 jobs.
Devastated River Walk Association merges with Visit San Antonio
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Jesse Valencia (right) and his brother, Frank, take pictures near Casa Rio Restaurant and the rows of empty tables on the RiverWalk on the first Monday after Texas re-opened some businesses despite a continued rise in Covid-19 cases. Restrictions were loosened by Texas Gov. Greg Abbott starting last Friday for restaurants and retail stores.Kin Man Hui, San Antonio Express-News / Staff photographerShow MoreShow Less
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People crowd along the Riverwalk Tuesday prior to the Alamo Bowl. Visitors are asked to wear their masks as part of COVID-19 protection protocols.Robin Jerstad, San Antonio Express-News / ContributorShow MoreShow Less
Austin officials and unsheltered residents push for better housing
Austin officials and unsheltered residents push for better housing
A year and a half after Austin lifted a local ban on camping in public, some officials want to buy hotels for housing homeless residents. Meanwhile, a state-sanctioned encampment in the city is full and can t accept new residents.
Juan Pablo Garnham, The Texas Tribune
Jan. 27, 2021
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A woman that goes by âWhisperâ sits with her possesions under Ben White near Westgate as TxDOT workers follow through with a directive from Gov. Greg Abbott to clean up under highway overpasses like Ben White at Westgate in Austin on Monday, Nov. 4, 2019.Bob Owen/Staff photographer
Updated Jan 09, 2021 | 13:15 IST
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas appointed Bob V Patel to its Houston branch s board of directors for a term ending December 31, 2023. Bob Patel with India s Ambassador to US Harsh V Shringla | Photo Credit: Facebook
Dallas: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas appointed Indian American Bob V Patel to its Houston Branch board of directors for a term ending December 31, 2023.
Patel, 53, is CEO of Houston-based LyondellBasell, one of the largest plastics, chemicals and refining companies with over 19,500 employees globally. He joined LyondellBasell in 2010 and became CEO in 2015.
Patel joined LyondellBasell in March 2010 and as executive vice president led the restructuring of the company’s O&P – Americas, O&P – Europe, Asia and International (EAI).