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BREAKING: Marathon Petroleum Corporation is warning hundreds of employees to prepare for layoffs after the Houston oil giant completes its merger with ConocoPhillips. First reported by Houston Business Journal's Naomi Klinge, Marathon penned a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act (WARN) letter detailing the layoffs to the Texas Workforce Commission. The layoffs will begin after the companies close their merger during the fourth quarter. #news #oil #oilandgas Read more: https://lnkd.in/gv-KVgaD

The second article appeared in Chron.com This one is about my theatre work and my campaign. Because how many theatre people go seek statewide office! It literally all started with my retweeting a post someone else made about my being an extra in OFFICE SPACE. I’m not saying it’s a central point in my campaign, but a lot of people love that movie and it’s probably one of the funnest facts about me! https://lnkd.in/gkG9Pe9P

The Houston Art Car Museum, a landmark of the city's alternative art scene, shuttered in April of this year. But now that the museum has a new home, the peculiar building could get a second life after being listed for sale for approximately $1.3 million. Read more from Janet Miranda: https://lnkd.in/gGHtVfaG

In 2022, Houston Public Works installed a one-lane roundabout with improved sidewalks, curb ramps, and bike facilities. The reason? The road, which was previously a 2-way-stop, had 42 crashes between 2018 and 2022. Now, Houston Mayor John Whitmire wants to give it the axe. Janet Miranda reports from the corner of Irvington Blvd. and Patton Street: https://lnkd.in/gwip7Mnv

"I do see in Senator Cruz someone who revels in division," Democratic Representative Colin Allred said by phone Friday. "The role of leaders in our government is to be informed by religious views, but not to impose them." Houston's Black Christian men support Colin Allred. Will they back Kamala Harris? #politics #news #texas Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/g5FEWEZ3

Yet another top tech company is ditching California for Texas. Simplilearn announced last week that it is moving its U.S. headquarters from San Francisco in the Golden State to Plano in the Lone Star State. Simplilearn said its move to Plano (5851 Legacy Circle, about 23 miles north of Dallas) is a "strategic shift" that "places the company at the heart of a thriving technology hub, enabling the company to leverage the abundant resources and opportunities in the Lone Star State." Read more at the link below. #business #move #relocation https://lnkd.in/g56KRYUc

Texas is in the midst of the battery revolution. As of mid-September, nearly 5,000 megawatts (MW) of battery systems are in place in the Lone Star State, putting it second nationwide behind California. By 2026, Texas is projected to leap ahead of the Golden State in battery storage, thanks to ambitious new projects aimed at boosting the state's energy resources. But one Texas city isn't too hot on battery storage. Earlier this month, the Katy City Council unanimously rejected a proposal from Vesper Energy that would put another 500 MW into the state. Read more below: https://lnkd.in/g82Buze5

Felt inspired by all the weddings I've been to this fall to write about it. Working at Chron.com has allowed me to flex my creative writing skills these past 10 months, and while I pride myself on my reporting skills, being able to write with voice is valuable when it comes to a digital-only site. https://lnkd.in/gD6Vzs2P

Real Estate Roundup is back, with a slightly new look. In this edition: 🛳 Battleship Texas' deal is dead 🏥 Cancer hospital expansion 🏙 Houston's new, curvy tower 😔 Closings + openings: new businesses and restaurants coming to the Houston-area ➕Harris County pays HOW much to rent early voting venues? Read it all below ⬇️