Greater Houston

SCS Technologies Announces Jane Stricker as Executive Chairperson of Urban Reforestation Event in Galena Park, Texas

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Monday, February 26, 2024

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  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240226861312/en/
    SCS Technologies Announces Jane Stricker, Executive Director of the Greater Houston Partnership’s Houston Energy Transition Initiative (HETI), as Chairperson of Urban Reforestation Event in Galena Park, Texas (Photo: Business Wire)
    “We are honored that Jane Stricker is spearheading our Galena Park tree-planting effort.
  • As a revered leader in the energy transformation movement, Jane's impact is profound across Houston’s diverse energy sector and internationally,” said Cody Johnson, CEO of SCS Technologies.
  • SCS Technologies is leading by example, demonstrating how innovative solutions and community-focused actions can drive meaningful change,” said Stricker.
  • “As the executive chairperson, I am proud to be part of the Galena Park tree distribution event, an initiative that illustrates our shared dedication to environmental sustainability and community enrichment.

EoS Fitness Doubles Down on Texas Expansion with Two New Locations

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

EoS Fitness is sprinting toward its growth target in Texas with the opening of two new locations in Richmond and DeSoto.

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  • EoS Fitness is sprinting toward its growth target in Texas with the opening of two new locations in Richmond and DeSoto.
  • With the addition of these new gyms in Richmond and DeSoto, EoS now has nine locations open for business in Texas, offering accessible, state-of-the-art fitness amenities to fitness fans of all levels, with memberships starting at just $9.99 per month.
  • “As we continue to grow and expand our impact in Texas communities, we’re eager to welcome new fitness enthusiasts to the EoS family at our first locations in Richmond and DeSoto,” said Richard Idgar, chief operating officer, EoS Fitness.
  • New EoS Fitness in DeSoto at 1300 W. Belt Line Road
    Boasting more than 55,500 square feet, EoS Fitness opened its first location in Dallas County in DeSoto.

Research Study on COPD Flare-Ups Now Available to Greater Houston Residents

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Monday, December 11, 2023

A new research study on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now available in the Greater Houston, Texas, area for a potential treatment for reducing COPD exacerbations.

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  • A new research study on chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is now available in the Greater Houston, Texas, area for a potential treatment for reducing COPD exacerbations.
  • The AERIFY-1 study from Sanofi will evaluate if the investigational treatment, itepekimab, reduces dangerous symptom flare-ups in former smokers with moderate-to-severe COPD.
  • The study is offered at Care Access locations in Houston, Conroe, Lake Jackson, and Webster.
  • The convenient settings throughout the Houston area provide local residents the option to participate in clinical studies close to home.

Belgian, Port Houston and Partners Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Transition Cooperation

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Sunday, December 10, 2023

Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Transition Cooperation between three Belgian and three Houston-based partners to boost transatlantic cooperation on the green transition.

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  • Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium, witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on Energy Transition Cooperation between three Belgian and three Houston-based partners to boost transatlantic cooperation on the green transition.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231209154654/en/
    Following the MOU signing at the Greater Houston Partnership, the dignitaries and officials met at Port Houston.
  • From left to right: Port Houston Chief Infrastructure Officer and Blue Sky Boardmember Rich Byrnes; Ambassador, Consul General of Belgium in New York Filip Vanden Bulcke; International Development Manager, Port of Antwerp-Bruges, Wim Dillen; Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo; Port Houston Chief Government and Public Relations Officer Kerrick Henny; Prime Minister of Belgium Alexander De Croo (center front); Port Houston Commissioner Dean Corgey; U.S.
  • "Our history of collaboration between Port Houston and Port of Antwerp-Brugge, and between Texas and Belgium, is a century in the making.

Windy Hill Development Appoints Alan Mueller to Director of Development

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Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Windy Hill Development , a pioneering land development company establishing master-planned communities, marina estate communities, and commercial retail projects in the Greater Houston area, today announced the appointment of Alan Mueller to Director of Development.

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  • Windy Hill Development , a pioneering land development company establishing master-planned communities, marina estate communities, and commercial retail projects in the Greater Houston area, today announced the appointment of Alan Mueller to Director of Development.
  • Mueller brings 30 years of land development and city management experience to the role.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231206971506/en/
    Alan Mueller, the newly appointed Director of Development at Windy Hill Development (Photo: Business Wire)
    “Alan's role was instrumental in managing Pearland’s tremendous expansion in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
  • “At Windy Hill Development, we're actively contributing to this growth by developing communities with workforce housing, with homes priced around $300,000.

HGreg Expands Into Texas With the Opening of a Flagship Dealership in Houston, Set to Be Largest in the State

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Monday, December 4, 2023

HGreg announces today its expansion into Texas with the acquisition of a landmark dealership located at 6737 Southwest Fwy in West Houston, known for its iconic gable roof showroom.

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  • HGreg announces today its expansion into Texas with the acquisition of a landmark dealership located at 6737 Southwest Fwy in West Houston, known for its iconic gable roof showroom.
  • The newest of HGreg’s 10 dealership locations, the property features a remodeled, 82,500 sq.
  • ft. showroom, 7.74 acres of land, a service center and guest lounge.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231204297544/en/
    HGreg expands into Texas with the acquisition of a landmark dealership in Houston, Texas.

Renaissance Physicians Partners Selects Florence Health to Provide Practice Management Services

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

Renaissance Physicians Partners (RPP), a physician-led organization acquiring private practices and offering physicians a unique way to maintain clinical autonomy while increasing financial resiliency, announced it has selected Florence Health to manage RPP-owned practices.

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  • Renaissance Physicians Partners (RPP), a physician-led organization acquiring private practices and offering physicians a unique way to maintain clinical autonomy while increasing financial resiliency, announced it has selected Florence Health to manage RPP-owned practices.
  • With this agreement, Florence Health will provide services such as billing, human resources, marketing, and provider credentialing to acquired practices in the Greater Houston area.
  • By reducing pressures and valuing physicians’ voices, RPP and Florence Health aim to increase physicians’ satisfaction and their ability to focus on patient care.
  • RPP-owned practices will receive administrative and operational support, including patient population management capabilities, third-party payer contracting, and now, practice management services from Florence Health.

Juniper Landscaping Enters Texas Market With Acquisition of Shooter and Lindsey

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Tuesday, November 14, 2023

Juniper Landscaping (“Juniper”) today announced it has acquired Shooter and Lindsey, Inc., a leading landscaping maintenance and installation provider serving the greater Houston, TX market.

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  • Juniper Landscaping (“Juniper”) today announced it has acquired Shooter and Lindsey, Inc., a leading landscaping maintenance and installation provider serving the greater Houston, TX market.
  • Juniper’s partnership with Shooter and Lindsey represents Juniper’s first acquisition outside of the state of Florida and brings the Company to a total of 26 branch locations.
  • “We are thrilled to be partnering with the Juniper team to continue scaling our business in Houston and other Texas markets.
  • “Partnering with Shooter provides Juniper with an excellent opportunity to build a platform for further expansion across Texas,” said Brandon Duke, CEO of Juniper.

WOODFOREST NATIONAL BANK OPENS ITS 3rd H-E-B RETAIL BRANCH

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Thursday, December 14, 2023

KATY, Texas, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) has recently opened its third H-E-B retail branch, located at 1621 Mason Rd. in Katy, TX. The nearly 600-square-foot, in-store branch offers full-service banking with a staffed lobby and ATM services for H-E-B shoppers and area consumers.

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  • The new in-store branch in H-E-B in Katy, TX, adds to over 760 branches
    KATY, Texas, Dec. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Woodforest National Bank® (Woodforest) has recently opened its third H-E-B retail branch, located at 1621 Mason Rd.
  • The nearly 600-square-foot, in-store branch offers full-service banking with a staffed lobby and ATM services for H-E-B shoppers and area consumers.
  • The new Katy branch complements two other in-store H-E-B branches Woodforest opened in Conroe and Magnolia in 2022.
  • "This newest branch marks our fifth Woodforest bank branch in Katy, which is one of the fastest growing areas of the Houston metropolitan area," said Woodforest President and Chief Retail Officer, Julie Mayrant.

Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care Triples Houston Footprint

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Wednesday, November 15, 2023

HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care has tripled its footprint in the last 12 months and is now Greater Houston's largest urgent and on-demand care network.

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  • HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care has tripled its footprint in the last 12 months and is now Greater Houston's largest urgent and on-demand care network.
  • Monday, Memorial Hermann-GoHealth opened its 29th location as three Prime Urgent Care locations transitioned to the network.
  • Today, we deliver effortless and connected health care experiences and serve as the physical and virtual front door to the vast health resources and expertise found throughout the Memorial Hermann Health System," said Manny Singh, market president for Memorial Hermann-GoHealth Urgent Care.
  • "Memorial Hermann's commitment to delivering high-quality care coupled with GoHealth's advanced technology and expertise in urgent care provides patients of all ages with the best possible health care experience."