In a comprehensive analysis of job creation figures, the Houston metro region ranked second best in the nation.
Houston mayor Annise Parker gave the 2012 State of the City Address, and included sustainable development as a priority.
By winning one of IBM's Smarter Cities Challenge Grants, Houston will receive expert analysis and recommendations for sustainable improvements.
Texas Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee has vowed to build a high-speed rail system in the Lone Star State, despite continued partisan delays and fiscal constraints.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its employment projections through 2020, and Texas metro areas are predicted to be among the fastest growing.
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