This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateWhen Federal American Grill owner Matt Brice opened the doors to his Hedwig Village restaurant for dine-in service at 5 p.m. Friday, he risked a $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail.At least on paper. No law enforcement officers or agencies attempted to stop or cite Brice for defying Harris County’s stay-at-home order, which limits restaurants to delivery and takeout orders in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.Several agencies, including the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Harris County Fire Marshal,...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateWhen Federal American Grill owner Matt Brice opened the doors to his Hedwig Village restaurant for dine-in service at 5 p.m. Friday, he risked a $1,000 fine and up to six months in jail.At least on paper. No law enforcement officers or agencies attempted to stop or cite Brice for defying Harris County’s stay-at-home order, which limits restaurants to delivery and takeout orders in an effort to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.Several agencies, including the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, Harris County Fire Marshal,...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateJoe Rogan is moving to Texas in search of "a little bit more freedom."Rogan announced the news of his relocation from Los Angeles to Texas Friday on his podcastThe move likely comes as little surprise to Rogan's fans, given that the popular comedian and commentator has previously hinted at relocating to the Lone Star State, according toJUST BUSINESS: overpopulation, traffic, economic despair and his need for "a little bit more freedom" among the reasons for his decision.The 52-year-old, who also is a UFC commentator,...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateJoe Rogan is moving to Texas in search of "a little bit more freedom."Rogan announced the news of his relocation from Los Angeles to Texas Friday on his podcastThe move likely comes as little surprise to Rogan's fans, given that the popular comedian and commentator has previously hinted at relocating to the Lone Star State, according toJUST BUSINESS: overpopulation, traffic, economic despair and his need for "a little bit more freedom" among the reasons for his decision.The 52-year-old, who also is a UFC commentator,...WW…

Mark Cuban on Sunday emphasized his support of the franchise’s players if any decide to kneel or protest during the playing of the national anthem this season.The billionaire businessman and Dallas Mavericks owner pushed back against tweets from a Dallas talk show host as well as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz with an opposing view.Mark Davis tweeted on Sunday, “the minute one player kneels during the anthem, I am out. Surely @mcuban can lead the way for #Mavs, #NBA to do whatever gesture they wish without insulting the nation."Within the hour, Cuban dismissed talk show host’s tweet with a one-word...…Mark Cuban on Sunday emphasized his support of the franchise’s players if any decide to kneel or protest during the playing of the national anthem this season.The billionaire businessman and Dallas Mavericks owner pushed back against tweets from a Dallas talk show host as well as Texas Sen. Ted Cruz with an opposing view.Mark Davis tweeted on Sunday, “the minute one player kneels during the anthem, I am out. Surely @mcuban can lead the way for #Mavs, #NBA to do whatever gesture they wish without insulting the nation."Within the hour, Cuban dismissed talk show host’s tweet with a one-word...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateAfter 28 years of business, at 813 Jackson Hill St. has permanently closed.Owner Sammy Patrenella, 85, first opened the trattoria in his childhood home in 1992, eventually acquiring two adjacent properties and connecting them to expand the restaurant as well as add a residence.“My parents built the house in 1938. They owned a business across the street, which is now a parking lot,” said Patrenella.Patrenella said the shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic contributed to his decision to close the restaurant.”We’d been thinking...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateAfter 28 years of business, at 813 Jackson Hill St. has permanently closed.Owner Sammy Patrenella, 85, first opened the trattoria in his childhood home in 1992, eventually acquiring two adjacent properties and connecting them to expand the restaurant as well as add a residence.“My parents built the house in 1938. They owned a business across the street, which is now a parking lot,” said Patrenella.Patrenella said the shutdown amid the coronavirus pandemic contributed to his decision to close the restaurant.”We’d been thinking...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateAs Texas grapples with a spike in confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus — the state now has more than 100,000 and climbing — dozens of Houston-area restaurants have temporarily closed after employees tested positive for the illness.The statistics remain a harsh reality for local restaurants that continue to struggle even as Texas allowed for an increase in dining to 75 percent capacity on June 12. That same weekend saw Taste of Texas, Relish, Pappy’s Café in Houston and Yaga’s Café in Galveston temporarily close after staff...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateAs Texas grapples with a spike in confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus — the state now has more than 100,000 and climbing — dozens of Houston-area restaurants have temporarily closed after employees tested positive for the illness.The statistics remain a harsh reality for local restaurants that continue to struggle even as Texas allowed for an increase in dining to 75 percent capacity on June 12. That same weekend saw Taste of Texas, Relish, Pappy’s Café in Houston and Yaga’s Café in Galveston temporarily close after staff...WW…

After losing thousands of jobs to the pandemic downturn, robotics and automation could slash hundreds of thousands more oil and gas jobs around the world and sharply reduce labor costs by 2030, according to Norwegian energy research firm Rystad Energy.At least 20 percent of the jobs in drilling, operational support and maintenance could be automated in the next 10 years, Rystad said Monday, with U.S. employment needs reduced by more than 140,000 workers.The industry has already seen significant job losses. Nearly 60,000 oil exploration and production jobs in Texas were lost in 2020, as...…After losing thousands of jobs to the pandemic downturn, robotics and automation could slash hundreds of thousands more oil and gas jobs around the world and sharply reduce labor costs by 2030, according to Norwegian energy research firm Rystad Energy.At least 20 percent of the jobs in drilling, operational support and maintenance could be automated in the next 10 years, Rystad said Monday, with U.S. employment needs reduced by more than 140,000 workers.The industry has already seen significant job losses. Nearly 60,000 oil exploration and production jobs in Texas were lost in 2020, as...WW…

Keliy Anderson-Staley usually isn’t shocked when her natural gas bill rises when cold weather moves into Houston. But the bill she received in an email from CenterPoint Energy Thursday was enough to make you clutch your chest: $202,102.16.“The amount was so high it seemed like there was no possible way it wasn't a typo," she said.Anderson-Staley, associate professor of photography at the University of Houston, was one of around 27,000 CenterPoint customers who received a similar shock when they checked their email. But the Houston utility said the astronomical charges are a...…Keliy Anderson-Staley usually isn’t shocked when her natural gas bill rises when cold weather moves into Houston. But the bill she received in an email from CenterPoint Energy Thursday was enough to make you clutch your chest: $202,102.16.“The amount was so high it seemed like there was no possible way it wasn't a typo," she said.Anderson-Staley, associate professor of photography at the University of Houston, was one of around 27,000 CenterPoint customers who received a similar shock when they checked their email. But the Houston utility said the astronomical charges are a...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateMillions of Texans were without heat and electricity Monday as snow, ice and frigid temperatures caused a catastrophic failure of the state’s power grid.The Texas power grid, powered largely by wind and natural gas, is relatively well equipped to handle the state’s hot and humid summers when demand for power soars. But unlike blistering summers, the severe winter weather delivered a crippling blow to power production, cutting supplies as the falling temperatures increased demand.Natural gas shortages and frozen wind turbines were...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateMillions of Texans were without heat and electricity Monday as snow, ice and frigid temperatures caused a catastrophic failure of the state’s power grid.The Texas power grid, powered largely by wind and natural gas, is relatively well equipped to handle the state’s hot and humid summers when demand for power soars. But unlike blistering summers, the severe winter weather delivered a crippling blow to power production, cutting supplies as the falling temperatures increased demand.Natural gas shortages and frozen wind turbines were...WW…

When Ryan Mecham sits in front of a chessboard, he does so with confidence, knowing he can put his opponent’s king in check. The pint-sized 7-year-old from Katy has competed against contenders more than twice his age and won.“I like everything about chess,” Ryan told Chron. “I am open to playing anybody.”Amid the pandemic, the game is mostly virtual.“Normally, we’d be going to a couple of tournaments a month, but because of COVID-19, everything is on hold,” said Mary Mecham, a 30-year-old stay-at-home mother who homeschools her son, Ryan, and his two sisters.It was Mary who first taught...…When Ryan Mecham sits in front of a chessboard, he does so with confidence, knowing he can put his opponent’s king in check. The pint-sized 7-year-old from Katy has competed against contenders more than twice his age and won.“I like everything about chess,” Ryan told Chron. “I am open to playing anybody.”Amid the pandemic, the game is mostly virtual.“Normally, we’d be going to a couple of tournaments a month, but because of COVID-19, everything is on hold,” said Mary Mecham, a 30-year-old stay-at-home mother who homeschools her son, Ryan, and his two sisters.It was Mary who first taught...WW…

As construction hums along on , Lovett Commercial, the developer behind the mixed-use adaptive reuse project, on Wednesday announced six new food concepts heading to the downtown space.When the development opens in fall 2021 at 401 Franklin St. at the former Barbara Jordan United States Post Office, the 550,000 square-foot Post Houston will be home to a rooftop park, sustainable farm, concert venue, flexible co-working space, bars and restaurants.OPENINGS: Post Market Hall at Post Houston, 53,000 square-feet, will house 30 food and retail vendors. Six were revealed this week...…As construction hums along on , Lovett Commercial, the developer behind the mixed-use adaptive reuse project, on Wednesday announced six new food concepts heading to the downtown space.When the development opens in fall 2021 at 401 Franklin St. at the former Barbara Jordan United States Post Office, the 550,000 square-foot Post Houston will be home to a rooftop park, sustainable farm, concert venue, flexible co-working space, bars and restaurants.OPENINGS: Post Market Hall at Post Houston, 53,000 square-feet, will house 30 food and retail vendors. Six were revealed this week...WW…