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“Philanthropy is not just about writing a check. It’s about showing up, leading, and helping communities thrive.” For more than thirty years, Houston businessman Javier Loya has made that idea part of his life. [1]

Houston March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 ‘A tapestry of stone’: the first I [2]

Energy industry leaders will converge on Texas this week for an annual conference dominated by oil and gas supply disruptions from the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran. [3]

HOUSTON, Texas -- Surging energy demand in the U.S. has pushed lead times for large power transformers to more than 30 months, according to the world's biggest transformer maker, as manufacturing bottlenecks are creating a supply shortage. [4]

Bangkok beats out hundreds of cities to land in the world’s top 5 for food The metrics behind Bangkok’s 2026 foodie ranking, from street food experiences to meal prices ![Bangkok beats out hundreds of cities to land in the world’s top 5 for food | Th... [5]

HOUSTON, Texas -- The U.S. has announced the cancellation of a $63.9 million grant for a Texas bullet train using Japanese shinkansen technology amid soaring costs and a shifting political environment. [6]

TOKYO/HOUSTON, Texas -- By acquiring U.S.-based Aethon Energy Management, Mitsubishi Corp. hopes to not only expand its interests in natural gas production but gain the ability to sell the fuel in the U.S. EnergyMitsubishi Corp. [7]

Travel guru is gunned down on Texas street during carjacking while she was on her way to visit friend with cancer A respected travel guru was gunned down on a quiet Houston street while on her way to visit a friend who is battling cancer. [8]

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[1] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-03-26 · 85% match

Javier Loya: Three Decades of Giving Back to Houston

“Philanthropy is not just about writing a check. It’s about showing up, leading, and helping communities thrive.” For more than thirty years, Houston businessman Javier Loya has made that idea part of his life.

[2] MM www.theguardian.com · 2026-03-22 · 75% match

Houston | The Guardian

Houston March 2026 February 2026 January 2026 December 2025 November 2025 ‘A tapestry of stone’: the first I

[3] MM www.japantimes.co.jp · 2026-03-23 · 75% match

Middle East war to dominate Houston's 'Davos of Energy'

Energy industry leaders will converge on Texas this week for an annual conference dominated by oil and gas supply disruptions from the war launched by the United States and Israel against Iran.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2026-03-25 · 65% match

Wait times for Hitachi Energy transformers hit more than 30 months

HOUSTON, Texas -- Surging energy demand in the U.S. has pushed lead times for large power transformers to more than 30 months, according to the world's biggest transformer maker, as manufacturing bottlenecks are creating a supply shortage.

[5] TH thethaiger.com · 2026-03-09 · 65% match

Bangkok beats out hundreds of cities to land in the world’s top 5 for food

Bangkok beats out hundreds of cities to land in the world’s top 5 for food The metrics behind Bangkok’s 2026 foodie ranking, from street food experiences to meal prices ![Bangkok beats out hundreds of cities to land in the world’s top 5 for food | Th

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-04-16 · 65% match

Trump administration pulls funding for Texas bullet train with Japan tech

HOUSTON, Texas -- The U.S. has announced the cancellation of a $63.9 million grant for a Texas bullet train using Japanese shinkansen technology amid soaring costs and a shifting political environment.

[7] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2025-06-18 · 65% match

Mitsubishi Corp. eyes gas sales in US by buying Aethon Energy

TOKYO/HOUSTON, Texas -- By acquiring U.S.-based Aethon Energy Management, Mitsubishi Corp. hopes to not only expand its interests in natural gas production but gain the ability to sell the fuel in the U.S. EnergyMitsubishi Corp.

[8] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2026-03-09 · 37% match

Travel guru is gunned down on Texas street during carjacking while she was on her way to visit friend with cancer

Travel guru is gunned down on Texas street during carjacking while she was on her way to visit friend with cancer A respected travel guru was gunned down on a quiet Houston street while on her way to visit a friend who is battling cancer.

[9] MM bignewsnetwork.com · 82% match

Big News Network.com

The Window Source of Houston Offers Free Estimates for Window and Door Services Across Houston, Texas The Window Source of Houston announces its free estimate offer for homeowners seeking professional window and door solutions, reinforcing its role a

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-07-23 · 75% match

US orders China to close Houston consulate; Trump hints at more

BEIJING/NEW YORK -- The U.S. has ordered China to shut its consulate in Houston within three days, a move that Washington said defends America but which Beijing denounced as an "unprecedented escalation" of tensions. U.S.

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