Engines of Our Ingenuity 2557: The Google Ranking System

Houston Public Media 12/6 6:01P Dr. Krešimir Josic

Episode: 2557 Linear algebra, the mathematics behind Google s ranking algorithm. Today, let's talk about how Google ranks your search results.

HIF taps Bechtel, Siemens, Topsoe for engineering on $6B renewable fuels plant near Houston

Houston Biz Journal 12/6 3:32P Chris Mathews

An HIF Global subsidiary, Houston-based HIF USA, has engaged Bechtel Energy, Siemens Energy and Topsoe to perform the front-end engineering and design for the project slated for a site in Bay City, Texas, the firm announced Dec. 6.

Conn’s reports 'disappointing' Q3 results with net losses, revenue decreases

Houston Biz Journal 12/6 3:04P Chandler France

After Conn's Inc.'s president and CEO resigned in October, the company expected poor financial performance for the third quarter. That didn't stop the company's interim CEO from calling the results "disappointing."

Guest commentary: Community Advisory Council had a very active year

The Galveston County Daily News (Editorials) 12/6 1:00P By JOSÉ BOIX

On behalf of the Texas City–La Marque Community Advisory Council, we thank our community, industry, businesses, educators, the city of Texas City and the City Parks & Recreation staff for helping us “bounce back” in 2022.

Baker Hughes Foundation gives $1M to 4 HBCUs, including TSU, Prairie View to help promote...

Click 2 Houston 12/6 12:07P Brittany Taylor

The Baker Hughes Foundation has announced $1 million in grants to four Historically Black Colleges and Universities for the 2022-23 academic year, according to a release. The grant is part of the foundation’s mission to promote education and...

Authorities continue search for Houston man reported missing at Canyon Lake

Houston Public Media 12/6 11:14A Adam Zuvanich

Aamir Ali, a 22-year-old former University of Houston student, was last seen Friday night by friends he was camping with. Some of his personal belongings were found Saturday near the water.

How St. Nicholas Evolved Into the Santa Claus of Today. Plus, Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Virginia...

Houston Public Media 12/6 10:30A Garrett Bohlmann

The historical inspirations and transformation to become the jolly holiday gift bringer we know today.

Former President Donald Trump’s company is found guilty of criminal tax fraud

Houston Public Media 12/6 10:25A BRIAN MANN, NPR

Trump and his company have repeatedly faced criminal investigations but this case marks the first time his company has been charged, tried, and convicted on criminal charges.

Forbes list names H-E-B as the 6th-largest private company in the U.S.

Houston Public Media 12/6 9:18A Toluwani Osibamowo, KERA

Twenty Texas companies made Forbes’ Largest Private Companies List for 2022. Only H-E-B came in the top 10.

CEO: NRG Energy eyes consumer data, cross-selling opportunities with Vivint Smart Home deal

Houston Biz Journal 12/6 9:03A Chris Mathews

NRG has seen opportunity in smart home services, connected devices and consumer data for some time. The company's multibillion-dollar deal to acquire Utah-based Vivint aims to put NRG squarely in that market.

‘Only God knows why’: Family identifies woman killed in murder-suicide outside Texas Children’s...

Click 2 Houston 12/6 8:56A Brittany Taylor

Family members have released the identity of the woman who was shot and killed in a murder-suicide Sunday afternoon outside a children’s hospital in west Harris County. According to investigators, the woman, identified as Kenia Osoria, and her...

Regulators want more details before approving EQT's proposed acquisition of Tug Hill

Houston Biz Journal 12/6 8:53A Paul J. Gough

The request was disclosed in a U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing Dec. 2.

Houston biotech firm Coya Therapeutics files for IPO

Houston Biz Journal 12/6 8:39A Jishnu Nair

About two years after its launch, Coya Therapeutics is going public. The Houston firm specializes in cell therapies targeting neurodegenerative diseases.

Community Calendar

The Post Newspaper of Galveston County 12/6 8:03A Publisher

Three Acres Food Truck, located at 10648 FM 1764 Road in Santa Fe, will hold its 4th annual Southern Fried Christmas Market from 9:00am to 4:00pm on Saturday, December 10, 2022. The event will feature...

The Cannon begins Montgomery County expansion, opens Fish Creek workspace

Houston Biz Journal 12/6 7:54A Jishnu Nair

The Cannon, which operates coworking hubs for startups around the Houston area, has expanded into Montgomery County to target a lack of infrastructure for entrepreneurs north of the city of Houston, CEO Jon Lambert says.