“Houston is home to the world’s leading aerospace companies, and we’re thrilled to welcome Lilium and this next generation of aviation technology,” Kevin Tipton, Senior Director for Aerospace & Aviation at the Greater Houston Partnership said.

ExxonMobil confirmed Monday that the oil and gas giant will be relocating its corporate headquarters from Irving, Texas to its campus north of Houston. The move is expected to be completed by mid-year 2023.

Here are things to know for Thursday, September 9:

More and more Houston area businesses are choosing to mandate vaccinations or are considering doing so.

A new study ranks Houston as one of the top major cities of the future.

Most of the money will be used to help Texas colleges and universities expand or add new programs in areas with employment shortages and provide additional aid to students.

HOUSTON Houston leaders continue to push for the Texas GOP to cancel its in-person convention due to the citys coronavirus spread. The cancellation request comes from Mayor Sylvester Turner, the citys top doctor, the Greater Houston Partnership and some Democratic Congressional leaders. Turner sent a letter to the Republican Party of Texas, asking them to move from an in-person convention to a virtual one. Abbott said there will be more hospitalizations in Houston and more deaths and says party leaders will make that determination based on issues and facts. When the governor was asked if he would tell them to move the convention to a virtual convention, he said leaders will take it into consideration.

HOUSTON A national community activism organization Thursday demanded the Houston Police Department release body cam video of recent officer-involved-shootings. While Acevedo has condemned the officers charged in connection with Floyds death and marched with Houstonians in several protests throughout downtown, critics blast his actions as hypocritical. The organization made its demands in front of the Greater Houston Partnership headquarters in downtown Houston, calling on the economic development organization to use its influence to push for change. We challenge Bob Harvey of the Greater Houston Partnership that deals with business for this entire region to use the influence and power of this institution to help make real structural change, Taharka said. Bob Harvey, president and CEO, Greater Houston Partnership, responded to NBUFs comments by committing to work with community leaders to address racial inequality.