Glenn Hamer resigns as CEO of Texas Association of Business weeks after sexual assault allegations
Read full article: Glenn Hamer resigns as CEO of Texas Association of Business weeks after sexual assault allegationsAn unidentified woman sued Hamer two weeks ago, accusing him of sexually assaulting and harassing her before retaliating against her using his position at the powerful business group.
Tony Buzbee files $10 million lawsuit on behalf of woman alleging Texas Association of Business CEO of sexual assault
Read full article: Tony Buzbee files $10 million lawsuit on behalf of woman alleging Texas Association of Business CEO of sexual assaultProminent Houston Attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed his firm is representing an unidentified female victim in a case involving alleged sexual misconduct.
Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
Read full article: Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuitAn unidentified woman on Monday sued Glenn Hamer, Texas Association of Business president and CEO, alleging he sexually harassed and assaulted her, then retaliated when she rejected his advances.
Trump tariffs set to hit Texas’ biggest trading partners beginning next week
Read full article: Trump tariffs set to hit Texas’ biggest trading partners beginning next weekThe president said Mexico and Canada have failed to curb the flow of drugs into the U.S. after giving the countries 30 days to do so before enacting the tariffs.
Texas is not prepared for Austin-San Antonio population boom, experts say
Read full article: Texas is not prepared for Austin-San Antonio population boom, experts sayThe neighboring regions are projected to collectively grow from 5.2 million to 8.3 million people by 2050. But the state still lacks an overarching plan to address critical housing and transportation issues, experts said.
Big Tex and Dickies are a perfect fit, but Uvalde factory's fate is another story
Read full article: Big Tex and Dickies are a perfect fit, but Uvalde factory's fate is another storyIconic Texas-based clothing maker Williamson-Dickie made headlines last year when it announced it was closing its last U.S. factory, in Uvalde. While that plant has been repurposed and still employs several residents, the city is grappling over changes to a key partner in its community.
Visa denial rates for highly skilled workers were already hurting Texas businesses before Trump administration ordered new limits
Read full article: Visa denial rates for highly skilled workers were already hurting Texas businesses before Trump administration ordered new limitsThe Texas economy relies heavily on temporary work visas, like H-1Bs, to hire highly trained international employees. But there was un uptick in denial rates for H-1Bs even before the Trump administration moved to limit them.