Innovation

the methodist method

Houston hospital first in nation to deliver new coronavirus treatment Houston hospital first in nation to deliver new coronavirus treatment By Steven Devadanam

3.31.20  |  9:25 am

A major Houston hospital is spearheading a crucial treatment in the ongoing battle against COVID-19. Houston Methodist is the first ...

rice rises again

Rice University develops game-changing device to fight coronavirus Rice University develops game-changing device to fight coronavirus By Steven Devadanam

3.30.20  |  10:10 am

Each day, Dr. Matthew Wettergreen and the small team at the Rice University’s Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen work to ...

COVID-19 Watch

Texas startup provides COVID-19 tests to healthcare workers at no cost Texas startup provides COVID-19 tests to healthcare workers at no cost By John Egan

3.26.20  |  11:36 am

The on-again, off-again launch of a coronavirus test from Texas startup Everlywell is on again — sort of. On March 23 ...

reporting live

Houston startup creates clever COVID-19 tracking tool Houston startup creates clever COVID-19 tracking tool By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

3.24.20  |  10:37 am

Houston tech startup has created a web application to give the residents of Harris County all the local information on ...

COVID-19 Watch

Texas startup launching first at-home test for COVID-19 Texas startup launching first at-home test for COVID-19 By John Egan

3.20.20  |  4:08 pm

Responding to the short supply of COVID-19 tests around the country, Austin startup Everlywell will roll out a new at-home ...

Ranking It

Houston ranks No. 2 in nation for corporate relocation and expansion Houston ranks No. 2 in nation for corporate relocation and expansion By John Egan

3.17.20  |  9:25 am

In Texas, Houston rules the corporate relocation and expansion kingdom — and it's second to only one other market nationwide ...

HEALTH-FOCUSED ACTIVEWEAR

Houston entrepreneur designs clothing that benefits skin health Houston entrepreneur designs clothing that benefits skin health By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

3.10.20  |  6:33 am

A few years ago, Emeline Kuhner-Stout, a French ex-pat, was figuring out life as a new mom in a new ...

In the Driver's Seat

Houstonians rev engines and fulfill fantasies at private racetrack Houstonians rev engines and fulfill fantasies at private racetrack

- Promoted -

2.28.20  |  12:30 pm

An enthusiastic crowd packed Life HTX event center on February 20 to celebrate a new era for Motor Speedway Resort ...

choose your ride

Nissan debuts trendy, on-demand car subscription for Houston drivers Nissan debuts trendy, on-demand car subscription for Houston drivers By Eileen Falkenberg-Hull, AutomotiveMap

2.19.20  |  2:15 pm

Volvo and Porsche are already doing it. Now, Nissan is getting in on the vehicle subscription service model with a ...

DINING DELIVERED

Houston-based app makes ordering rodeo grub to your seat a breeze Houston-based app makes ordering rodeo grub to your seat a breeze By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

2.18.20  |  1:48 pm

A Houston startup isn't afraid to take on the 21-day Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with its in-seat ordering ...

coog medical

University of Houston's medical school scores crucial accreditation University of Houston's medical school scores crucial accreditation By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

2.13.20  |  12:45 pm

The University of Houston has received the green light to move forward with its recruiting and enrolling its first class ...

who runs the world?

Houston remains among the top cities for women in technology Houston remains among the top cities for women in technology By John Egan

2.10.20  |  4:00 pm

Houston fell two places in SmartAsset's latest ranking of the best U.S. cities for women in technology but ...

let's get physical

Houston's 'carb-loading queen' launches hot fitness app for women Houston's 'carb-loading queen' launches hot fitness app for women By Julia Davila

2.7.20  |  2:45 pm

Sticking to a fitness routine can be challenging — what with the myriad exercises, personal trainers, gyms, and apps. Creating a ...

brain-powered

This brainy Houston ZIP code declared the smartest in Texas This brainy Houston ZIP code declared the smartest in Texas By John Egan

2.5.20  |  3:35 pm

The Houston area is bursting with brain power. Three ZIP codes in the region are home to the biggest share ...

Media on Media

Female-centric Texas news outlet seeks to revolutionize journalism Female-centric Texas news outlet seeks to revolutionize journalism By Katie Friel

1.31.20  |  2:24 pm

A new journalism endeavor is poised to shake up politics — and it's based right here in Austin. The 19th ...

a strong enterprise

Houston CEO scores high marks on list of top Fortune 100 CEOs Houston CEO scores high marks on list of top Fortune 100 CEOs By John Egan

1.16.20  |  9:31 am

UPDATE: The original article referenced information from a ranking from Upslide that incorrectly reported Jim Teague's Glassdoor employee approval ...

who's who in 2020

Here are 5 Houston innovators to know in 2020 Here are 5 Houston innovators to know in 2020 By Natalie Harms, InnovationMap

1.6.20  |  5:00 pm

For so many Houston innovators, 2020 will be a year of growth, execution, proof of concept, piloting, pivoting, fundraising, and ...

in-flight innovation

Houston area drone company revolutionizes the agriculture industry Houston area drone company revolutionizes the agriculture industry By Maurice Bobb, InnovationMap

12.24.19  |  1:01 pm

Renowned American inventor Thomas Edison once said, "There's a way to do it better, find it." That timeless adage ...

we favor convenience

Favor reveals Houston's most popular food and drink deliveries in 2019 Favor reveals Houston's most popular food and drink deliveries in 2019 By Eric Sandler

12.20.19  |  2:05 pm

In 2019, no one has to let a food craving go unsatisfied. After all, a host of delivery apps exist ...