Daily Archives: April 22, 2012

Earth Day activities around Houston

   HOUSTON (KTRK) — Millions of people around the world are celebrating Earth Day today. The first Earth Day celebration was held on this day in 1970 and was founded by former Wisconsin senator Gaylord Nelson. The dateArticle source: http://abclocal.go.com/ktrk/story?section=news/local&id=8631336

Small Banks Get a Freer Hand

BY ROBIN SIDEL Jim Stein no longer has to worry when one of his shareholders dies or gets divorced. As chief executive of Bank of Houston, Mr. Stein used toArticle source: http://online.wsj.com/article/SB10001424052702304331204577351780448668826.html?mod=googlenews_wsj

Local book events: April 22-29

MONDAY (4/23) Sheryl Lee Ralph: The author will sign “Redefining Diva,” 5:30 p.m. Monday, The Gite Gallery, 2024 E. Alabama; 713-523-3311. Stuart Woods: The author will sign “Unnatural Acts,” 7 p.m. Monday, Murder By The Book, 2342 Bissonnet; 713-524-8597 or…

Companies see boost in hiring

WASHINGTON – Applicants weren’t deterred by the heavy rain that fell in San Francisco when local Jamba Inc. outlets opened their doors for the smoothie chain’s first nationwide summer job fair on March 27. “There were many stores that were…