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Oil settles $2.56 lower as traders gauge Gustav
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:13:00 -0000
In 2005, Katrina and Rita destroyed 109 oil platforms and five drilling rigs. Gustav is the first storm of the 2008 Atlantic hurricane season to pose a serious threat to the more than 4,000 oil and gas installations in the Gulf.
Exports, rebates spark best U.S. economic growth in year
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:27:00 -0000
The Commerce Department reported today that gross domestic product, or GDP, increased at a 3.3 percent annual rate in the April-June quarter. The revised reading was much better than the government's initial estimate of a 1.9 percent pace and exceeded economists' expectations for a 2.7 percent growth rate.
Bankruptcy filings up elsewhere, but steady in Houston
Thu, 28 Aug 2008 13:44:00 -0000
In the U.S. Courts for the Southern District of Texas, the federal division that includes Houston, Galveston, Laredo and the Rio Grande Valley, the case filings haven't changed significantly.

 

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AOC Acetylene Oxygen Company - Selling welding products and gases. Includes product listing and locations of retail stores.

AreaWide.com - Texas local information, yellow and white page listings, weather, and sports.
Meta Description: [ Associated Publishing Company publishes print and online yellow pages/business directories covering 11 Texas markets. APCs primary phone books are in Abilene, Bryan/College Station, Laredo, Midland/Odessa and San Angelo. ]

ASE Window Tinting - Specializing in commercial and residential window tinting. Serving Central and South Texas.
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Business and Industry Data Center - Offers economic research and data services. Includes weekly news, publications, databases, maps, and Texas economic reports.
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500 Business Integrators - Provides e-business network solutions.

Chaparral Machinery - Distributes a range of new and used machine tools, tooling, ancillary equipment, parts, and accessories. Specializes in machining centers, including models manufactured by sister company. Also offers repair and training services.
Meta Description: [ Chaparral Machinery is a regional distributor for machine tools serving Texas and New Mexico. ]

Commercial Kitchen Parts and Supply Co. - Parts and service for commercial kitchen equipment. Warranty service for most major brands. Locations in San Antonio, Austin, Houston, and McAllen, Texas.

cyberTX.com - Telephone and address directory of Texas businesses and organizations by location offered by a web hosting and design firm.
Meta Description: [ MED Services LTD Co. d/b/a cyberTX is a computing technology consulting and services company that has been supporting U.S. based corporations since 1979. The focus of our services lies in consulting, design, implementation, and support of computing technology based business solutions across indus... ]

Daniel B. Hastings - Licensed US customs broker with offices in Laredo, Brownsville, McAllen, Eagle Pass, and El Paso. Information on services offered, downloadable forms, and shipment tracking.

Data Marketing Associates - Representatives of manufacturers of electronic test equipment, including RF and microwave instruments, semiconductor, telecommunications, avionics, and data acquisition.
Meta Description: [ Electronic Test Equipment, Power Supplies, and RF - Microwave Components - Data Marketing Associates ]

Demos Donr Right, Inc. - In-store product demonstrations, coupon distribution, and consumer reporting. Serves Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Describes services and staff.
Meta Description: [ In-Store Demos, In-Store Sampling, Bilingual Events, Merchandising, Mystery Shopping ]

Enlightened Images - Turnkey film commercials and videos to day rate freelance production. Includes information on services, personnel, and demos.

Equote-Affordable Energy of Texas - Providing Business owners with cheap electric rates.

Fayette Electric Cooperative, Inc. - Electric Cooperative located in Central Texas, serving Fayette, Bastrop, Lee, Washington, Austin, Colorado and Lavaca Counties.
Meta Description: [ Electric Cooperative located in Central Texas, serving Fayette, Bastrop, Lee, Washington, Austin, Colorado and Lavaca Counties. ]

Go Texan - Marketing site for Texas products from the state Department of Agriculture. Includes membership information, directory of members, fresh produce guide, and regulations.

JAMCO International, Inc. - US licensed customhouse broker. Offices in Laredo, Eagle Pass, Brownsville, and El Paso. Information on services offered, including warehousing, transportation, and Mexican brokerage.
Meta Description: [ BDP is a leading global logistics and transportation company, providing international and national air, sea, and ground freight and shipping services. Contact any of our global offices for warehousing and distribution services, air, sea, and ground transportation and other global logistics servi... ]

Miss Texas Scholarship Pageant Organization - Official Preliminary to the Miss America Pageant.
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Nappco Fastener Company - A full line of standardized fastener, electronic, and access hardware. Includes photos and descriptions.

Nighthawk - Provides aerial advertising in Houston and Dallas.
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Pinnacle Protection - Security company providing home protection, including packages to protect from fire, carbon monoxide, burglary, and water damage. Serves Austin, Lubbock, and San Antonio.
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Propane Programs - Propane consumer and dealer rebates, training, research, and education programs offered by the Alternative Fuels Research and Education Division of the Railroad Commission of Texas.
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Starlight Phone - Offers telephone services in Austin, Dallas, El Paso, and San Antonio.
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Texas Board of Professional Engineers - Licenses and regulates professional engineers. Includes board meetings, rules and proposed changes, with licensing, examination, and enforcement information.
Meta Description: [ Homepage for the Texas Board of Professional Engineers. ]

Texas Commission on Private Security - Created by the Texas Legislature to license businesses and people in the investigation and security industry. Includes links to missing person resources, consumer information, education resources, and information for Texas peace officers.

Texas Cuba Trade Alliance - Formed to help Texas farmers export food and agricultural products to Cuba. Information on regulations and events.

500 Texas Economic Development - Responsible for marketing Texas and assisting communities in economic development. Includes information about business development, tourism, economic research, financial incentives, and small business programs.

Texas Government Business - Provides resources for doing business with Texas state and local governments, including links to bidding, procurement statues, and regulations for historically underutilized businesses (HUBs).
Meta Description: [ Information about Texas government and other public sector entities related to Texas. Sponsored by The Riley Group, LLC. ]

500 Texas Marketplace - Free online tool that the State of Texas uses to facilitate electronic commerce, including government procurement and private-sector trade opportunities.

Texas Statewide Telephone Cooperative - Represents the interests of rural independent telephone systems. Calendar of events, newsletters, and job and resume bank.

Thoene Vending Company - Coffee, snack, soda, gatorade machines, and other vending machines. Serves Waco, Temple, Austin, San Marcos, New Braunfels, and San Antonio.
Meta Description: [ Office coffee service, snacks, Gatorade, cold drinks and candy. Serving Austin, Texas and the surrounding areas. ]

WebFile - Allows filing Texas sales tax returns via the internet. Offered by Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts.
Meta Description: [ Sales taxpayers can file returns and pay taxes online. ]