Fitch reaffirms AA+ rating for CPS Energy bonds
Fitch Ratings has confirmed its AA+ rating for San Antonio’s electric and gas systems revenue bonds, Series 2008A, issued on behalf of CPS Energy.
WellNet unveils Alamo City office
Bethesda, MD-based WellNet Healthcare has opened an office in San Antonio as part of its plans to expand its reach in the Southwest.
Skanska USA wins merit award
Skanska USA Building Inc.’s San Antonio office has been honored for its work on the Bell County Jail project by the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) of South Texas.
U.S. in recession since December 2007
The U.S. economy has been in a recession for all of 2008, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
Diabetes expert to speak at presidential lecture series
Leading diabetes expert Dr. C. Ronald Kahn will speak Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the 7th Annual Presidential Distinguished Lecture series at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio.
PUC sets interest rates for overbilling
The Public Utility Commission of Texas has established what interest rates should apply when reimbursing utility customers after they’ve been overbilled.
TWC announces unemployment benefit extention
Unemployment Insurance benefits have been extended for seven weeks, the Texas Workforce Commission has announced. President Bush recently signed legislation providing up to seven weeks of emergency unemployment benefits to workers who have exhausted their benefits and are still unemployed. The extended benefits are federally funded and employers will not be charged for any claims paid on this extension, the TWC says.
General Growth secures two-week loan extension
General Growth Properties Inc., the owner of two major shopping centers in San Antonio, has reached an agreement with its syndicate of lenders for a two-week extension on mortgage loans totaling $900 million. (GGP)
Digital Defense unveils new info-security program
Digital Defense has introduced a new program that will help companies test the security of information systems of possible acquisition targets before finalizing the deal.
Sunrise Solar expands footprint into Asia
Sunrise Solar Corp. has opened its first permanent international office in Beijing, China, which it will use to pursue solar energy projects throughout Asia. (FSLR) (KYO)