Economy
Several businesses are located in the district. The studio for KTRK-TV ABC 13, the ABC station for the Houston area, is located at 3310 Bissonnet Street. Solvay America has its headquarters in the district.
In addition a Pakistan International Airlines booking office is in Suite 805 at 3730 Kirby Drive. CBS Radio Houston which houses KHMX, KILT-AM, KILT-FM, KLOL, KKHH, KIKK, is also located in Upper Kirby.
The Borders Bookstore in Upper Kirby opened in 2000. It was the only Borders store within the 610 Loop. It closed on Sunday September 18, 2011.
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Famous quotes containing the word economy:
“The basis of political economy is non-interference. The only safe rule is found in the self-adjusting meter of demand and supply. Do not legislate. Meddle, and you snap the sinews with your sumptuary laws.”
—Ralph Waldo Emerson (1803–1882)
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