Governor Greg Abbott promoted the Texas economy at the NYSE Summit, highlighting its pro-business environment, legislative successes including tax cuts, and the creation of the Texas Business Court. He received the NYSE Bull Award for his efforts.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's office filed a lawsuit to shut down Sun Spa on Pond Springs Road in Austin, alleging it was a front for sexual solicitation. This is part of a state-wide effort to close illicit massage businesses.

YouTube Music workers in Austin were laid off after a union win and are claiming retaliation, while Google and Cognizant assert routine business practices, leading to calls for an investigation.

Long-standing businesses on South Congress Avenue in Austin, Texas are closing due to soaring rental costs, with Mi Casa and South Congress Books among those affected, while newer upscale stores like Tecovas Inc. move in.

The report reveals Austin's freelancers, mainly in tech, contributed nearly $4 billion to the city's economy, with creatives and technical professionals earning significantly above national averages.

Texas SNAP recipients can now use benefits to buy hot foods due to a temporary federal approval, assisting those impacted by recent storms until June 30.

Lake Travis businesses experienced a boom in activity over Memorial Day weekend, despite low water levels. Local establishments saw an increase in customers, with some businesses like Austin's Boat Tours nearly fully booked.

Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino is implementing strategic changes to the chain's menu, prices, decor, and store layout to regain market relevancy and stimulate sales after a significant stock dip.

H-E-B is planning a new 100,000-square-foot store in Manor, Texas, with construction potentially starting in November and completion by October 1, 2025, as part of the Manor Crossing development.

Texas AG Ken Paxton, with support from nearly 30 states and the DOJ, has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation Entertainment and Ticketmaster for monopolizing the live concert industry.

Rockdale, Texas, is seeing growth with planned residential and industrial developments, including the Cornerstone community with 670 homes, benefiting from nearby Samsung Electronics expansion.

The Wheatsville Food Co-op in Austin is set to close by December 2026 due to the city's light rail project, after operating since 1976, as it impacts supplier deliveries.

Governor Abbott announces the Governor's Small Business Summit in Round Rock, Texas, aimed at supporting local businesses with resources and networking opportunities.