Houston registered 60,483 new business entities in 2025, outpacing Austin and Dallas. The surge highlights affordability, an energy‑tech pipeline and university spinouts.

A Dallas Fed survey shows Texas oil and gas activity turned positive in Q1 2026, but higher costs and a spike in uncertainty are keeping firms cautious. Small producers plan more drilling while large firms hold steady.

Austin launched an Austin Kiva Hub offering 0% interest microloans from $1,000 to $15,000, no minimum credit score, and hands-on City coaching for applicants.

Tesla is reportedly in talks to buy $2.9 billion in solar manufacturing equipment from Chinese firms, with some gear headed to its Texas factory as it scales U.S. production.

Dell trimmed about 11,000 roles this fiscal year, cutting its global headcount to roughly 97,000 as it shifts spending to AI and partners with Nvidia.

A securities class action says Oracle misled investors about AI data‑center spending. Affected shareholders have an April 6 deadline to seek lead‑plaintiff status.

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott opened a Nashville flagship Thursday, pairing western‑inspired retail with Beau's Bar, the brand's first cocktail lounge. The 12 South shop adds experiential touches like a hat atelier and Color Bar.

The Better Business Bureau gave Buc-ee's an F after dozens of complaints went unanswered, citing return, refund and contact issues on the chain's profile.

PNC's analysis shows Austin added jobs and kept GDP growth in 2025, leaving the metro more resilient than many peers and pointing to a steadier 2026.

LazyDaze pairs Ethiopian coffee with hemp at a South Austin coffeeshop, citing lab tests and state hemp rules as it expands beyond Austin.

A Dallas Fed survey shows Texas manufacturing output and hiring rose in February; Gov. Abbott's office touted the gains while economists urge caution.

Digital Brands Group has moved its headquarters to Round Rock and says it will expand into collegiate apparel to challenge Fanatics, promising new jobs and rapid growth.

A trucker's viral post says a Bastrop Buc-ee's turned him away under an alleged new ban on commercial trailers, reigniting complaints about the chain's no‑semi policy.