Hooters has closed approximately 30 restaurants across multiple states, amid Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, moving towards a franchise-based model.

Texas Senate Bill 3, aiming to regulate THC products from hemp, has passed the House and Senate, threatening a substantial industry and sparking concern among business owners about economic and job impacts. Governor Abbott's decision is pending.

U.S. Customs officials in Houston seized over $7 million in counterfeit iPhone chargers, totaling 373,000 units with Apple's trademark on the packaging. They underscored the economic harm and safety issues posed by such counterfeits.

The Kinder Foundation donated $150 million to establish the Kinder Children's Cancer Center in Houston, a joint effort by Texas Children's Hospital and MD Anderson Cancer Center focusing on pediatric cancer care.

Arcis Golf has acquired The Woodlands Country Club, signaling its expansion into the Houston golf market and planning a $30 million investment in the club's facilities.

A man was arrested for shoplifting over $2,800 worth of items, mainly cosmetics, from an H-E-B in Harris County. He also had warrants for sexual assault and a probation violation in Ohio.

Igloo expands recall of coolers due to safety hazard after increased injury reports, including fingertip amputations.

Texas business leaders and King Abdullah II of Jordan discussed enhancing economic ties during a roundtable, organized to explore joint ventures and expand international business relations.

Pappas Restaurants is set to acquire On the Border Mexican Grill & Cantina, aiming to enhance the chain post-bankruptcy. Pending court approval, the sale could finalize within weeks, expanding Pappas' national reach.

Houston emerges as a top goods exporter in 2024 with $180.9 billion in exports, countering the US's record trade deficit of $140.5 billion. The city saw a significant increase in goods handled, despite national challenges due to tariffs.

A Deer Park restaurant was left with 225 unclaimed tacos after a customer blocked them, but the community rallied to support them by eating the tacos and making donations.

ConocoPhillips is planning layoffs following its acquisition of Marathon Oil, to increase efficiency and cut costs amid fluctuating oil prices and market challenges.

Walmart is remodeling 14 stores in Houston and building a new Supercenter in Cypress, TX as part of a larger initiative to upgrade 67 stores in Texas by 2025.