Texas wins Site Selection magazine's Top Business Climate award for the second year, praised by Governor Abbott for its tax advantages, skilled workforce, and favorable business environment.

WalletHub ranks Port Arthur, Texas, among the least desirable small cities to live in, citing low livability scores in safety, education, and quality of life, despite its industrial strengths.

Marathon Oil's merger with ConocoPhillips results in over 500 layoffs in Houston, with staff reductions spanning 12 months as reported by Houston Business Journal.

Rice University inaugurated the Virani Undergraduate School of Business, sponsored by Farid and Asha Virani, to enhance its business education, differentiating it from the Jones Graduate School of Business.

CoinFlip has installed new Bitcoin kiosks in Yesway and Allsup’s stores across Texas and other states, reaching over 5,000 ATMs globally and offering multiple cryptocurrencies.

Uniqlo is opening multiple stores in Texas, including two in Houston this month. The brand is partnering with local nonprofits and has seen a strong market reception.

Babies "R" Us has relaunched within select Kohl's stores nationwide, aiming to recapture its customer base post-bankruptcy with a shop-in-shop concept and an online presence.

Uniqlo opens its first Texas store in Houston, attracting over 500 shoppers, showcasing local art, and announcing plans for more locations in the state.

Baytown is set to welcome the San Jacinto Marketplace, a new mixed-use development on the former San Jacinto Mall site, aimed at reviving the local economy and offering a modern retail experience.

ERCOT and renewable energy developers reach compromise on technical grid issues, improving reliability through software updates rather than costly hardware upgrades.

A Houston Chronicle report highlights a decrease in used car prices in Houston, with an average cost drop and a rise in affordable vehicles under $20,000.

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells to resign, criticizing the company's response to Hurricane Beryl and highlighting reliability and financial concerns.

Heather Torres, founder of Porch Pumpkins in Texas, transforms porches with artistic pumpkin displays, experiencing high demand and a waitlist for 2024 season installations.