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.

Houston jewelry store launches a treasure hunt with over $10,000 in gold and rare coins as part of its 40th-anniversary celebration during National Coin Week.

In Houston, stores like Walmart and Trader Joe's are open for Easter 2025, while Target and Costco are closed. Fast-food chains vary in hours, and postal and bank services are affected by the holiday.

Nvidia is expanding its AI supercomputer chip production to the U.S., with new facilities in Arizona and Texas, aiming to strengthen the supply chain and support the demand for AI technologies.

Pfizer stopped developing danuglipron, a daily oral obesity drug, due to a patient's potential liver injury during the trial. Other obesity treatments continue in development.

The Houston Food Bank is confronting a financial crisis after federal cuts amounting to over $14 million, implicating their capacity to distribute food to those in need.

Gallery Furniture's Post Oak showroom is closing after 16 years; McIngvale announced an "epic blowout sale" with discounts up to 70%. Two other locations remain open. McIngvale is known for philanthropy, including sheltering hurricane victims.

President Trump announced new tariffs affecting global markets and trade, with investors alarmed as stocks plunged, retirement savings at risk, and potential higher costs for consumers.