Primark plans to expand in the U.S., focusing on Florida and Texas, and grow to 60 stores by 2027. The growth strategy includes a new distribution center in Jacksonville, Florida.

Houston's East End will see aging warehouses transformed into a "food-maker" campus and a mixed-use district, with commercial kitchen spaces for local vendors and a pedestrian-friendly design featuring dining, shopping, office spaces, and greenspace.

The EPA has updated air pollution standards, reducing allowable soot levels, which may impact industrial development in Texas cities and is met with industry resistance.

A settlement may lead to lower electricity rate hikes than originally proposed by CenterPoint Energy in Houston, pending approval by Texas regulators.

The Turkey Leg Hut has fired co-founder Lynn Price due to allegations of financial mismanagement, leading to a review of finances and staffing changes.

Grainger plans to open a 1.2 million-square-foot distribution center in Hockley, Texas, by 2026, expected to create 400 jobs and enhance the company's distribution network.

The U.S. Department of Labor ordered Guanajuato Supermarket in Houston to pay $460,857 in back wages for overtime violations affecting over 100 workers.

A jury awarded $2.825 million to Glenda Lammert for an ankle injury sustained at Houston's Downtown Aquarium, owned by Landry's. Another incident involving a partial building collapse occurred but resulted in non-life-threatening injuries.

Buffalo Bayou Brewing Co. (Buff Brew) is embroiled in a dispute over its closed Sawyer Yards venue, with CEO William McLucas promising to resolve financial issues and reopen, despite facing legal challenges and a lawsuit from Frost Bank.

A man wrongfully accused of robbery is suing Macy's and Sunglass Hut for $10 million, claiming faulty facial recognition tech led to his false arrest and assault in custody.

UPS plans to cut 12,000 jobs to save $1 billion due to lower 2024 revenue projections, as per the Houston Chronicle. Stocks fell after the announcement.

Buffalo Bayou Brewing Company in Houston has closed due to financial issues, part of a larger trend of local brewery closures and economic struggles within the craft beer community.

Tellurian Inc. considers a sale and hires Lazard to explore options, causing a 15% rise in its shares after-market.