Deloitte says U.S. power-and-utilities M&A jumped to nearly $142B in 2025 as data‑center demand and transmission limits push buyers toward connected gas and de‑risked renewables. Houston’s dense energy cluster puts it at the center of those deals.

A Cypress-area player claimed a $1 million prize on a $1,000,000 Riches scratch-off sold at Victory Liquor & Smoke in northwest Houston. The retailer may be eligible for a $10,000 bonus.

A Marshalls is coming to Merchants Park in Houston; permits show a tenant remodel slated May–Oct 2026 and an expected late‑2026 opening.

Gulfport Energy tapped former Expand Energy CEO Domenic "Nick" Dell'Osso as president and CEO effective May 28. The hire ends months of interim management at the Oklahoma City natural‑gas producer.

A SmartAsset study finds geoscientists and pilots among Texas's biggest pay winners while editors and home‑health aides earn far less after price adjustments.

Houston-based Group 1 Automotive pared nearly 700 U.S. jobs in early April as it seeks about $50M in annual SG&A savings while focusing on parts and service.

Resilient Structures opened a Humble composite‑pole plant last week, promising 200+ jobs now and room to expand as production lines are added. The move ties to a CenterPoint supply deal and broader grid‑hardening plans.

Zipline has launched a limited drone‑delivery pilot in Cypress, letting residents get groceries and takeout flown to their yards. The program is limited to the first 5,000 sign‑ups and includes waived fees and discounts.

Soundwaves' Montrose storefront is closing after nearly 50 years; the shop has begun a half-price clearance sale as it winds down. Locals are calling it an end of an era.

Rents and supply costs are squeezing Lake Houston shops; owners are trimming orders, reworking budgets and exploring SBA-backed loans. Neighborhood growth and tight retail market rents are intensifying the pressure.

Washington Ho opened a pink‑themed dispensary in Montrose and the partners say they’ll chase roughly 500 stores while Texas hemp rules remain unsettled. The boutique mixes CBD, THC and limited smokables.

Chief Executive's CEO survey named Texas the best state for business for the 22nd straight year as officials point to a $2.9 trillion economy and 2.5% growth.

Carnival's new Excel-class ship Tropicale will homeport in Galveston in 2028, carrying 6,000+ guests and a multi-level waterpark. The move follows recent terminal upgrades and could boost the island's tourism economy.