Williams Sonoma will open a roughly 5,000‑sq‑ft shop at Hughes Landing Retail Row this fall, the developer announced.

A Dallas Fed survey shows Texas oil and gas activity turned positive in Q1 2026, but higher costs and a spike in uncertainty are keeping firms cautious. Small producers plan more drilling while large firms hold steady.

Verde Clean Fuels has named a new CEO and is exploring a possible sale as it pivots from building plants to licensing and slashes operating costs.

Katy-based Academy plans to add 20–25 stores in fiscal 2026 after opening 24 locations last year. The chain has already named early sites.

A drone strike in the UAE forced a major gas field that Occidental co‑owns offline, adding to Gulf energy disruptions and raising risks for Houston oil firms.

After completing its Cadence deal, Huntington says it will grow its Houston commercial‑banking ranks, promising a material headcount increase and deeper local coverage.

Houston-based SPB Hospitality sold Logan's Roadhouse to Dallas operator SSCP Management, owner of CiCi's and Corner Bakery. Terms were not disclosed and SSCP's acquisition history hints at possible store refreshes.

Yellow Rose by Kendra Scott opened a Nashville flagship Thursday, pairing western‑inspired retail with Beau's Bar, the brand's first cocktail lounge. The 12 South shop adds experiential touches like a hat atelier and Color Bar.

H‑E‑B executive Armando Perez was named chair of the Greater Houston Partnership and says he’ll focus the group on two key economic priorities.

La Crep’n Go, Ciccio’s Pasta and Pika Park have opened at Katy Mills Mall, adding crepes, scratch‑made pasta and collectibles to the shopping center.

A Dallas Fed survey shows Texas manufacturing output and hiring rose in February; Gov. Abbott's office touted the gains while economists urge caution.

The Houston Business Journal ranked 79 minority-owned companies by 2025 revenue, highlighting firms that could benefit from growing supplier-diversity commitments. The list offers a view of who’s scaling in Houston.

Axip Energy Services filed for Chapter 11 and has lined up a stalking‑horse buyer plus DIP financing as it runs a court‑supervised sale while keeping operations going. The move follows a squeeze in contracted work that the company says forced a sale process.