A federal spending‑bill change could outlaw hemp‑derived drinks in November 2026, threatening New Orleans makers, retailers and dozens of local jobs. Industry groups are racing to buy time in Congress.

ALDI will close its West Allis store at 1712 S. 108th Street this spring; employees were offered transfers as leaders warn of shrinking grocery access.

Houston First struck a multimillion-dollar deal naming PepsiCo its new beverage partner, replacing Coca-Cola at city-run convention and entertainment venues.

A 23,000‑square‑foot Sprouts will anchor the new Ellis Village Center in Tracy, bringing grocery choices, restaurants and more than 100 expected jobs when it opens in late 2026.

Expedia will cut roughly 100 jobs at its Austin Domain office, the company and state filings show. The reductions follow prior rounds of cuts as the company reshapes teams.

Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor Arlington plan to hire more than 1,400 seasonal employees for 2026, with in-person events and online applications listed.

Hillcrest’s oldest LGBTQ+ bar reclaimed its Brass Rail name with a restored neon sign and a free community unveiling. Owners Urbano Pelicon and Isaac Vargas led the celebration.

Wawa filed a permit for a 6,374‑sq‑ft store at 1823 Gallatin Pike N in Madison that would include fuel and a drive‑thru. The filing fits into Wawa’s wider Tennessee expansion plans.

A proposed $1.6B federal package would accelerate USA Rare Earth’s Stillwater magnet factory and speed a domestic mine‑to‑magnet supply chain while key conditions remain.

The Entrepreneur Collaborative Center celebrates 11 years of hosting 1 Million Cups Tampa, a weekly event fostering Tampa's entrepreneurial community.

WinCo pulled deli margherita pizzas after slow‑roasted tomatoes may contain metal shavings. Texas shoppers should check packaging for item #67279 and listed Julian codes.

A lender has moved to foreclose on Blackhawk Plaza after months of tenant departures and stalled openings, leaving Danville’s shopping hub in limbo.

Windborne Systems leased about 50,000 square feet in Redwood City to ramp balloon production that feeds its AI WeatherMesh forecasting model.