Core Specialty named Mike Powell, formerly of Fifth Third Bank, as its new executive vice president and general counsel. The hire replaces retiring founding GC Robert Kuzloski and strengthens the insurer’s legal bench.

County inspectors found glassy‑winged sharpshooters on grapevines sold at Costco; officials warn buyers to isolate plants and contact county agricultural offices.

LEV Manufacturing will open a 100,000-sq-ft Rad Power Bikes assembly hub in Algood, promising 288 jobs and a $7M investment for Putnam County. Officials say the site will handle assembly, logistics and fulfillment.

A court-authorized notice says people who bought primary Ticketmaster tickets since 2010 may be included in a nationwide class action. Opt‑out requests must be mailed and postmarked by July 6, 2026.

Seattle‑based Brighton Jones has opened an office in Beachwood and tapped local advisor Mitchell Kotheimer to lead its Cleveland push.

The city posted a Senior Director of Retail Attraction to recruit national and regional brands and steer deals beyond downtown. The hire pairs targeted recruitment with neighborhood support.

A Shell station in Sunnyvale sold a Powerball ticket that matched five numbers and paid $481,655. The piece includes the winning numbers and claim info.

An Austin jury awarded more than $116 million to Jimmy Gregory after finding his brother Bob diverted Texas Disposal Systems profits into companies he controlled. The verdict raises questions about governance, potential receivership and an appeal.

State data show tens of thousands of cattle moves from the islands in recent years, and limited slaughter capacity is pushing animals to the mainland. Lawmakers and agencies are pushing funding to fix it.

Walmart has filed plans for a roughly 178,000‑sq‑ft Supercenter on about 21 acres at SR 54 and the Suncoast Parkway in Odessa as Pasco County begins its review. The proposal includes a fuel center and new road connections.

Cogent agreed to sell ten U.S. data centers to I Squared Capital for $225M, earmarking the cash to accelerate debt reduction as the buyer builds an AI-focused colocation platform.

The Dallas Fed’s May survey shows Texas factory growth cooled to an average pace as input costs rose and orders softened, though firms still expect higher activity ahead.

A new poll of 401 Oklahoma business leaders finds optimism for hiring but widespread worry about workforce, education and infrastructure.