The Austin-Bergstrom International Airport features a marketplace of 85% local brands, offering travelers a taste of the city's culture, managed through a fair RFP process.

Illinois' first dockside cannabis dispensary opened in Fox Lake, offering both land and water access for customers, with a range of established cannabis brands available.

Paramita Sound in Detroit has been recognized as one of USA Today's best bars, combining a wine bar and record shop and being the sole Michigan bar on the list.

Darden Restaurants Inc. acquires Chuy's Tex-Mex chain, but Fort Worth family-owned Chuy's locations remain independent, preserving their traditional Tex-Mex legacy.

Long Beach launches a microgrant program to support local small businesses and startups with funds and technical assistance, backed by the Long Beach Recovery Act.

Meta agrees to pay Texas $1.4 billion over claims of improper biometric data collection without consent. This marks a significant legal settlement emphasizing digital privacy.

H-E-B is trialing tap-to-pay technology including Apple Pay and Google Pay at a Dallas store, planning to enhance the payment experience across its stores.

The Great Scott music venue is set to reopen in Allston in a new location after closing in 2020, with community support and crowdfunding assisting in the revival efforts.

Minnesota implemented new rules for scrap metal dealers to curb vehicle and catalytic converter thefts, requiring registration with the BCA and daily reporting of purchases.

The Lion Electric Plant in Joliet, despite political support and job creation, struggles with underutilization and delayed subsidies which may affect its production and the wider environmental goals.

San Antonio's JBSA and Pre-K 4 SA partner to improve child care for military families, focusing on availability, special needs support, and quality enhancement.

Rally House has expanded in Texas with a new store in Willowbrook Mall, Houston, and plans more in the area, bolstering its local sports merchandise offerings.

Boom Supersonic partners with StandardAero to assemble Overture's engine core in San Antonio, with goals for a test stand run by 2025 and a 2029 launch.