Valvoline settles with several states, agreeing to stop its unfair non-compete clauses for hourly workers, as announced by Attorney General Kwame Raoul.

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport struggles with 19.6% vacancy amid an expansion, causing concerns for city officials due to its significant contrast with the city's average vacancy rate.

Intel's stocks fell sharply after it released a weaker revenue forecast and aggressive cost-cutting plans, including job cuts and a suspended dividend, in response to financial challenges and market competition.

Developers target North Austin for residential projects, risking closure of local businesses like Highland Lanes Bowling Alley and Zookeeper, raising concerns about commercial diversity loss in face of growth.

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. surpassed Wall Street forecasts with a 12% sales increase in Q2 and a 42% profit rise, sending stocks to a record high. Their focus on health-conscious consumers has been credited for the growth.

Bimbo Bakeries USA will close its San Antonio bakery and distribution center, resulting in 138 job cuts. Additional closures in New York affect 131 workers, as part of the company’s North American restructuring efforts.

Greenspoint Mall in Houston is closing after 48 years, with some tenants like Fitness Connection and CDM Boxing planning to remain open. A nearby development project aims to revitalize the area.

World Choice Investments acquires the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, allowing founders John and Mary Kellogg-Joslyn to retire and adding to the company's portfolio of entertainment venues.

CenterPoint Energy has launched a new Outage Tracker to provide real-time updates every five minutes after widespread outages in Houston, although its efficacy in major storms remains untested.

San Antonio is holding Budget Town Hall meetings in August for resident input on the FY 2025 Proposed Budget, with City Manager Erik Walsh presenting on August 15 and a final vote on September 19.

Three Fort Worth businesses have received $10,000 grants from Main Street America and American Express, part of a national program supporting local small businesses.

Fred Segal, an iconic Los Angeles fashion retailer, has closed its last two stores in West Hollywood and Malibu, as the pandemic and a shift to online shopping have affected its operations.

Foxtrot market plans to reopen some stores in Dallas and Austin following a bankruptcy earlier this year, with ongoing uncertainty about locations and staffing.