Texas leads U.S. in job creation, adding 316,700 jobs from May 2023 to May 2024, with Governor Abbott highlighting the state's economic growth and business-friendly climate.

San Antonio Water System initiates Stage 3 watering rules to curb high water usage amid drought, leaving schedules unchanged but adding surcharges for excessive use starting July 6.

Peter Thomas is charged with not paying $640,000 in taxes withheld from employees' wages and faces a potential five-year prison sentence after a plea deal.

Aldi plans to open in Maricopa's South Bridge Shopping Center, part of the city's economic growth efforts which include retail expansion and the Industrial Triangle project for job diversity.

Walmart is laying off 155 employees from its Charlotte call center as part of a refocus on its business strategy, with some support roles being eliminated. Affected staff are encouraged to apply for other roles within the company.

Courtney Hjaltman was appointed by Governor Greg Abbott to the Public Utility Commission of Texas until 2025, bringing extensive legal and public service experience.

Houston is anticipated to welcome a WorldSprings luxury health spa, following a Dallas opening. The $40 million Houston spa will feature body treatments, facials, and mineral soaking pools, and is set to begin construction in September 2024.

The Hilton Hotel near Oakland Airport is closing after 56 years, with a final shutdown set for August 28. Crime rates and economic trends have impacted the area’s businesses.

Texas is recognized for the best business climate in the US in Business Facilities' 20th Annual Rankings Report, highlighted by Governor Abbott for its robust job market and business-friendly environment.

Over 2,000 U.S. Logistics Solutions employees were laid off abruptly after the funding firm, Ten Oaks Group, stopped financing, bypassing the 60-day WARN notice. The company filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations.

Hawaiian Bros is slated to open a new location in Scottsdale, replacing a closed Red Robin, offering Hawaiian-style fast food with unique drive-thru services.

A Michigan man won a $6 million lottery jackpot from a scratch-off ticket purchased at a 7-Eleven after choosing it because it matched his lucky number. He chose a lump sum payout of about $4.1 million.

The grand opening of a Daiso store in Alamo Ranch, San Antonio, was met with large crowds and early arrivals, featuring promotions and a variety of Japanese-inspired goods.