Miriam Adelson and Texas Sands PAC push for gambling in Texas

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 9:45A Holden Wilen

Miriam Adelson, the widow of Sands casino magnate Sheldon Adelson, earlier this year poured more than $4 million into a political action committee that aims to legalize gambling in Texas. The contribution came two months after her family closed...

Health technology company Farlite Solutions takes Houston Inno Madness crown

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 9:26A Jishnu Nair

Sixteen startups entered, and only one could be crowned champion. After four rounds of voting, the health technology company Farlite Solutions LLC took the crown. Inno Madness is our friendly, bracket-style challenge where readers vote to advance...

Tax bills for Houston metro homeowners are plummeting. Here's why.

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 9:14A Ashley Fahey

Nationally, $363.3 billion in property taxes was levied in 2023 on single-family homes, up 6.9% from $339.8 billion in 2022. In Houston, the trend is quite the opposite.

Six Flags to sell $850M in bonds, reorganize debt ahead of merger with Schlitterbahn owner

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 8:35A Holden Wilen

Six Flags is selling bonds as it looks to reorganize its debt ahead of a planned merger with Cedar Fair. The sale also comes after corporate borrowing reached a new high in the first quarter ahead of possible rate cuts by the Federal Reserve. Read...

Police Chase Ends in Arrest of Wanted Fugitive in Texas City

Texas Herald News 4/18 8:10A Amalia Weigandt

In the early hours of Tuesday, April 9th, 2024, D Platoon of the local police department assisted the Galveston Police Department in a high-speed vehicle pursuit that crossed into Texas City. The suspect behind the wheel was wanted on an...

With grim hurricane outlook, energy leaders say Houston businesses must prep now

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 6:35A Jishnu Nair

With the Atlantic Ocean warming up for a stormy summer, here's what local businesses need to keep in mind ahead of the summer.

How Morgan Stanley Wealth Management's philosophical shift is a boon to Houston

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 5:40A Chandler France

Morgan Stanley Wealth Management is undergoing a philosophical shift as the firm seeks to cater to more than just high-worth and ultra-high-net-worth clients.

1,700-home community near Needville gets underway following Lennar deal

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 5:30A Florian Martin

The 442-acre Esperanza is the latest community to get underway in southern Fort Bend County.

United Airlines dropped unpopular fee during pandemic, and CEO says it isn't coming back

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 2:43A Mark Calvey

United sees an opportunity to get more money out of premium passengers who are willing to pay up for more room and amenities.

Best Bets the Week of April 18-24, 2024

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 4/18 2:25A Natalie de la Garza

In honor of Earth Day, which is coming up on April 22, as well as National Exercise Day, we encourage you to walk to whenever you can to reach out best bets, or at least take public transport. It will...

Dan Patrick's Property Tax Proposal Alarms Public Schools

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 4/18 2:21A Faith Bugenhagen

Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick now says he wants to see if it's possible to eliminate Texas property taxes, although he doesn't know exactly how that would be done. Calling it his top priority for...

Houston-based Pierpont Communications expands beyond Texas borders

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 1:00A Sean McCrory

The company, which started in Houston 37 years ago, is now "the largest independent PR and digital marketing firm in the Southwest.”

Home Run Dugout in Katy area undergoes $3 million expansion 1 year after opening

Houston Biz Journal 4/18 12:00A Florian Martin

The Topgolf-like baseball concept at I-10 and the Grand Parkway is adding more play space.

Things to Do: Listen to Gene Clark and Flying Burrito Brothers Record Store Day Releases

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 4/17 11:30P Bob Ruggiero

As a founding member of the Byrds, Gene Clark was folk rock royalty. Onstage, he usually stood center, leaning into his microphone while occasionally shaking a tambourine. Though his well-built...

Things To Do: Bruce Robison At The Heights Theater

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 4/17 11:00P Gladys Fuentes

Bruce Robison is always on the hunt for a good song, no matter where it comes from. “That’s just the thing that has always excited me, the people that I loved and the things that really affected me...