AIG spinoff Corebridge Financial to sell UK life insurance business to Aviva

Houston Biz Journal 9/25 2:47A Olivia Pulsinelli

Corebridge Financial has found a buyer for its AIG Life Limited business less than two months after announcing a deal to sell another European business unit.

United Airlines names Michael Leskinen CFO

Houston Biz Journal 9/25 2:00A Ben Miller

Michael Leskinen will replace Gerry Laderman, who is retiring in September 2024 after working for the airline for more than 30 years.

Things to Do: Upcoming Food and Drink Events in Houston This Week

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/25 1:28A Brooke Viggiano

Here's a look at this week's hottest culinary happenings: Monday, September 25 National Lobster Day special at Lotus Seafood Cult favorite Lotus Seafood is celebrating National Lobster Day with a $15...

Preview: Fall TV Shows to Watch For

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 11:30P Jamil David

There are a ton of shows releasing this fall despite Hollywood’s turbulent time with the ongoing actors and writers strike. There are several new shows that will provide some good and engaging...

Preview: American Mariachi at Alley Theatre

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 11:00P Margaret Downing

In American Mariachi, a group of young women decide they want to be mariachis, something that just wasn't done in the 1970s.  In the play packed with music about to open at Alley Theatre, five members...

Four Reasons Minute Maid is Home to the Dis-Astros

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 11:00P Jeff Balke

The Houston Astros completed one of the worst stretches of baseball in a good six or seven seasons over the weekend, getting swept by the bottom-dwelling Kansas City Royals. They are 2-10 in their...

Houston Texans Pull off Upset in Jacksonville, 37-17 Over Jags

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 3:49P Sean Pendergast

This is how you know the Houston Texans got their head coaching hire right. Last week, in their 31-20 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, there was a lot left to be desired in every phase for the Houston...

Last Night: Beyoncé at NRG Stadium

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/24 4:18A John Amar

Let's make something clear — NRG Stadium was a different dimension last night. Beyonce's Renaissance World Tour touched down for a nearly three-hour homecoming performance nothing short of...

Here are the 10 largest banks in Houston in 2023 — plus which ones gained, lost the most deposits

Houston Biz Journal 9/24 12:00A Chandler France

Save for a couple of shake-ups, there were minimal changes to the top 10 largest banks in Houston in 2023. However, nearly every top bank saw local deposits decrease year over year, many which were double-digit losses.

Houston Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison Without Parole for Killing 11-Year-Old

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/23 5:57A Dorothy Canelas

A Houston gang member, Desmond Hawkins, 23, has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole after a Harris County jury found him guilty of capital murder. District Attorney Kim...

Houston Man Sentenced to 36 Years in Prison for Murdering Girlfriend in 2019

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 9/23 5:06A Dorothy Canelas

A Houston man, Joshua Dominic Lege Bourgeois, aged 29, has been sentenced to 36 years in prison after pleading guilty to the murder of his girlfriend, Tracy Williams, in 2019. Harris County District...

Review: The Pavilion at 4th Wall

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 9/23 1:47A Jessica Goldman

Beware the marketing of a play. Or perhaps beware that your emotional reaction to a play may be miles apart from the experience advertised. The Pavilion (By Craig Wright, now onstage at 4th Wall...

Software provider PCS Software hires new CFO from Securonix

Houston Biz Journal 9/23 1:00A Jishnu Nair

Brett Bowman, who oversaw acquisitions at his previous roles in Texas tech companies, is now CFO of Houston-based PCS Software.

Spanish renewable energy manufacturer enters Texas with Houston warehouse lease

Houston Biz Journal 9/22 12:25P Florian Martin

The Arizona-based U.S. arm of Power Electronics has signed a lease for a distribution warehouse in north Houston for its first foray into Texas.

Harris County Department of Education board votes to lower tax rate for 10th year in a row

Houston Biz Journal 9/22 10:59A Sofia Gonzalez

The Harris County Department of Education is the latest entity to approve a lower tax rate as homeowners face increasing property values.