Houston to host 6 total games for 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup, including final

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 10:42A Chandler France

Here are the details on the matches NRG Stadium and Shell Energy Stadium will host for this summer’s tournament, including the final for the first time.

Texas Senate bill to redistribute toll revenue with Houston sparks debate

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 10:04A Victor Jacobo, Anne James

Some view the bill as a fair distribution of resources, while others express concern about potential strain on city-county relations.

University of Houston breaks ground on new $52M building for Hobby School of Public Affairs...

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 10:00A Janet Miranda

Despite the University of Houston's pause on most capital construction projects, the new Hobby School of Public Affairs building is moving forward.

Crow Holdings to sell industrial portfolio in Houston, Dallas for $718 million

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 9:34A Alexa Reed

Crow Holdings announced April 10 it has agreed to sell a majority stake in an industrial portfolio spanning the Dallas and Houston markets.

Major accounting firms in talks to merge, report says

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 9:18A Rick Morgan

Two of the 20 largest accounting firms in Houston could announce a merger deal in the coming weeks, according to a WSJ report.

Houston-based professional volleyball league launches, plans nationwide expansion

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 9:08A Chandler France

A professional 4v4 beach volleyball league has launched in Houston, where it will host its first tournament May 30-June 1.

Mattress Mack officially closing Gallery Furniture’s Post Oak store with ‘biggest sale ever’

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 6:34A Olivia Pulsinelli

As part of the Post Oak closure, Gallery Furniture launched what owner Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale called the company’s “biggest sale ever.”

Famed 'Darth Vader house' in West University Place under contract (PHOTOS)

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 5:49A Jeff Jeffrey

The home’s owner, Jason Junkin, who is also the real estate agent who handled the sale, said a closing date has been set.

Fort Worth businessman becomes lead backer of Houston-to-Dallas bullet train

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 2:59A Plamedie Ifasso

Local CEO, university board member and author — those are just some of the ways to describe Fort Worth businessman John Kleinheinz. Another descriptor was recently added to the list: the lead backer of the Dallas-to-Houston bullet train project.

Some of Houston's top companies paid more to protect their CEOs in 2024 after increased threats

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 2:52A Naomi Klinge

After the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in December, Houston companies reveal that threats to their CEOs increased too.

Microvast Holdings hires new CFO as Tennessee plant remains stalled

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 2:35A Jishnu Nair

In addition to hiring a new CFO, battery company Microvast is expanding in China, but its U.S. expansions are up in the air.

Texas lawmakers to consider disaster relief program aimed at small businesses

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 12:00A Jeff Jeffrey

Texas has had a small-business disaster loan program for four years — now the Legislature looks to actually fund it.

How Houston businesses can get involved with the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Houston Biz Journal 4/10 11:00P Chandler France

The local World Cup host committee initially launched the campaign in 2019 when Houston was bidding for matches and is now bringing it back.

Building on a legacy of integrity: The success story of Cactus Commercial

Houston Biz Journal 4/10 7:00P Cactus Commercial

Since its founding in 2013, Cactus Commercial has established itself as a trusted name in the commercial construction industry, driven by a steadfast commitment to integrity, reliability and exceptional service. Yet, the company’s story is rooted...

Pair Arrested for Felony Metal Theft at Goodyear Bayport Chemical Plant

Texas Herald News 4/10 6:41A Amalia Weigandt

Two 42-year-old men, Brent John Wentland and Samuel Ignacio Esparza, were arrested early Wednesday morning, April 9th, after being caught trespassing and stealing metal from the Goodyear Bayport Chemical Plant in the 13400 block of Bay Area Blvd...