Digital jobs are surging. Here's how Houston stacks up.

Houston Biz Journal 1/22 11:00P Joanne Drilling

Highly digital jobs have been growing steadily over the past 15 years. Here's how the Houston metro area stacks up against other tech titans.

United Therapeutics plans $96M facility for genetically edited swine in northeast Houston

Houston Biz Journal 1/22 10:00P Jishnu Nair

United Therapeutics could eventually use the genetically edited swine to grow organs for human transplant recipients.

USD Partners to wind down or dissolve after final asset sale

Houston Biz Journal 1/22 7:20A Naomi Klinge

Under a forbearance agreement with its lenders, USD Partners will sell its final operating asset, a rail terminal in Canada.

New Big Lots owner selling 500 store leases, including all Houston-area locations

Houston Biz Journal 1/22 7:07A Dan Eaton

Big Lots' new owner has put the leases for more than 500 stores — including all 10 in the Houston area — up for sale.

Houston chefs, restaurants take 13 spots on James Beard Awards’ 2025 semifinalists list

Houston Biz Journal 1/22 4:55A Olivia Pulsinelli

The semifinalists for the James Beard Foundation's 2025 Restaurant and Chef Awards — often called the "Oscars of the food world" — include familiar names.

The Ion selects new operator for 86,000-SF coworking space, replacing Common Desk

Houston Biz Journal 1/22 3:06A Jishnu Nair

The Ion's existing coworking memberships will remain in place with “minimal disruption” during the transition, Rice Real Estate's president said.

Fast-rising land prices, regulation shape housing development in Texas

Houston Biz Journal 1/22 1:51A Ramzi Abou Ghalioum

An active South Texas residential developer discusses the costs and timelines involved when it comes to the creation of new housing in the state — especially more attainable housing that lower-wage workers can afford. Learn more about the...

Germany-based freight co. signs 47-acre truck terminal lease in Baytown

Houston Biz Journal 1/21 11:00P Florian Martin

The tenant is using the "one-of-a-kind" Baytown facility to store and transport materials for a major LNG project in Port Arthur.

After sale to PE firm, CEO shares vision for how Houston could become tech hub

Houston Biz Journal 1/21 10:00P Jishnu Nair

Galen Data CEO Chris DuPont thinks the Bayou City has all that is needed to be a strong technology hub — but it needs to hold on to its technology.

Questions remain after Talos Energy's leadership changes

Houston Biz Journal 1/21 12:59A Naomi Klinge

After Talos Energy's leadership changed twice in less than six months, a permanent CEO will likely bring clarity on what's planned for the company's future.

Aegis Aerospace sending payload on the moon on Firefly mission

Houston Biz Journal 1/20 10:00P Jishnu Nair

A payload from Webster-based Aegis Aerospace is headed to the moon on the Blue Ghost lunar lander built by Austin-based Firefly Aerospace.

Port Houston lands federal grant for new hydrogen project

Houston Biz Journal 1/20 4:09A Naomi Klinge

The port's project is not technically part of the HyVelocity Hub, but there will be likely be synergies between the two hydrogen projects in the future.

Houston-area health systems close clinics, reschedule appointments during winter storm

Houston Biz Journal 1/20 3:58A Jishnu Nair

As Houston prepares for a winter storm, health care facilities — including those operated by the region’s largest health care systems — are planning closures and rescheduling appointments. The Houston area is under a winter storm warning, and...

Houston prepares for winter storm by closing schools, airports and more

Houston Biz Journal 1/20 2:05A Olivia Pulsinelli

With a winter storm warning now in effect for the entire Houston area, several public entities and other organizations are already announcing closures for the coming days. Houston Mayor John Whitmire is urging drivers to stay off the roads...

Undercover Sting at Tomball Spa Leads to Prostitution Arrests

Texas Herald News 1/19 7:01A Amalia Weigandt

On January 15, 2025, investigators with Constable Mark Herman s Office conducted an undercover operation at Phoenix Spa located in the 16100 block of N. Eldridge Parkway in Tomball, Texas. The...