Chevron sees Texas as attractive option to locate its power plants for data centers

Houston Biz Journal 3/13 8:33A Naomi Klinge

Chevron is selecting sites for the first phase of its power plants for data centers in the coming weeks and months.

Man Arrested After Fleeing Officers During Fraud Investigation at Webster Best Buy

Texas Herald News 3/13 7:13A Enrique Garcia

On March 12, 2025, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Deputy Cartlidge responded to a reported fraud attempt at the Best Buy located in the 19400 block of the Gulf Freeway in Webster. A store employee reported that an individual attempted to obtain a...

Tampa Bay Rays' deal for Hines-developed stadium in St. Petersburg is officially dead

Houston Biz Journal 3/13 6:17A Ashley Gurbal Kritzer

The Tampa Bay Rays faced a March 31 deadline to decide whether to proceed with a stadium and redevelopment deal that took nearly 20 years to reach.

Accounting firm Weaver opens multiple international offices, plans to expand workforce

Houston Biz Journal 3/13 6:15A Chandler France

Weaver’s India workforce represents about 10% of the firm’s total employees, and the company plans to continue growing from there.

Who’s next as Kroger CEO? Analysts choose their top candidates, including one with Houston ties.

Houston Biz Journal 3/13 6:00A Steve Watkins

Kroger Co. could bring in someone from the outside as CEO for the first time in its history if multiple analysts’ suggestions for the identity of the grocery giant’s next leader come to fruition. However, an internal candidate with Houston ties...

International e-fuels co. reaches milestone on up to $7 billion Matagorda County facility

Houston Biz Journal 3/13 3:02A Naomi Klinge

The international alternative fuels company is now eligible under California's Low Carbon Fuel Standards and expects construction to begin by 2026.

NRG Energy buying power plants from local co. for $560 million

Houston Biz Journal 3/13 3:00A Olivia Pulsinelli

This deal comes on the heels of several other NRG announcements.

Baylor Genetics adds space in Texas Medical Center, considering national expansions

Houston Biz Journal 3/13 2:38A Jishnu Nair

Baylor Genetics in the Texas Medical Center is seeking expansion internationally and beyond its usual specialties, according to a research leader.

Neighborhood under construction near Clear Creek High School in League City

Houston Biz Journal 3/13 2:24A Florian Martin

New homes will rise near schools in Clear Creek ISD, "a high-barrier-to-entry school district as far as finding new developable land sites," a broker says.

Michigan-based law firm Dykema doubles Houston office with hiring of seven attorneys

Houston Biz Journal 3/12 11:00P Chandler France

Michigan-based law firm Dykema first opened the Houston office in 2022.

Texas First Insurance names first-ever CEO, promotes new president

Houston Biz Journal 3/12 6:40A Chandler France

Houston-based Texas First Insurance promoted its president to be its first-ever CEO and named a new president in his place.

The Grand Prairie starts construction of 6.3-acre amenity complex

Houston Biz Journal 3/12 6:13A Florian Martin

About two years after breaking ground on The Grand Prairie, a 1,730-acre community in the Katy Prairie area, developers are building an amenity park.

Travelers at Hobby Airport aren't happy with Southwest Airlines' decision to end its 'bags fly free'...

Houston Biz Journal 3/12 5:32A Troy Kless

Some customers at Hobby Airport said they aren't happy about Southwest's bag fee change. Let us know your reaction in the poll attached to this story.

Texas Tower in downtown Houston reaches 99% leased with signing of global law firm

Houston Biz Journal 3/12 4:08A Jeff Jeffrey

Texas Tower recently added another top-tier law firm to its tenant ranks.

Here's why Ohio's first Buc-ee's location was delayed to 2026

Houston Biz Journal 3/12 3:03A Nicole Mistretta

The massive travel has pushed its opening back to 2026.