An aerial look at Elon Musk's mini city outside Austin

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 9:46A Colin Pope

The Austin Business Journal flew a drone over what some call "Elon Land." Have a look at the video in this article.

Mercury Fund seeing interest from coastal VCs on specialized AI investments, 'real-world change'

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 8:50A Jishnu Nair

A shift in strategy at Houston-based Mercury could signal a broader trend in how venture capitalists are approaching AI investments in 2025.

Chevron expresses interest in buying CPChem amid Phillips 66 proxy battle

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 8:42A Naomi Klinge

Activist investor Elliott Investment Management LP believes Phillips 66 should sell its 50% stake in the joint venture.

Widespread Houston-area Xfinity outage attributed to vandalism (update)

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 7:44A Jaime E. Galvan

The outage extended beyond residential service and had ripple effects on critical infrastructure. Port Houston reported that the loss of internet connectivity disrupted operations at its Bayport and Barbours Cut container terminals.

Get your nomination in soon for 2025 Best Places to Work

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 7:34A Wyatt Loy

Nominations for one of the Houston Business Journal's marquee events are closing soon. Houston's Best Places to Work Awards recognize the top-tier employers across the region. If you have not started your nomination, you have until Friday, May 16,...

Houston banks optimistic about growth, but proceeding with caution amid economic uncertainty

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 6:54A Chandler France

Local banks' Q1 loan growth was robust year over year but flatter quarter over quarter as businesses pause capital expenditures. Here's what leaders are saying about the economic outlook.

Abandoned furniture space finds new life as 24-hour pickleball venue

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 2:57A Jeff Jeffrey

While other companies are focusing on providing upscale food or creating a country club environment, this new pickleball club will set itself apart by offering 24-hour access, two shower cabins, towel service and the largest number of...

Top 10 Houston ZIP codes for Q1 2025: Here's where housing market is still hot

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 2:39A Joanne Drilling

The housing market is tilting in favor of buyers, but there are still some markets where sellers have advantage. Here are the hottest Houston-area ZIP codes.

Katy rice dryer redevelopment's 2nd phase to open soon as challenges remain (PHOTOS)

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 2:21A Florian Martin

About a year after the successful opening of Katy Beer Garden on the property of Katy's historic J.V. Cardiff & Sons Rice Dryer, the next phase is slated to open this summer. But some future plans are still up in the air.

Why Houston’s energy sector should pay close attention to Louisiana’s new bill

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 1:00A

Louisiana's sky-high oil tax rate has kept drillers away for decades, but a proposed change could bring Houston energy firms flocking to the Bayou State.

How MD Anderson’s president navigates government shakeup, big expansions and more

Houston Biz Journal 5/2 12:00A Jishnu Nair

Dr. Peter Pisters, president of MD Anderson Cancer Center, shares his approach to building trust with employees during a time of significant growth and potential funding challenges.

Woman Arrested for Attempted iPhone Fraud on Gulf Freeway

Texas Herald News 5/1 6:15A Amalia Weigandt

On Wednesday, April 30, 2025, a Harris County Precinct 8 Constable’s Office deputy responded to a report of attempted fraud in the 19400 block of Gulf Freeway. Store Loss Prevention reported that a woman matching the description from a recent...

Houston-based Cornerstone Capital Bank takes next step in evolution following unique deal

Houston Biz Journal 5/1 2:33A Chandler France

The bank was formed after Houston-based mortgage company Cornerstone Home Lending filed for a bank charter and acquired Roscoe-based The Roscoe State Bank in 2022. But because of the unique nature of the deal, the combined company couldn't take...

Artificial intelligence has business owners divided

Houston Biz Journal 5/1 12:00A Ty West

An exclusive survey by The Business Journals examined how owners are — or aren't — using AI in their businesses.

Here are the major Trump-era changes at the SBA so far

Houston Biz Journal 4/30 11:30P Andy Medici

The Small Business Administration has introduced a series of changes that could impact owners seeking loans.