Crown Castle CEO affirms U.S. tower commitments after $8.5 billion sale

Houston Biz Journal 3/14 7:35A Jishnu Nair

The deals mark the end of a yearslong saga over Crown Castle's underperforming fiber business, marked by a proxy battle and activist investors.

Why Millar, Inc. chose Lower Kirby for its new headquarters

Houston Biz Journal 3/14 6:33A Brian Malone

Eighteen months after debuting a 56,000-square-foot facility on North Spectrum Boulevard in Pearland’s Lower Kirby, Millar, Inc. reflects on how a Pearland address has benefited the company. Millar, Inc. is a global leader in precision sensing...

Lawn Worker Arrested After Alleged Assault on Postal Carrier in Spring

Texas Herald News 3/14 5:50A Amalia Weigandt

On March 12, 2025, deputies with Harris County Constable Mark Herman s Office responded to a weapons disturbance in the 23600 block of Willow Haven Drive in Spring, Texas. Deputies identified the individual involved as 51-year-old Margarita Avila,...

Company aimed at teaching girls about makeup to open first brick-and-mortar location

Houston Biz Journal 3/14 5:48A Jeff Jeffrey

Although Sparkle & Bloom's founder always intended to open a permanent store, it took some time to find the right space.

What end of 'bags fly free' era means for Southwest Airlines

Houston Biz Journal 3/14 3:08A Sydney Asher

Southwest Airlines' decision to starting charging for checked bags is a major shift — one analyst called it a "seismic shift." That's sparked a range of responses from consumers and industry watchers.

These are the 100 most expensive Houston-area homes sold in 2024

Houston Biz Journal 3/14 2:47A Wyatt Loy

See the most expensive home sales from last year.

Challenged by market uncertainty, Wan Bridge adjusts development goal

Houston Biz Journal 3/13 11:00P Florian Martin

Local build-to-rent developer Wan Bridge has readjusted its previous goal of bringing 30,000 build-to-rent units to Texas.

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.