Target announces holiday clearance sale as it looks to end of 2024

Houston Biz Journal 12/26 5:24A Mark Reilly

Target Corp. (NYSE: TGT) is cutting prices again and boosting promotions as it tries to squeeze every last available dollar out of a crucial holiday shopping season. The Minneapolis-based retailer — which has dozens of locations throughout...

New Texas laws going into effect on Jan. 1, 2025

Houston Biz Journal 12/26 5:12A Rebecca Salinas, Digital Executi

From ending vehicle safety inspections to new privacy protections, here’s a breakdown of the changes coming to Texas in 2025.

Year in Review: Galveston's future cruise terminal landing Norwegian contract was a Deal of the...

Houston Biz Journal 12/26 5:00A Olivia Pulsinelli

After a few years of limited appearances at the Port of Galveston, Norwegian Cruise Line has made a long-term commitment.

Heartbeats and lunar landers lead Houston innovation headlines in 2024

Houston Biz Journal 12/26 4:44A Jishnu Nair

The Bayou City had plenty of technological breakthroughs this year. Here are some of the most interesting.

In Her Own Words: Shannon Langrand and the art of the strategic retreat

Houston Biz Journal 12/26 4:20A Ellen Sherberg

“Never stand still. … In the 20 years since I founded my company, it’s become a rather useful refrain — and a regular reminder to keep asking the big questions."

Symplr plans major technology rollout but cools M&A talk for now

Houston Biz Journal 12/26 2:01A Jishnu Nair

The private equity-backed company is preparing for a big 2025 in hospital software spending.

Engineering firm consolidates two Houston offices into single Memorial-area location

Houston Biz Journal 12/26 1:53A Jeff Jeffrey

The firm said the new combined office was rightsized to account for the firm’s hybrid work environment and to allow for greater collaboration between different teams and business lines.

Year in Review: Phillips 66's $1.24 billion sale of Swiss JV stake was a Deal of the Week

Houston Biz Journal 12/26 1:00A Olivia Pulsinelli

The sale brings Phillips 66 significantly closer to its target to divest $3 billion in assets. Here's what's been sold so far.

Fortress Investment Group CEOs ride crest of 'Y'all Street' wave in Dallas

Houston Biz Journal 12/24 5:28A Holden Wilen

A private equity powerhouse with around $50 billion in assets under management is quietly led out of an office overlooking Dallas' swanky Knox Street. It's involved in deals like the rescue of restaurant chain Red Lobster and the launch of the...

Houston Man Indicted for Defrauding Immigrants in Citizenship Scam

Texas Herald News 12/24 5:04A Enrique Garcia

A 57-year-old Houston man, Jesus Carlos Silva , has appeared in federal court on charges of conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, mail fraud, wire fraud, and engaging in monetary transactions involving criminally derived property, announced...

Year in Review: Chevron's $6.5 billion sale exiting Canadian shale was a Deal of the Week

Houston Biz Journal 12/24 5:00A Olivia Pulsinelli

A day before the deal closed, Chevron said it is reducing its 2025 capital expenditures in favor of cash flow.

Houston Man Convicted of Illegal Firearms Possession, Faces Up to 15 Years

Texas Herald News 12/24 4:56A Amalia Weigandt

A 49-year-old Houston man, Christopher Curry , has been convicted of illegally possessing six firearms, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced. Curry, a convicted felon, admitted to planning to exchange the firearms for marijuana. At the time...

Intuitive Machines adds more NASA satellite contracts for $4.8B program

Houston Biz Journal 12/24 4:55A Jishnu Nair

The company has received more NASA awards under a program budgeted for nearly $5 billion for satellites.

One of Houston Dynamo’s largest sponsorship assets is on the market

Houston Biz Journal 12/24 4:45A Chandler France

The sponsorship is one of the top three assets the club sells, alongside venue naming rights and front-of-kit sponsorship.

Here's how far a middle-class salary goes in Houston

Houston Biz Journal 12/24 1:32A Jenna Martin

Houston landed near the middle of the pack among the nation's 50 most populous cities.