Woodside signs first offtake agreement from former Driftwood LNG project since Tellurian...

Houston Biz Journal 4/17 9:51A Naomi Klinge

After buying Houston-based Tellurian in an acquisition valued at $1.2 billion last year, Woodside has inked another milestone deal for the company's flagship LNG project.

Major chemical company Westlake Corp. to move headquarters within Houston's Galleria area

Houston Biz Journal 4/17 9:10A Jeff Jeffrey

Westlake Corp. is moving from one property owned by its owners to another building in their portfolio.

Three-Alarm Fire Engulfs Houston Drywall Storage Facility; Firefighter Injured

Texas Herald News 4/17 8:26A Amalia Weigandt

The Houston Fire Department (HFD) responded to a significant fire at a facility believed to be a drywall storage warehouse this morning. The initial call came in at 8:56 a.m., with Engine 38 arriving on scene at 9:01 a.m. to find heavy smoke and...

Space Center Houston CEO's federal role in limbo, says seasonal hiring could slow amid uncertainty

Houston Biz Journal 4/17 8:24A Jishnu Nair

Uncertain economic times could mean the museum may hire fewer seasonal workers, despite what its leader called "strong financial metrics."

Houston Police Makes Arrest in Fatal Wheeler Avenue Shooting

Texas Herald News 4/17 8:07A Amalia Weigandt

Derrick W. Foster, 41, the suspect charged in the fatal shooting of 43-year-old Melvin Jackson on April 4, has been taken into custody. Foster is charged with murder in the 482nd State District Court. Houston Police Department (HPD) patrol...

Houston Rockets playoff games to provide millions in economic impact for downtown

Houston Biz Journal 4/17 7:50A Chandler France

The Rockets enter the NBA playoffs as the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference, capping a multiyear rebuild of the team.

Florida-based Hotwire officially enters Houston's bulk internet service market

Houston Biz Journal 4/17 7:31A Janet Miranda

Hotwire Communications, a Florida-based bulk internet service provider, is officially hard-launching in the Houston area and growing quickly in the region.

Former Resident Arrested for Criminal Trespass After Harassing New Homeowners in Northwest Houston

Texas Herald News 4/17 5:31A Amalia Weigandt

Deputies with Constable Mark Herman s Office responded to a criminal trespass call on April 15, 2025, in the 4300 Block of Lawn Arbor Drive. Upon arrival, they learned that new residents were being harassed by a previous owner, identified as...

The healthcare industry challenge: Cutting costs without compromising care

Houston Biz Journal 4/17 4:04A BOK Financial

Medical providers across the country are in the midst of a financial struggle, faced with ever-rising costs and operational complexities that threaten their viability and can even put patients at risk. “From a business perspective, today’s...

Cushman & Wakefield adds office landlord representation team from Parkway Property Investments

Houston Biz Journal 4/17 3:00A Jeff Jeffrey

The latest move comes just a few weeks after a high-profile team jumped from Cushman & Wakefield to Partners Real Estate.

Houston tech company confident in government contracting after securing $5.8M Air Force award

Houston Biz Journal 4/17 2:59A Jishnu Nair

A Houston startup will help Air National Guard personnel learn how to repair military aircraft engines using extended reality technology.

Former Fort Bend ISD Teacher Arrested, Charged with Improper Relationship with Student

Texas Herald News 4/16 8:45A Amalia Weigandt

ara Hernandez, 31, a former teacher at Ronald Thornton Middle School in Fort Bend ISD, was arrested on February 14th and is facing two felony charges: indecency with a child involving sexual contact and an improper relationship between an...

La Marque Man Arrested for Aggravated Assault After Victim Found Injured in Police Lobby

Texas Herald News 4/16 4:01A Amalia Weigandt

La Marque Police Officers arrested 54-year-old Shannon Bray on April 14th after a victim suffering from severe head trauma was found in the police department lobby. At approximately 11:53 p.m., officers responded to an injured person in the PD...

Southwest Airlines making significant changes to fare structure and flight credit policy

Houston Biz Journal 4/16 3:00A Jaime E. Galvan

This comes after several longstanding Southwest policies were revised in the past year, including changes to open seating and the “bags fly free” policy.

Texas bullet train backer vows to push 'shovel ready' project forward after feds pull plug

Houston Biz Journal 4/16 2:49A Plamedie Ifasso

The Fort Worth-based lead investor, who recently bought out the longtime Japanese investors in the Dallas-to-Houston bullet train venture, called the recent decision to terminate federal funding "good news" for the "shovel ready" project.