Fort Worth businessman becomes lead backer of Houston-to-Dallas bullet train

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 2:59A Plamedie Ifasso

Local CEO, university board member and author — those are just some of the ways to describe Fort Worth businessman John Kleinheinz. Another descriptor was recently added to the list: the lead backer of the Dallas-to-Houston bullet train project.

Some of Houston's top companies paid more to protect their CEOs in 2024 after increased threats

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 2:52A Naomi Klinge

After the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed in December, Houston companies reveal that threats to their CEOs increased too.

Microvast Holdings hires new CFO as Tennessee plant remains stalled

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 2:35A Jishnu Nair

In addition to hiring a new CFO, battery company Microvast is expanding in China, but its U.S. expansions are up in the air.

Texas lawmakers to consider disaster relief program aimed at small businesses

Houston Biz Journal 4/11 12:00A Jeff Jeffrey

Texas has had a small-business disaster loan program for four years — now the Legislature looks to actually fund it.

How Houston businesses can get involved with the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Houston Biz Journal 4/10 11:00P Chandler France

The local World Cup host committee initially launched the campaign in 2019 when Houston was bidding for matches and is now bringing it back.

Building on a legacy of integrity: The success story of Cactus Commercial

Houston Biz Journal 4/10 7:00P Cactus Commercial

Since its founding in 2013, Cactus Commercial has established itself as a trusted name in the commercial construction industry, driven by a steadfast commitment to integrity, reliability and exceptional service. Yet, the company’s story is rooted...

Pair Arrested for Felony Metal Theft at Goodyear Bayport Chemical Plant

Texas Herald News 4/10 6:41A Amalia Weigandt

Two 42-year-old men, Brent John Wentland and Samuel Ignacio Esparza, were arrested early Wednesday morning, April 9th, after being caught trespassing and stealing metal from the Goodyear Bayport Chemical Plant in the 13400 block of Bay Area Blvd...

Houston Man Arrested in Sugar Land Hit-and-Run Death

Texas Herald News 4/10 5:49A Amalia Weigandt

Trong Nam Le of Houston has been arrested and charged with Failure to Stop and Render Aid (FSRA) Collision Involving Death, a 2nd-degree felony, following a fatal hit-and-run incident in Sugar Land on March 17, 2025. According to authorities,...

Juan Carlos de Aldecoa shares inspiration, aspirations behind Rex Hospitality, Maven Coffee Co.

Houston Biz Journal 4/10 3:03A Sean McCrory

The co-founder of a Houston-based hospitality company and separate coffee concept says he and his partners — including a Houston Astros pitcher — are just getting started in expanding their business interests.

Three-building Energy Corridor office complex in receivership finds buyer

Houston Biz Journal 4/10 2:59A Jeff Jeffrey

The buyer is fairly well known in local real estate circles and is responsible for bringing Tim Hortons to Houston.

Space Center Houston hosts cooking competition for students to send their dish to space

abc13.com (News) 4/9 8:46P KTRK

The winning team of this competition will have their dish sent to space to support astronauts aboard the International Space Station, as well as earning a scholarship.

Actor Clark Gregg on Shell Energy Stadium’s bold decarbonization journey (video)

Houston Biz Journal 4/9 7:00P Shell Energy

This isn’t just a case study, it’s a playbook for progress. Actor and director Clark Gregg takes you inside the real-world decarbonization journey of Shell Energy Stadium — home to soccer’s Houston Dash and Houston Dynamo. In this four-part video...

Houston reality TV star brings residential and commercial brokerage to Austin

Houston Biz Journal 4/9 2:45A Cody Baird

Washington Ho, star of streaming service Max's "House of Ho" reality TV series, is expanding his residential and commercial brokerage to Austin.

Restaurant-focused design-build firm launches furniture spinoff

Houston Biz Journal 4/8 11:00P Jeff Jeffrey

The new company is an extension of a service Construction Concepts has offered for years — sourcing furniture directly from manufacturers.

Houston Police Investigating Apparent Murder-Suicide on Northwest Freeway Service Road

Texas Herald News 4/8 11:35A Amalia Weigandt

Houston police are investigating the fatal shooting of a man and a woman at 14155 Northwest Freeway (U.S. Highway 290) service road on Monday night as a suspected murder-suicide. The deceased female victim, in her 20s, and the male suspect, 27,...