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River Oaks mansion formerly owned by Italian baron for sale for $21.9M (PHOTOS)
The 21,500-square-foot estate at 2115 River Oaks Blvd. once belonged to Baron Ricky di Portanova and features a 12,000-square-foot indoor pool pavilion.
Target opens food-forward store in Katy’s Texas Heritage Marketplace amid $1B grocery investment
While rivals target value, Target goes for style and uniqueness. The retailer recently completed its largest grocery reset in over a decade, and one of those locations is in the Katy area.
Michelin Guide Texas adds over a dozen Houston restaurants for 2026
In the 2026 Michelin Guide Texas, Houston has five newcomers among the Bib Gourmand honorees and nine among the Michelin Recommended restaurants. Dozens of other local restaurants are returning honorees.
Devon Energy to exit Eagle Ford in $4.2B deal with fellow Houston co. Crescent Energy
The move comes just a few months after Devon Energy combined with Coterra Energy, moving the company's headquarters from Oklahoma City to Houston.
Chevron to divest stake in Hess Midstream, creating independent company
A little over a year after acquiring Hess Corp., Houston-based Chevron Corp. has a plan for its master limited partnership.
Plains All American Pipeline names new COO
A longtime Plains executive is stepping into the role that Chris Chandler has held since 2019.
Talen Energy names next CEO, boosts share-repurchase plan to $3B
Current CEO Mark McFarland will retire in March 2027 after leading company since 2023.
Ikea to launch driverless freight deliveries between Houston and DFW with Kodiak AI
Kodiak has already delivered more than 1,300 loads for Ikea, which operates more than 50 U.S. stores and generated $5.3 billion in sales last year.
The Woodlands location of Italian restaurant Bari Ristorante has been in the works for at least 11 months and has now scheduled a grand opening date.
Australian gym Fitstop opening first Texas location in Houston’s Energy Corridor
The Memorial location is the first of four planned by local franchisee Victor Guo, who signed the company's largest-ever U.S. development deal earlier this year.
Plains All American Pipeline buying system in Powder River Basin for $585 million
Plains's acquisition of a major crude oil gathering system in the Powder River Basin follows a $2.55 billion acquisition in the area.
Explore the new Houston Business Journal homepage
The Business Journals all launched redesigned homepages to make it easier for you to discover the business news, insights and analysis you rely on.
Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse opens second Houston-area restaurant in Katy (PHOTOS)
Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse opened its Katy location, joining the chain’s longtime location on Westheimer near the Galleria area.
Houston-based Avelo Airlines to move local flights out of Hobby Airport
Houston-based ultra-low-cost carrier Avelo Airlines is moving its few local flights to a different airport.
El Tiempo Cantina to reopen Webster location after abrupt closure
El Tiempo Cantina’s Webster location will reopen under new ownership soon after abruptly closing earlier this month.
Underbelly Burger closing Spring Branch location after less than 3 years
Most Underbelly Hospitality restaurants have closed in the wake of co-founder Chris Shepherd’s departure in 2022.
Williams, Helix, Weatherford, Tidewater close mergers and acquisitions within days of each other
At least four mergers and acquisitions in Houston’s energy industry closed between Aug. 31 and Sept. 3.
P. Terry’s Burger Stand ready to begin building location inside Houston’s 610 Loop
P. Terry’s Burger Stand is ready to begin vertical construction on its first Inner Loop location. There's at least one more Houston-area location in the works as well.
Air travel could break records this Labor Day weekend, but Houston could be quieter
Houston might be spared from the busiest travel congestion as U.S. airports are on track to hit post-Covid 19 records for domestic flights and passengers this Labor Day weekend.
Williams closes $5.5B deal for Momentum Midstream after just a month
Oklahoma-based Williams completed its acquisition of the Houston-based midstream company just a month after the $5.5 billion deal was announced.
El Tiempo Cantina’s Webster location abruptly closes after nearly 9 years, per reports
El Tiempo Cantina’s Webster location took years to open, but the closure was sudden, according to reports.
Burger Bodega sets opening date for Katy location, its first-ever expansion
Burger Bodega is expanding beyond its Washington Avenue brick-and-mortar site for the first time.
Senior independent director announces departure as BP names new chair
BP's board of directors officially has a permanent chair after several leadership upheavals for the company.
BP names new chair after ousting predecessor
BP's board of directors officially has a permanent chair after several leadership upheavals for the company.
Offshore services cos. Hornbeck and Helix complete merger, name executive team
Houston-based Helix Energy Solutions Group Inc. and Louisiana-based Hornbeck Offshore Services Inc. completed their merger on Sept. 1. Here's who will lead the combined company.
Houston loses original Pappasitos Cantina, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Arnaldo Richards' Picos Restaurant
Three notable Mexican restaurant closures in Houston occurred or were announced within days of each other.
SLB to acquire data center cooling firm in $4.1 billion deal
SLB is targeting $4.5 billion to $5 billion in revenue for its combined data center solutions business in 2028.
Houston to host WMA Outdoor Championships’ first event in US since 2011
The athletics and track and field championship for athletes ages 35 and older regularly draws more than 8,000 competitors from more than 100 countries.
Port of Galveston’s fifth cruise terminal could be for Royal Caribbean — again
Plans for the Port of Galveston’s fifth cruise terminal are moving full-steam ahead as other developments ramp up as well.
Landry's Seafood House opens Sugar Land restaurant, only location in Fort Bend County (PHOTOS)
Landry’s Seafood House has opened a location in Fort Bend County with a family-friendly option new to the brand.
Gr8 Plate Hospitality closes original Passerella Italian restaurant in Towne Lake
Co-owner Paul Miller says the Italian concept struggled with consistent business. The company has closed several restaurants in recent years.
Huntsman and Olin shareholders OK merger creating major chemical co.
The combined company will be called OlinHuntsman Corp., and it will be based in The Woodlands. But the deal isn't ready to close just yet.
Houston-based marketing agency Public Content moving headquarters after key hires
The agency is moving from 2,646 square feet to approximately 6,300 square feet half a mile away. The expansion follows the launch of a dedicated arts and culture department, and at least one other new department is planned.
Longtime Waste Management CEO Jim Fish to retire; successor named
Fish has been with WM for more than 25 years and became CEO in late 2016. The Houston Business Journal named him a Most Admired CEO Awards honoree in 2025.
Cross Ocean, Fuller Realty buy 3-building Energy Corridor campus anchored by Fluor
The three-building campus is 94% leased and has received more than $20 million in capital improvements since 2019.
St. Luke’s Health rebranding to incorporate parent’s CommonSpirit name, expanding BCM partnership
The Houston area's fourth-largest health system will incorporate its parent system's name in October. The move comes alongside expanded collaboration with Baylor College of Medicine.
Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse reveals more details about new Katy location
Chama Gaúcha Brazilian Steakhouse, which has a longtime location on Westheimer near the Galleria area, is preparing to open its second Houston-area restaurant soon.
Michelin-recommended restaurant Late August in the Ion ends dining service after 2 years
The Afro-Mexican concept, which earned immediate Michelin Guide recognition, will host private events through year-end. Lucille's Hospitality Group is turning its focus to The Branch, a new hotel-style cocktail lounge and raw bar in a new apartment tower.
Japanese conglomerate to acquire Houston petrochemical company TPC for estimated $1.27B
The deal is expected to make Eneos' butadiene production capacity the third largest worldwide. TPC Group reported more than $1.5 billion in net sales for 2025.
ConocoPhillips CEO Ryan Lance to retire, kicking off leadership changes
Ryan Lance is retiring from the president and CEO roles he's held at ConocoPhillips for 14 years. Current CFO Andy O'Brien has been named his successor.
Savills acquires Eastdil Secured for $1.1B to boost U.S. capital markets presence
The acquisition combined the buyer's leasing specialization with the seller's capital markets expertise.
Group 1 Automotive acquiring Hennessy assets in $1.3B deal, boosting Atlanta footprint
Atlanta will be Houston-based Group 1's second-largest market based on revenue and its ninth market in the U.S. with five or more stores.
Pro football league UFL exits Houston, Birmingham amid ‘strategic market realignment’
The United Football League is exiting Houston and Birmingham, Alabama, and will add two new replacement markets in 2027 with further growth ahead.
Houston-based Fortune 500 contractor KBR names upcoming spinoff Trinzic, reveals brand details
Houston-based KBR’s upcoming spinoff finally has a name. Here's what it means and what else we know — and don't know — about the future standalone company.
Terry Black's Barbecue sets opening date for first Houston location amid bigger expansion push
Plans for the location in the Heights first surfaced over a year ago.
Grant Thornton to acquire CBIZ for $5 billion in largest deal of its kind in 25 years
The combined firm is expected to generate $5B in revenue and become the fifth-largest professional services provider in the United States.
James Beard Foundation in touch with Houston First amid search for 2029-2033 host city
The James Beard Foundation is in search of a new home to host its awards — often called "the Oscars of the food world" — from 2029 to 2033, and Houston could be in the running.
Audacy to replace Houston’s The Spot with FM sports simulcast 95.7 The Fan
Audacy’s launch of an FM sports station in Houston is not surprising, but its choice to use the 95.7 frequency is, several industry reports noted.
Sprouts Farmers Market sets opening date for store in The Woodlands, hiring
Sprouts Farmers Market will open its next Houston-area store in September, just a few months after its Kingwood store opened.
Magnolia Oil & Gas acquires fellow Houston-based Eagle Ford player in $4B deal (UPDATE)
The combined company will have a significant footprint in the Giddings, Austin Chalk, Eagle Ford and Woodbine areas of southern and eastern Texas.
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