APA, the Houston-based parent of Apache Corp., announces global layoffs affecting nearly 300 employees as part of its cost-cutting strategy. The move reflects broader trends in the oil and gas industry.
Chewy, a major online pet supply retailer, plans to lay off over 650 employees at its Dallas fulfillment center as part of operational realignments, amid broader economic trends impacting Texas businesses.
Fashion retailer Forever 21 is set to close all 32 Texas stores as it files for bankruptcy for the second time, citing rising costs and competition from fast fashion companies like Shein and Temu.
The Heron, a new 12-story luxury apartment tower in Houston’s Museum District, opens in May, offering premium amenities and design for affluent renters.
SpaceX’s Elon Musk announced the Starship rocket will travel to Mars by end of 2026, carrying Tesla’s humanoid robot, Optimus. Success could lead to human landings by 2029, marking a significant step towards Mars colonization.
Hunters Creek Village is named Texas’s wealthiest town, boasting high median incomes, low poverty rates, and investment in community amenities.
Houston’s real estate market sees a shift as median home prices drop, creating an opening for homebuyers amidst increasing supply and declining mortgage rates.
Sunnova Energy announces the resignation of CEO William Berger amid bankruptcy concerns, with Paul Matthews stepping in to guide the company through financial challenges.
Houston’s Trill Burgers, co-founded by rapper Bun B, announces its fourth location set to open in summer 2025 on Westheimer, further expanding the popular burger chain.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise announces a strategic workforce reduction of 2,500 jobs globally to streamline operations and address economic challenges, with anticipated annual savings of $350 million.