Texas Business

5 Key Considerations for Manufacturing Expansion and M&A in Texas

Texas continues to attract manufacturers due to its scale, infrastructure, and growth momentum. However, industry experts emphasize that success depends on disciplined strategy and operational precision. 1. Prioritize Export Strategy…

Technology

Microsoft, Chevron Explore $7B Texas Gas Power Plant for AI Data Centers

Microsoft, Chevron, and investment firm Engine No. 1 have entered exclusive talks to develop a $7 billion natural gas-powered facility in West Texas to support large-scale AI data center operations.…

Agriculture

Texas A&M AgriLife Advances Ranch Resilience Through Nationwide Research

The Texas A&M AgriLife Center for Grazinglands and Ranch Management (CGRM) is leading a large-scale effort to improve the ecological and economic resilience of ranching operations across the U.S. Scale…

General Business

Central Texas Country Music Club Closes After Three Years

Duett’s Texas Club, a Central Texas music venue in Martindale, has closed after three years due to rising costs and financial challenges. Closure Details Location: Martindale, about 35 miles south…

Retail

Albertsons to Close Two North Texas Stores, Impacting 135+ Employees

Albertsons will close two North Texas grocery stores, in Fort Worth and Euless, to streamline operations amid a competitive retail environment. Closures and Impact Fort Worth: 6700 W. Freeway —…

Retail

Amazon Opens New Last-Mile Delivery Hub in Brownsville

Amazon has expanded its Texas footprint with the opening of a 62,000-square-foot delivery station in Brownsville, strengthening logistics operations in the Rio Grande Valley. Facility Details: Size: 62,000 square feet.…

Uncategorized

TotalEnergies Redirects $920 Million from Wind to Texas Gas and Oil Projects

French energy company TotalEnergies is reallocating nearly $920 million from U.S. offshore wind investments to natural gas and oil projects in Texas and the Gulf of Mexico, indicating a strategic…

Energy & Utilities

Oil Prices Rise Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions

Oil prices rose late Sunday as U.S.-Iran tensions intensified, raising concerns about global energy supply disruptions. Market Reaction Brent crude rose 0.5% to $112.80 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…

Energy & Utilities

East Texas Lands $16B Gas Power Project Backed by U.S.-Japan Investment Deal

A $16 billion natural gas-fired power project is planned for Anderson County, East Texas, marking one of the largest energy infrastructure developments in the U.S. The project is part of…

Energy & Utilities

Google Acquires Energy Firm Behind Texas Panhandle Data Centers in $4.75B Deal

Google’s parent company, Alphabet, has agreed to acquire Intersect, an energy and infrastructure company that supports data center development, in a deal valued at $4.75 billion in cash, plus debt…