Houston Exponential, Fort Bend Economic Development Council launch innovation council

Houston Biz Journal 9/23 12:25P Florian Martin

The Fort Bend Innovation Council is the first of many planned expansions for Houston Exponential.

Restaurant Roundup: Katz's opens in Galleria area; Frank's Americana Revival to move

Houston Business Journal 9/23 10:01A Olivia Pulsinelli

In this week's Restaurant Roundup, Katz's is now open in the Galleria area, Frank’s Americana Revival will move to a nearby location early next year, Zanti Cucina Italiana will add a location inside the 610 Loop and more.

La Casa Más Dulce El Mondo En Houston is Where You Will Find the Best Deserts in Town

Click 2 Houston 9/23 9:10A Melanie Camp

The sweetest house in the world is in Houston at Sweets by Belen. This place is a go-to for the Houston Life team, whether we are celebrating birthdays or satisfying a sweet tooth craving. However, the story behind Belen Bailey’s journey from Peru...

Behind the deal: President shares how Houston Baptist University became Houston Christian...

Houston Biz Journal 9/23 8:39A Sofia Gonzalez

Houston Baptist University’s name change to Houston Christian University has been on the table for 16 years, but President Robert B. Sloan told the Houston Business Journal the time was finally right. Click through for a deeper dive on what led...

Nitya Capital to expand into Middle East with United Arab Emirates office

Houston Biz Journal 9/23 7:57A Chandler France

The firm's new Middle East partner and managing director of the UAE office said Nitya decided to expand into the Middle East because demand is high in the region for U.S. investments.

Did you know the Houston Zoo has its own resident ghost?

Click 2 Houston 9/23 7:25A Briana Zamora-Nipper

The Houston Zoo opened in Hermann Park in the 1920s and acquired its first ghost just two decades later. The adventurous, German-born lion-tamer Hans Nagel was the institution’s first zookeeper. During his tenure, Nagel, a media darling who’s...

Kinder Foundation gives $50M grant to Rice University’s Kinder Institute

Houston Biz Journal 9/23 4:00A Sofia Gonzalez

Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research has received a $50 million grant, its largest ever, from major local philanthropists.

Former Occidental Petroleum, Magnolia Oil & Gas CEO Stephen Chazen dies

Houston Biz Journal 9/23 3:51A Olivia Pulsinelli

Two days earlier, Magnolia Oil & Gas announced Chazen had stepped down from his roles as chairman, president and CEO due to serious health reasons.

Time to prepare for another major closure on 69/610 interchange project this weekend

cw39.com 9/22 10:42P Hannah Trippett

HOUSTON (KIAH) - After a break for a few weeks, more closures are set to begin this Friday, September 23, on the 69/610 interchange project. Beginning at 9 p.m. on Friday, all main lanes of I-69 north and southbound will be closed until Monday,...

Voyager Space, Hilton partner on space station design

Houston Biz Journal 9/22 4:20P Greg Avery

The Denver-based space company, working on launching its Starlab commercial space station later this decade, seeks the hotelier's earthly touch.

Taylor Morrison, Tri Pointe Homes partner to build 1,300-home community in Cypress

Houston Biz Journal 9/22 1:29P Florian Martin

Mason Woods is zoned to the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District and is near some of the top-selling master-planned communities in Houston.

Woman killed, suspect believed to be dead following two shootings in Harris County, sheriff says

Click 2 Houston 9/22 12:47P Brittany Taylor, Moriah Ballard

An investigation is underway after a woman was shot and killed and someone who is believed to be the suspected shooter was also killed at a residence in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. The shooting was called in around...

Cheniere promotes executive to new chief operating officer position

Houston Biz Journal 9/22 9:18A Olivia Pulsinelli

This is the first time Cheniere Energy has had a COO at least in the past decade, according to its proxy statements filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

HBJ reveals 2022 Fast 100 rankings of Houston's fastest-growing cos.

Houston Biz Journal 9/22 8:46A Houston Business Journal staff

The Houston Business Journal celebrated the fastest-growing private companies in Houston at the Fast 100 and Innovation Awards event Sept. 22. In July, the list of Fast 100 finalists was announced in alphabetical order, but the final rankings...

Meet Houston's fastest-growing company: IllumiPure is No. 1 on 2022 Fast 100 List

Houston Biz Journal 9/22 8:42A Sara Samora

The Houston Business Journal's fastest growing company saw a nearly 30,000% increase in revenue from 2019 to 2021. And its product couldn’t have come at a better time.