Buc-ee's closer to coming to N.C. with purchase of land at proposed Mebane site

Houston Biz Journal 12/5 2:04A David Hill

A real estate company associated with Texas-based Buc-ee’s has bought about 32 acres at the site proposed for the chain's first North Carolina travel center as the city of Mebane prepares to consider approvals for the project.

Kroger sets wheels in motion for FTC antitrust approval process with Albertsons deal notification

Houston Biz Journal 12/5 1:50A Steve Watkins

Kroger Co. has thrown the ball into federal regulators’ court by informing the Federal Trade Commission it has satisfied the FTC's concerns regarding Kroger's planned $24.6 billion acquisition of Albertsons.

Houston's NRG Stadium selected to host Copa America 2024 soccer tournament

Houston Biz Journal 12/5 1:43A Olivia Pulsinelli

Houston's NRG Stadium is one of 14 venues selected to host Copa America 2024 matches. In 2016, NRG Stadium was one of the 10 venues to host Copa America games, including one of the most expensive matches of the tournament.

Things To Do: Return of Fistful of Soul

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/5 1:08A Gladys Fuentes

In the past, Fistful of Soul nights at The Continental Club would draw lines around the funky block and fill the club and backyard with eager, smiling dancers. The popular DJ collective hasn’t hosted...

Nexus PMG names former KBR leader as Houston-based CEO of service arm

Houston Biz Journal 12/5 1:00A Jishnu Nair

Ross Faransso said Nexus' commitment to renewable projects drew him to join the firm.

Year in Review: Ovintiv expanding in Permian, exiting Bakken was a Deal of the Week

Houston Biz Journal 12/5 1:00A Olivia Pulsinelli

In April, Denver-based Ovintiv Inc. (NYSE: OVV) reached deals with portfolio companies of Houston-based EnCap Investments LP to expand its footprint in the Permian Basin of West Texas and exit the Bakken Shale Play in North Dakota.

Respiratory Viruses Are Circulating Again Now That The Colder Weather Months Are Here

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/4 10:30P Faith Bugenhagen

Over the past two months COVID-19 cases have remained relatively stagnant, after decreasing slightly following a peak in September. However, now new hospital admissions are climbing back to 20,000...

Review: Houston Holiday Theater 2023, Part II

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/4 10:00P D. L. Groover

A Texas CarolDid you ever want a Christmas show to be fun and enjoyable without too much message or baggage? A warm and comfortable place with feel-good vibes? A play with heart? Well, if you can...

What If the College Football Playoff Were 12 Teams This Season?

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/4 10:00P Sean Pendergast

Among college football fans and sports fans in general, I feel like I am in the minority with this take, but I'll say it — I am going to miss the 4-team College Football Playoff. Next season, the...

Christmas Eve and Christmas Day 2023 Houston Dining Options

Houston Press |The Leading Independent News Source 12/4 10:00P Brooke Viggiano

From family-friendly holiday buffets to luxe prix fixe affairs decked with festive food and drink, these Houston restaurants are making the holidays better with Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dining....

University of Houston 'didn't settle' when hiring head football coach Willie Fritz, Tilman Fertitta...

Houston Biz Journal 12/4 1:25P Sofia Gonzalez

“I finally got my home run by getting this job," said Willie Fritz, who has 31 years of experience as a head football coach and has taken on the role for UH. "It’s a dream for me [to be] here at the University of Houston.”

South Texas Drilling Permit Roundup: EOG Resources fires up in the Eagle Ford

Houston Biz Journal 12/4 12:19P Zoe Gottlieb

With 13 applications for new wells in three counties, EOG Resources Inc. (NYSE: EOG) was the top filer in the Eagle Ford Shale last week.

Montgomery County Sheriff Needs Help Identifying Suspect in Spring Building Burglary

Agadari Texas News - Houston News 12/4 9:53A Dorothy Canelas

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to identify the suspect, pictured below, in reference to a Burglary of a Building that occurred on November 26, 2023, at the 25000 block of I-45...

Phosgene leak at Altivia facility in La Porte leads to shelter-in-place

Houston Biz Journal 12/4 9:04A Naomi Klinge

A shelter-in-place order in La Porte has been lifted after an Altivia facility reported a chemical leak. Altivia’s facility at 16th Street and Fairmont Parkway was reported to have an active leak of phosgene the morning of Dec. 4, causing the...

Houston's 2023 TaxAct Texas Bowl to host Texas A&M and Oklahoma State

Houston Biz Journal 12/4 8:04A Olivia Pulsinelli

The most recent matchup between Texas A&M University's Aggies and Oklahoma State University's was also in the Texas Bowl back in 2019, when Texas A&M beat Oklahoma State 24-21.