Rice University starts construction of 75,000-square-foot student hub (RENDERINGS)

Houston Biz Journal 5/8 11:16A Janet Miranda

Rice University started construction of its brand new student hub. The addition is expected to be part of a larger three-building complex focused on student life.

BioWell taking over operations at Texas Biotechnology plant in Richmond, plans startup incubation

Houston Biz Journal 5/8 9:50A Jishnu Nair

The nonprofit incubator said it will take over the 33,000-square-foot building in Richmond, which also possesses manufacturing capability.

McGrath Real Estate Partners unveils apartment community with entertainment stage near the Heights...

Houston Biz Journal 5/8 9:42A Jeff Jeffrey

The apartment community opened its doors with 57% of its units already leased.

How tariffs impact the rising star of TikTok-famous Mr. Tai’s Chili Garlic Flakes

Houston Biz Journal 5/8 8:45A Janet Miranda

This family venture grew from a small operation aimed at creating a healthier alternative to a traditional Vietnamese spicy sauce into a TikTok sensation. The viral business was experiencing exponential growth going from gas stations to retail...

APA continues to divest Permian Basin assets with another $608 million deal

Houston Biz Journal 5/8 7:32A Naomi Klinge

After more than $1.6 billion in divestments in the past year, the parent company of Apache is adding another $608 million deal to the list.

Houston Business Journal reveals 2025 40 Under 40 honorees

Houston Biz Journal 5/8 7:00A Wyatt Loy

Each person in this year's cohort has truly gone above and beyond.

Fort Bend ISD proposes $31.65M contract to address up to 130 vacant bus routes

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 5/8 6:51A

The contract is expected to improve on-time arrivals and allow internal transportation staff to return to core duties such as training and maintenance, as the district has struggled to fully staff their routes, Chief Operations Officer Damian...

KBR CEO says no direct tariff or DOGE impacts in Q1, previews defense opportunities in proposed...

Houston Biz Journal 5/8 3:01A Jishnu Nair

During the company's Q1 earnings calls, CEO Stuart Bradie also previewed some opportunities KBR is evaluating in a proposed $1 trillion defense budget.

ConocoPhillips CFO to retire after nearly 40 years with company, successor named

Houston Biz Journal 5/8 2:48A Olivia Pulsinelli

Also on May 8, ConocoPhillips released its financial results for the first quarter of 2025.

Only on 13: Video shows shirtless Sugar Land suspect firing weapon before police shooting

abc13.com (News) 5/8 12:27A Luke Jones

Video obtained exclusively by Eyewitness News shows a shirtless man firing an assault-style rifle into the street before he's shot by Sugar Land police officers.

Space City Weather meteorologist helps CenterPoint roll out new emergency tools

Houston Biz Journal 5/7 11:00P Naomi Klinge

A familiar face in Houston's weather community is using his new role to help the city prepare for hurricane season.

Parts of Sugar Land neighborhood closed off as investigation continues into suspect shot by police

abc13.com (News) 5/7 3:03P Courtney Carpenter

The scene unfolded Tuesday night, police said they received multiple calls of the suspect firing into the ground. During a confrontation, police shot the suspect, but they have not said if the suspect fired at them or not.

Fort Bend ISD administrators propose 1-time property tax rate increase to cull $34.6M shortfall

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 5/7 10:19A

A one-year temporary property tax increase could generate up to $35.1 million for FY 2025–26 to support staff retention bonuses and a 90-day reserve, while most FBISD taxpayers would still see a net tax bill decrease if two bills pass in the 89th...

Sugar Land officials to vote on proposed Lake Pointe development

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 5/7 9:53A avogel@communityimpact.com (Aubr

Lovett Commercial, a Houston-based real estate developer, shared an updated concept plan with optional commercial areas for its proposed residential-focused project for the former Fluor Corp. campus at a May 6 joint City Council and Planning and...

Sugar Land to study effectiveness of alternative materials for street, sidewalk maintenance

Community Impact (Sugar Land - Missouri City) 5/7 9:02A avogel@communityimpact.com (Aubr

Sugar Land officials are studying new ways to maintain the city’s streets and sidewalks through two new pilot programs beginning in mid-May.