Author: Chandler France

A business-friendly environment, skilled workforce and affordable cost of living positions the state better than the rest, according to a CEO survey.

This is the Houston- and Tupelo, Mississippi-based bank’s first deal since 2021, when the merger between Cadence Bancorp and BancorpSouth Bank closed, forming the current Cadence Bank. The second has already been announced.

The bank was formed after Houston-based mortgage company Cornerstone Home Lending filed for a bank charter and acquired Roscoe-based The Roscoe State Bank in 2022. But because of the unique nature of the deal, the combined company couldn’t take its nex…

Some Houston banks were all but certain they would make an M&A deal in 2025. Their outlook has changed following the first quarter.

President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee drew more than $8.57 million from individuals and companies in Houston.

This is Cadence Bank’s second acquisition of 2025 after the company began the year expecting to be active in the M&A space.

RodeoHouston has contributed far more to NRG Park than the Houston Texans, who benefit from a more favorable lease structure. The long-term investments made by the tenants have played a crucial role in shaping the venue’s development and will influence…

The Houston-based automotive retailer has deferred some capital expenditures, but it’s still discussing possible acquisitions.

Walmart will renovate more than dozen stores in the Houston region and has set the opening date for its first new-build in years.

A growing workforce and affordability are positives for Houston, though the region could be particularly affected by changes in immigration policy. A national economist explains why Houston is well positioned despite increased recession fears.