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An Austin-based restaurant and bar management group has opened a restaurant in Midtown, its second concept in Houston.

Comments from members of the state Senate’s Business and Commerce Committee hinted that they’re inclined to propose legislation that significantly reduces employers’ ability to write long-term and relatively vague noncompete contracts.

Pagewood’s first project — a “creative workspace community” redeveloped from a warehouse park in Spring Branch — is 80% leased.

The poison pill measure would prevent anyone from gaining more than 25% of the company after Talos has faced many drastic changes this year.

Houston Christian University has released new details about a $60 million engineering, science and nursing building it’s planning.

The combined company — now called Expand Energy Corp. — began trading on the Nasdaq stock market under the ticker symbol “EXE” on Oct. 2.

The Astros’ and Dynamo’s local playoff games will not only generate excess economic impact but continue to highlight Houston as a destination for visitors.

Earlier this year, Summit sold its Utica natural gas midstream business and decided to transition out of the MLP structure following a strategic review.

Pedro Caruso, the first Hispanic board chair for the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston, appeared on the Texas Business Minds podcast to discuss his milestone selection and how businesses can better engage Texas’ Hispanic community.

Houston-based Group 1 Automotive named its first U.K. CEO and acquired another London-area dealership following a major U.K. earlier this year.