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Leslie Doggett moves ahead with restaurant overhaul at former St. Regis Houston hotel
Leslie Doggett is proceeding with plans to renovate the restaurant at the former St. Regis Houston hotel. The businessman acquired the historic property earlier this year and is now moving forward with the overhaul.
Here are Houston's 10 largest banks in 2026 — plus which ones gained, lost the most deposits
JPMorgan Chase & Co. continues to hold the title of the largest bank in Houston, despite experiencing a decline in local deposits compared to the previous year. In contrast, another major bank saw a significant increase in local deposits, rising by 29.2%.
Trammell Crow signs tenant for half of 752K-SF Carpenters Logistics Center warehouse in Channelview
Trammell Crow has secured a tenant for half of the 752,000-square-foot Carpenters Logistics Center warehouse in Channelview. The developer is also planning to construct a second speculative warehouse within the 52-acre industrial park.
Consumer sentiment falls in August after months of increases
Consumer sentiment experienced a decline in August after several months of increases, as reported by Biz Journals. The downturn was observed across most metropolitan areas, highlighting the uneven impact of the K-shaped economy on different demographics.
Gov. Greg Abbott halts all TCEQ permits for data centers amid ongoing audit
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has announced a halt on all Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) permits for data centers, extending a previous audit of interconnection requests. This pause now includes facilities that are constructing power sources independent of the grid. The decision reflects ongoing concerns regarding the environmental impact of data centers.
Eli Lilly breaks ground on $6.5B Houston plant, largest project of its kind in Texas history
Eli Lilly has officially broken ground on a $6.5 billion manufacturing plant in Houston, marking the largest project of its kind in Texas history. This development is seen as a significant endorsement of the city's focus on attracting biotech and pharmaceutical investments.