EOG Resources Chairman Bill Thomas retires from board, CEO takes over role

Houston Biz Journal 10/4 1:03P Olivia Pulsinelli

Splitting the CEO and chairman roles during a transition period over the past year was part of EOG Resource's management succession plan, but now Ezra Yacob has taken over both titles from Bill Thomas.

Columbia Tap Trail to receive $150,000 in renovations

Houston Public Media 10/4 12:30P ShaVonne Herndon

The Columbia Tap Trail is a four-mile hike and bike trail through Third Ward and the Cuney Homes community.

Gov. Abbott holds roundtable discussion, news conference on Texas economy

Click 2 Houston 10/4 11:51A Brittany Taylor

Gov. Gregg Abbott will hold a roundtable discussion and press conference on Texas’ economy and jobs growth. Port Houston Chairman Ric Campo and other energy industry leaders will join Abbott in the roundtable discussion in Houston. KPRC 2 will...

Hadestown and Tony-Award winning actor André De Shields

Houston Public Media 10/4 11:50A Garrett Bohlmann

We’ll discuss the life and career of this Broadway legend, plus a preview of the Hadestown national tour with the actress who plays Eurydice.

Houston Toy Museum aims to brighten lives for kids, adults alike

Houston Public Media 10/4 11:42A Adam Zuvanich

Houston couple Matt and Sara Broussard are turning their passion for toys into a museum, which opens Thursday in the Heights.

Zoo Boo! It is a Scary Good Time at The Houston Zoo

Click 2 Houston 10/4 11:32A Melanie Camp

Things are spooking up at the Houston Zoo. Zoo Boo is back and they have some fun additions this year, like a Spooky-themed bug house and eerie Halloween lights in the African Forest. But, don’t let...

Cagle offers a compromise to resolve Harris County’s tax and budget deadlock

Houston Public Media 10/4 11:17A Andrew Schneider

Republican Commissioner Jack Cagle is proposing $149 million in new taxes, with the revenues to be split among law enforcement, health care, flood control, and discretionary spending.

Katy resident $19M richer after claiming jackpot for Lotto Texas drawing

Click 2 Houston 10/4 10:22A Brittany Taylor

One Katy resident is all smiles after claiming a $19 million jackpot prize for the Lotto Texas drawing held on Sept. 17, according to Texas Lotto. The cash value option was selected at the time of purchase and the claimant will receive...

Micron chooses New York for $100B factory instead of Central Texas

Houston Biz Journal 10/4 9:43A Justin Sayers

Lockhart, south of Austin, had been a finalist for this massive semiconductor factory. Micron said Oct. 4 it will invest up to $100 billion to build the fabrication facility in Central New York, with the help of $5.5 billion in incentives.

Cushman & Wakefield hires JLL managing director to lead South Central valuation, advisory team

Houston Biz Journal 10/4 8:37A Jeff Jeffrey

Before joining Cushman & Wakefield, Kenneth Levenson’s practice at JLL focused on managing and expanding the reach of the firm’s valuation business.

Carriage Services Inc. announces resignation of CFO Ben Brink

Houston Biz Journal 10/4 8:22A Chandler France

Brink has served as the company's CFO since August 2015. He first joined Carriage Services in January 2009.

78-year-old shoved, dragged on ground by suspect during carjacking in southeast Houston, docs show

Click 2 Houston 10/4 7:45A Brittany Taylor

A man has been charged after being accused of carjacking and dragging a 78-year-old man Monday in southeast Houston, according to court records. The suspect, Signs Talk Abuain, was charged with aggravated robbery of a person over 65 or disabled....

Houston startups Urban Eatz, SpenDebt join two Gener8tor-affiliated accelerators

Houston Biz Journal 10/4 7:35A Olivia Pulsinelli

Houston-based startups Urban Eatz and SpenDebt have been selected for two different accelerators administered by Gener8tor, a Wisconsin-based venture firm and national accelerator network.

National Night Out events to take place Tuesday night throughout Houston area

Houston Public Media 10/4 6:45A Ariel Worthy, ShaVonne Herndon

Sheriff Gonzalez says communities are safest when they are patrolled by deputies, people recognize and trust.

How rhetoric about bail reform is shaping the upcoming election in Harris County

Houston Public Media 10/4 6:39A Adam Zuvanich

Republicans, along with Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg, claim that lenient bail practices by judges have contributed to a spike in crime in the Houston area. Observers say their messaging has impacted the behavior of the judiciary and...