Americans kept spending in June, but retail sales grew more slowly than expected as high prices and global tensions continued to weigh on consumers.

A longtime Trump aide is under federal investigation after suspicious prediction market trades raised insider trading concerns inside the White House.

Will rising mortgage rates derail the housing market? Renewed Middle East tensions, higher oil prices, and stubborn borrowing costs are making homeownership even harder to afford.

Why are gas prices climbing much faster than oil prices? The answer lies in damaged refineries, global fuel shortages, and a supply crunch that's pushing Americans closer to $4-a-gallon gasoline.

Three Houston-area commercial properties earned International TOBY Awards, giving Houston BOMA its first international victories in nearly a decade and recognizing excellence in commercial property management.

Primark has opened its second Greater Houston store at Willowbrook Mall, expanding the retailer's Texas footprint with affordable fashion and back-to-school shopping options.

Daikin and the Astros Foundation are investing $100,000 in HVAC upgrades at Moody Park Community Center, improving cooling capacity and year-round comfort for one of Houston's key neighborhood gathering spaces.

As the U.S. reimposes a naval blockade on Iran, intelligence shows dozens of Iranian "shadow fleet" vessels maneuvering through the Strait of Hormuz in an apparent bid to evade sanctions and keep vital oil exports flowing.

The Trump administration says its trade fraud task force has surpassed $1 billion in recoveries and alleged losses as it intensifies efforts to crack down on tariff evasion and customs fraud.

The Lone Star Flight Museum’s annual Jet Setters Ball will celebrate New Orleans culture while honoring Lisa and Jerry Simon and supporting aviation preservation, museum exhibits and STEM education programs.

The Bayou Collective will host State of Black Philanthropy: Houston Edition on Aug. 5 at the Deluxe Theater, bringing together leaders from philanthropy, business, and nonprofit organizations to celebrate and strengthen Black-led giving in Houston.

A new Texas Southern University economic impact report finds the institution generates $1.6 billion annually, supports 15,676 jobs, and delivers strong returns for students, taxpayers, and the regional economy.

South Korean chipmaker SK Hynix has pulled off the largest-ever U.S. stock listing by a foreign company, raising $26.5 billion as booming demand for AI chips fuels a global semiconductor race.

World Cup ticket prices are plunging after the early exits of the United States and Mexico, giving fans a chance to score seats at steep discounts.

China has achieved a major space milestone, successfully landing a reusable rocket booster for the first time as it narrows the technology gap with SpaceX and other U.S. competitors.