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Empowering Black Entrepreneurship Highlight: The Debut of H-Town Beauty Supply Storefront Lands In The Bayou City

Jessica Abbey and Oscar Mabry's launch their first H-Town Beauty Supply storefront in Houston, Texas.

Biden-Harris Administration Unveils $770 Million for Rural Infrastructure Projects During Investing in America Tour

USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House Domestic Policy Advisor Neera Tanden announced $772.6 million in funding for 216 rural infrastructure projects

H-E-B Launches 11th Annual Quest for Texas Best

H-E-B is excited to kick off the 11th annual Quest for Texas Best

Five moves Walmart is making to overhaul business for future

Walmart, the global mega-retailer that began in Arkansas in 1962, is making huge moves in 2024. It’s making investments in technology and inventory that move it into new businesses and which will alter the Walmart experience of many customers.

Target creates cheapest in-store brand; consumers squeezed

Target is taking aim at budget-conscious customers with a new inexpensive brand with prices for everyday basics that start at less than $1. The move comes as traditional retailers of cheaper items, like Dollar Stores, feel pressure from their own …

Ozempic/Mounjaro/hundreds of other drugs more expensive in 2024

Some Americans may have to shell out more this year for Ozempic and Mounjaro, two wildly popular diabetes medications also used for weight loss.

Starbucks/Bank of America partner for new ways to earn rewards

Starbucks customers who use a Bank of America card will now get additional cash back for their purchases as part of a new partnership between the two companies.

Biden-Harris Administration Announces $63 Million to Accelerate Electric Heat Pump Manufacturing Across America as Part of Investing in America Agenda

As part of President Biden’s Investing in America agenda, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the availability of $63 million to accelerate the growth of domestic manufacturing of residential heat pumps, heat pump water heaters, and other heat …

Empower Your Business: Join H-E-B's Pioneering Supplier Diversity Table Talks & 2024 Quest for Texas Best

an enriching opportunity for local entrepreneurs and diverse businesses to gain insights from the leading moguls of the haircare industry. Join the esteemed H-E-B Supplier Diversity Table Talks on Wednesday, March 20th, from 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM CST, for …

J.D. Silva & Associates Hosts Second Annual JDS Give Back Community Festival and Concert

Texas law firm, J.D. Silva & Associates, hosts Second Annual JDS Give Back Festival on March 15-16, 2024, at Clute Municipal Park, featuring free entertainment, music, and community celebration.

Dow tumbles more than 500 points; hot inflation data stokes fears about higher-for-longer rates

Stocks took a dive Tuesday after a key inflation report revealed stubborn price increases, raising concerns on Wall Street that the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer than anticipated.

Cheese/yogurt/dairy recall: Here’s a list of items linked to Listeria outbreak

Multiple large retailers, including Costco and Trader Joe’s, have recalled items containing dairy products from Rizo-López Foods Inc. due to possible Listeria contamination.

Inflation cooled last month; some price hikes continue to cause pain

Price hikes eased off less than expected in January but still offered a hint of relief for Americans who have suffered through some of the steepest price hikes in four decades.

‘Talent is global; opportunity is not’: Ghana becomes heart of one of Super Bowl’s biggest commercials - how?

No sooner had Usher delivered the final “Yeah!” of his Super Bowl LVIII half-time show, when the millions watching worldwide were transported from the cacophony of Las Vegas’ Allegiant Stadium to the quiet of a child’s bedroom in Ghana’s capital …

Cocoa prices soar - what affect on your Valentine’s Day chocolate?

Cocoa prices are surging so high that even the biggest chocolate makers are struggling to stay profitable. That doesn’t portend well for your wallet this Valentine’s Day.