Business
January 23, 2018
15 Innovators Reshaping Texas
Today’s wildcatters find rich veins of opportunity in everything from tortillas to interplanetary travel. Meet the dreamers and risk-takers shaping our future.
Business
Reporting and commentary on Texas businesses and the trends and innovation happening in our state
Business
January 23, 2018
The Long Fall of iHeart, Once the Most Powerful and Feared Player in Radio
Launched by two of the biggest names in Texas business, Clear Channel was once the most powerful—and feared—player in radio. Now rebranded as iHeartMedia, it’s on the brink of bankruptcy.
Business
January 19, 2018
Gay Gaddis on Harnessing Your Inner Cowgirl Power
In her new book, ’Cowgirl Power: How to Kick Ass in Business and Life,’ businesswoman Gay Gaddis advises women on bringing a cowgirl attitude to business.
The National Podcast of Texas
January 19, 2018
National Podcast of Texas, Episode Three
On this episode, we dive into Beto O'Rourke's moonshot campaign, catch up with Laredo's nightcrawler, and talk to Gay Gaddis about her new book, 'Cowgirl Power: How to Kick ass in Business and Life.
Business
January 18, 2018
Two Texas Cities Named Finalists in Race for Amazon’s HQ2
Both cities were considered favorites early in the process, but it remains unclear what they’ve offered the tech giant for HQ2.
Business
January 5, 2018
What The Betting Odds on Amazon HQ2 Really Tell Us
Irish bookie Paddy Power gives Austin a 3:1 shot at landing the prized headquarters. But let’s not get ahead of ourselves.
Business
December 15, 2017
Why There Are So Many Mattress Stores Everywhere
A lawsuit may finally provide an answer.
Film & TV
December 6, 2017
Cinemark Launches Its Own MoviePass Competitor
With a challenge from Plano-based Cinemark, the subscription-based movie wars are in full effect.
Sports
November 22, 2017
Tilman Fertitta, the Two-Billion-Dollar Buyer
It was $2.2 billion, actually. That’s how much billionaire restaurateur Tilman Fertitta offered to buy his beloved Houston Rockets. This is the inside story of how he pulled off the most expensive deal in American sports history.
Business
November 10, 2017
Texas Has Most to Win or Lose with NAFTA Renegotiation
Guest Column: Texas has 380,000 jobs tied to trade with Mexico
Energy
November 1, 2017
Gasoline Price Gouging Was Rampant During Harvey
More than one hundred gas stations in Texas face fines.
The Daily Post
October 30, 2017
Southwest has Found a New Way to Make Air Travel Annoying
In-flight live music is the definition of a captive audience.
Business
October 25, 2017
Joe Straus Will Retire, But He’s Not Ruling Out a Run for Governor
In the future, Straus could run against Governor Greg Abbott, who indicated support for an "oust Straus" movement.
Burka Blog
October 24, 2017
Andrew White, Son of Late Governor Mark White, to Explore Democratic Run for Governor
Andrew White aims to capture the support of moderate Democrats and Republicans.
Business
October 23, 2017
Short-term ‘Wins’ Will Result In Tomorrow’s Losses in NAFTA Negotiations
Guest column: With the negotiations stalling, it's time to be honest with ourselves that this is not just a problem of finding a compromise.
Business
October 18, 2017
Tito’s Vodka, No Longer a Scrappy Upstart
As the company’s founder finds himself on Forbes’s list of billionaires for the first time, the brand continues to blow up.
Sports
October 17, 2017
Will Austin Really Get a Major League Soccer Team?
Sports team owners use San Antonio for leverage. They may be pulling the same move in Austin.
Politics & Policy
October 16, 2017
Businesses Need to Re-Engage in the Republican Primary
Guest Column: Don’t keep Texas on the same dangerously anti-business, discriminatory path.
Business
October 16, 2017
Saving the Longhorn Ballroom, Texas’s Most Historic Music Venue
The Longhorn Ballroom, arguably the state's most historic music venue, is back in business.
Burka Blog
October 4, 2017
The Bathroom Bill Might Have Cost Texas 50,000 Jobs
The anti-transgender bathroom bill debate is a strike against any Texas city getting the Amazon HQ2.
Business
September 22, 2017
How to Buy a Used Car After Harvey
Estimates claim 100,000 cars were flooded in Hurricane Harvey. Here’s how to avoid accidentally buying one.
Business
September 18, 2017
Austin’s Social Inequality May Hurt Its Chances with Amazon
Guest column: The internet giant’s search for a second headquarters could prompt cities to improve.
Business
September 6, 2017
How H-E-B Took Care of its Communities During Harvey
The supermarket chain that takes care of Texans.
Business
August 25, 2017
Where Are The Best Tippers In Texas?
According to Square, San Antonio has more of ’em than Houston, Dallas, or Austin.
Business
August 23, 2017
The Port of Corpus Christi’s Boom
The shale boom and the end of a decades-old export ban have put the Port of Corpus Christi on the global map. Finally.
Books
July 27, 2017
An Ode to Half Price Books
As the Dallas chain celebrates its sapphire anniversary, a personal look at what the secondhand book store means to people.
Business
July 27, 2017
Lidl and Aldi Want to be Your New Supermarket
The two German stores are looking to supplant HEB and Whole Foods in your heart.
The Daily Post
July 25, 2017
The Last Orca to be Born in Captivity at SeaWorld Has Died
Three-month-old Kyara died on Monday.
Business
July 13, 2017
Meet The Guy Recruiting Californians to Move to Texas
...but not the kind that you might think.
BBQ
July 10, 2017
Stubb’s vs. Stubb’s
The BBQ sauce brand owned by McCormick will retain the name Stubb’s, while the restaurant and live music venue in Austin will not.
Business
July 6, 2017
United’s Latest Customer Service Disaster
The rough stretch for the airline that took over Houston-based Continental continues.
Business
June 16, 2017
Amazon is Buying Whole Foods for $13.7 Billion
”Alexa, buy a massive international supermarket chain.”
Business
June 14, 2017
The Shelf Life of John Mackey
Whole Foods' eccentric founder changed the way Americans consume food. Can he survive the Wall Street forces that now want to consume him?
Business
June 7, 2017
Two U.S. Senators Urged SXSW to Move Out of Texas to Protest SB 4
The festival—which has had its own issues around immigration this year—declined.
Business
June 6, 2017
Dallas Is The Home Of The World’s First Energy-Positive Big Box Store
The Dallas location of Austin-based home store TreeHouse generates more energy than it uses—a first for a store of its size.
Business
June 2, 2017
Southwest is Testing a New Way to Get Off of Airplanes
Sitting at the back of the plane may no longer be a curse.
Business
May 9, 2017
The Topo Chico Competitor From Austin Start-Up Rambler Is Finally Here
In case you’ve been suffering without it.
Film & TV
April 25, 2017
What The Film Incentives Program Means to The Texas Film Industry
The Rooster Teeth CEO Matt Hullum takes a quick break from directing ’Lazer Team 2’ to talk about the future of the film incentives program.
Politics & Policy
April 19, 2017
Party Hopping
As they lose sway among Texas Republicans, big businesses should try something radical: an alliance with Democrats.
Music
March 23, 2017
So, That Was Kind Of A Different SXSW, Huh?
SXSW just had its smallest festival in years. What does that mean for the event’s future?
Business
March 22, 2017
Black Elk Down
How did a small Houston oil company with grand ambitions get caught up in the biggest Ponzi scheme since Bernie Madoff?
Burka Blog
March 9, 2017
NAFTA Talk Probably Won’t Start Until 2018
Commerce secretary predicts a slow start, but any changes could affect Texas.
Energy
March 8, 2017
The UT Researcher Who Helped Create The Lithium-Ion Battery Has A New Invention
John Goodenough’s new battery could change cars, phones, and more.
Uncategorized
March 6, 2017
A Tale of Two Legislatures
On Tuesday we'll see bathrooms as a Christian issue in the Senate, while the House tries to reform school finance.
Business
March 2, 2017
Cornyn: Don’t Kill NAFTA
Modernize Free Trade Agreement without abandoning it.
Business
February 23, 2017
Cast Out of Eden
Why were the residents of Lake Diversion forced to abandon their longtime homes?
Business
February 14, 2017
Corpus Christi’s New $740 Million Plant Brings More Industry to South Texas
But, thanks to advanced automation, the direct reduction plant will create fewer than 200 jobs.