Business
November 12, 2018
The Power Issue: Graham Weston Is Reinventing Downtown San Antonio
The Rackspace founder is turning his attention to civic development—with very fast results.
By Tom Foster![Tom Foster's Profile Photo]()
Business
Reporting and commentary on Texas businesses and the trends and innovation happening in our state
Business
November 12, 2018
The Power Issue: Heather Brunner Is Championing Diversity in an Industry That Sorely Needs It
The CEO of Austin’s WP Engine says her company doesn’t look like most tech outfits—and that’s one reason it’s so successful.
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Business
November 2, 2018
What Would Amazon’s HQ2 Do to the Austin and Dallas Housing Markets?
The tech giant is set to make its announcement within the next two months—but whatever happens, Austin and Dallas rents are likely to go up.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Business
October 25, 2018
The Poo-Pourri Founder Has a “Supernatural” New Cleaning Company
The unlikely success story from Addison looks for a repeat.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Business
September 10, 2018
Seventeen Years After the Enron Scandal, Jeff Skilling Returns
When the company collapsed, the former CEO went to prison for fraud and insider trading. Turns out, he was just ahead of his time.
By Mimi Swartz![Mimi Swartz's Profile Photo]()
Business
September 5, 2018
H-E-B Draws Up Battle Plans Against Amazon
The Texas grocery giant has leased an 81,000-square-foot facility with plans to become ’a dominant force in the digital retail space.’
Business
August 29, 2018
Canada Takes Center Stage in NAFTA Negotiations
President Trump’s announcement of a U.S.-Mexico trade agreement represents a forward leap, but hold off on celebrations, advises former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico Antonio Garza.
Business
August 27, 2018
Trump Announces United States Entering Into Trade Deal With Mexico That May Replace NAFTA
President Trump called it ’a big day for our country’ in a deal that ratchets up pressure on Canada.
Business
August 20, 2018
Let’s Take a Look at the Fastest-Growing Companies in Texas
The Inc. 5000 list analyzes the fastest-growing private companies in the U.S.—and more of them are in Texas than in any state besides California.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Business
August 7, 2018
The Rise and Fall of Dockless Bike Sharing in Dallas
In memoriam.
The National Podcast of Texas
July 20, 2018
Brian Brushwood on the Difference Between Magic and a Good Old-Fashioned Con
On this week’s National Podcast of Texas, Andy Langer speaks with the magician and entertainer behind Scam School and The Modern Rogue.
Politics & Policy
June 22, 2018
State Agencies Ordered to Cut Supplemental Budgets Next Year by 10 Percent Even as Billion Dollar Windfall Looms
A U.S. Supreme Court decision that could mean more revenue comes as officials order spending cuts.
Energy
June 8, 2018
Rick Perry Hands Texas A&M Lucrative Los Alamos Contract
The current head of the Department of Energy gave his alma mater a $2.5 billion gig, and they beat out rival UT’s bid.
Business
April 25, 2018
Polling Says Austinites Really Don’t Want Amazon’s HQ2
Dallas, on the other hand, is interested.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Business
April 17, 2018
A Farewell to Dairy Queens
A recent spate of closures of the iconic restaurant chain has left many communities in the lurch.
Business
April 13, 2018
How Two Billionaire Entrepreneurs Are Reinventing San Antonio
Kit Goldsbury made his fortune in Pace Picante sauce, and Graham Weston in the cloud computing company Rackspace. Now the billionaire philanthropists are leading ambitious urban renewal projects.
By Tom Foster![Tom Foster's Profile Photo]()
Business
February 16, 2018
What H-E-B’s Acquisition of Favor Means for Both Companies
The venerable grocery chain purchased the food delivery startup for an undisclosed amount.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Business
February 9, 2018
The Empire Strikes Back, Texas Republican Style
Abbott and Patrick are bringing the power of incumbency to bear against a Rebellion of educators, business leaders and moderate Republicans.
Business
January 31, 2018
Does Amazon’s Super Bowl Ad Prove That HQ2 Is Coming To Austin?
Probably not! But let’s read way too much into it anyway.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Business
January 30, 2018
How Houston Lost Amazon’s HQ2
Newly released documents shed light on why the online giant snubbed the country’s fourth-largest city.
Business
January 25, 2018
Why Patrón Sold To Bacardi For $5.1 Billion Dollars
And why the company, started by Austin billionaire John Paul DeJoria might have been worth even more.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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
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.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
Business
December 15, 2017
Why There Are So Many Mattress Stores Everywhere
A lawsuit may finally provide an answer.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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.
Business
October 12, 2017
Why San Antonio Turned Down Amazon’s New Headquarters
Leaders of the Alamo City took it out of the running for the online retail giant’s HQ2.
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 26, 2017
Every City in Texas Wants Amazon’s New Headquarters. They Should Think Twice
The case against Amazon.
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.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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.
By Dan Solomon![Dan Solomon's Profile Photo]()
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.
Business
August 18, 2017
The Worst Little Statehouse in Texas
Where the pygmies have gone deaf.
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.
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