Film & TV
May 19, 2022
Sissy Spacek Is Among the Stars in Amazon’s ‘Night Sky’
The 72-year-old Oscar winner and East Texas native takes her small-town ethos to the small screen—and across galaxies.
Amazon
Film & TV
October 30, 2020
Houston Director Emmanuel Osei-Kuffour Jr. on His Psychological Horror Debut, ‘Black Box’
The filmmaker discusses the winding path, from Texas to Singapore to Japan and back, that led to Amazon commissioning his first feature.
Film & TV
October 17, 2019
The Creator of Amazon’s ‘Undone’ on the Animation Style Born in Texas
Kate Purdy talks about rotoscoping her hometown of San Antonio for the year’s best new TV series.
Business
March 8, 2019
At SXSW, HBO and Amazon Go Over-the-Top on “Immersive Experiences”
The entertainment giants are going all out— think a ’Game of Thrones’ renaissance faire, angel/devil cosplay, and puppies. And manicures.
Business
November 16, 2018
Dallas Offered Amazon Employees Free Puppies. Your Turn, Austin
Dallas released the details of what it offered the day the company made its announcement. Austin still hasn’t.
The Culture
November 14, 2018
Amazon HQ2 Isn’t Coming to Texas. That’s a Good Thing.
It would have been great for tech workers, but a disaster for infrastructure, equality, and the identities of Austin and Dallas.
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
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.
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.
The Daily Post
October 25, 2017
Texas Cities Won’t Disclose How Much Taxpayer Money They’ve Offered Amazon
Amazon has asked for tax breaks and public subsidies, but Texas cities are refusing to make their proposals public.
Energy
October 21, 2017
This Week in Texas Energy: With Shale Gas Exports, U.S. Moves Forward on Energy Independence
Plus: Irving-based Fluor to turn the lights back on in Puerto Rico and Amazon’s Jeff Bezos christens a wind farm.
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.
Business
September 26, 2017
Every City in Texas Wants Amazon’s New Headquarters. They Should Think Twice
The case against Amazon.