Business

Governor Greg Abbott announced on November 20 that US Foods, Inc. will expand its food distribution and warehousing facility in Buda, Texas, creating 165 new jobs and more than $120 million in capital investment.

Blackstone announced Tuesday that it will acquire a majority stake in Jersey Mike’s Subs in a deal valued at around $8 billion.

LUBBOCK, TX – A true marvel of modern architecture, the renowned Bruno Steel House located at Ransom Canyon, affectionately known as "The Bruno," is set to go up for auction on November 12 at 5:30 p.m., marking a rare opportunity to own a unique piece of architectural and artistic history. With a starting bid of $250,000, this auction promises to attract a wide range of bidders, from architecture enthusiasts to investors eager to own a living sculpture in the Texas plains.

Walgreens has announced plans to close approximately 1,200 stores over the next three years as part of a strategy to revitalize its struggling U.S. operations.

Big Lots announced on Monday, September 9, 2024, that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Dollar Tree’s latest earnings report released today paints a stark picture of the impact the Biden-Harris administration's inflation is having on American consumers, and offers a warning about the condition of the broader economy.

LUBBOCK, TX — Until its closure in 1996, Reese Air Force Base was home to the training of T-38 "Talon" and T-37 "Tweet" pilots, who honed their emergency procedures and instrument approaches in the simulator building. This stoutly-built structure also served as the headquarters for the Operations Group Commander, a bird colonel, who oversaw all flying operations at Reese's three runways.

LUBBOCK, TX — The Lubbock Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new business to the southwest side of the city on Tuesday afternoon, August 20, 2024. The Human Bean, a franchised drive-thru coffee shop, is now open at 7019 82nd St.

LUBBOCK, TX — A contentious legal battle between two brothers, Michael and David Postar, has escalated to the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. The lawsuit, originally filed by Michael Postar against his sibling, alleges trademark infringement, breach of fiduciary duty, and violations of a mediated settlement agreement, with twin brother David Postar filing a forceful defense. The dispute centers around the well-known storage businesses in west Texas, including Affordable Storage and A-Plus Storage.

BOERNE, TX — "We don't vet the people who buy our shirts, obviously. Nike doesn't vet people who buy their shoes," said Matt Carriker, the founder and influencer behind the YouTube channel "Demolition Ranch."

LUBBOCK, TX — Joe Hand Promotions, Inc., a titan in pay-per-view sporting event distribution, has unleashed a scorching lawsuit against West End Hotel, LLC, and its principals, Harendra I. Patel (a.k.a. Henry Patel) and Neeta H. Patel. The Patels have a controlling interest in the LLC which owns and operates the Aloft Lubbock Hotel at 2909 Iola Ave.

AUSTIN, TX – On this day in 1903, a proclamation was made from the steps of the Texas Capitol offering a $50,000 prize for discovering a way to rid Texas of the boll weevil.