May 2026 – Texas Business

SpaceX Launches Upgraded Starship From Texas in Major Test for Future Moon Missions

SpaceX successfully launched the latest and most powerful version of its Starship rocket from South Texas on Friday, marking another major milestone in the company’s push toward lunar missions, Mars…

Retail

H-E-B to Close Longtime Northwest Austin Store After Lease Ends

H-E-B, a leading Texas grocery chain, has announced the closure of its longstanding Spicewood Springs store in northwest Austin later this summer. This closure will mark the end of operations…

Finance

Texas Stock Exchange Builds Leadership Team Ahead of Launch

The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE), a Dallas-based startup scheduled to commence operations later this year, has announced a major expansion of its leadership team. These appointments occur as TXSE prepares…

Food and Beverage

Iconic Austin Honky-Tonk Giddy Ups Set for Revival Following Closure

Giddy Ups, a well-loved South Austin music venue and honky-tonk, is set to reopen after closing in 2024 due to redevelopment pressure and worries about gentrification. Longtime patron Roy Antognini…

Technology

Waymo Recall and Avride Federal Probe Put Spotlight on Autonomous Vehicles in Texas

Two autonomous vehicle companies operating in Texas, Waymo and Austin-based Avride, are facing increased scrutiny due to recent incidents. Waymo issued a nationwide software recall after a vehicle attempted to…

Technology

East Texas Manufacturer Expands Non-Water Cooling Production for Booming Data Center Industry

Curated Summary LU-VE North America, based in Jacksonville, is expanding its production capacity in East Texas to address the increasing demand for data center cooling systems, especially non-water-based solutions for…

Energy & Utilities

BlackRock Gives $30 Million to Boost Texas Electricians

The BlackRock Foundation is putting $30 million into workforce programs to train and support over 12,000 electrical workers in Texas. This comes as the need for skilled trades grows with…

Energy & Utilities

Buc-ee’s Parking Lot Policies Prompt Concerns Among Texas Drivers

Key Points from the Article Buc-ee’s, a Texas-based travel center, is receiving criticism for parking and fueling policies that some drivers consider increasingly restrictive. 1. Sleeping in Buc-ee’s Parking Lots…

Technology

Dell Technologies Approves Move of Legal Home to Texas

Dell Technologies’ Board of Directors has unanimously approved a proposal to change the company’s legal incorporation from Delaware to Texas, reinforcing Texas’ status as a leading location for corporate headquarters…

Good Business

Texas A&M-Central Texas Launches Veteran-Focused Business Incubator and Workforce Hub

Texas A&M University-Central Texas, in collaboration with state leaders, held a ceremonial wall-breaking event for a new facility in Killeen. This facility will house the Forge Economic Development Incubator and…

Walmart Upgrades San Antonio Store With New Food Offerings and Modernized Amenities

SpaceX Launches Upgraded Starship From Texas in Major Test for Future Moon Missions

H-E-B to Close Longtime Northwest Austin Store After Lease Ends

Texas Stock Exchange Builds Leadership Team Ahead of Launch

Iconic Austin Honky-Tonk Giddy Ups Set for Revival Following Closure

Waymo Recall and Avride Federal Probe Put Spotlight on Autonomous Vehicles in Texas

East Texas Manufacturer Expands Non-Water Cooling Production for Booming Data Center Industry

BlackRock Gives $30 Million to Boost Texas Electricians

Buc-ee’s Parking Lot Policies Prompt Concerns Among Texas Drivers

Dell Technologies Approves Move of Legal Home to Texas

Texas A&M-Central Texas Launches Veteran-Focused Business Incubator and Workforce Hub

Walmart Upgrades San Antonio Store With New Food Offerings and Modernized Amenities

Buc-ee’s Confirms August Opening for New $47 Million San Marcos Travel Center

SpaceX Launches Upgraded Starship From Texas in Major Test for Future Moon Missions

H-E-B to Close Longtime Northwest Austin Store After Lease Ends