Midtown homeless, panhandling impacting businesses
New Houston Mayor John Whitmire is hearing from constituents about the challenge of managing the city's homeless population. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports on businesses in Midtown faced with it every day.
Small Business Spolight: B's Wine Bar
We're spotlighting a small Black-owned business for Valentine's Day! FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards is at B's Wine Bar in Missouri City with more from the owner Bonita Billings.
Small Business Spotlight: Lamont Brands
One local small business is helping Houstonians elevate their brand from embroidery to screen printing and laser engraving. FOX 26's Ruben Dominguez has a look inside "Lamont Brands" with their services.
Turkey Leg Hut's co-founder fired, staff laid off
The turmoil at the popular Houston restaurant the Turkey Leg Hut is being played out for all to see. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports on the co founder being fire, staff being laid off, and paychecks going missing.
Houston gift shop Pepperlou aims to hire more adults with special needs
Valerie Cassady has filled Houston store Pepperlou with small business finds, Taylor Swift merch, food, home decor, clothing and other treasures. Her adult daughter Ellie is the inspiration behind it all.
Shop local on Small Business Saturday
After Black Friday, is small business Saturday where nearly 100,000 Houston owners hope you choose to shop local over the holiday season. FOX 26's Shelby Rose reports on the impact this time of year has on businesses.
AI becoming threat to jobs
Artificial intelligence is moving from the headlines to the workplace. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports on the growing expectations that AI could replace a lot of jobs real people depend on.
Veterans Day: Houston brewery owned by veteran, couple shares their story
The Small Business Administration says there are about 2 million veteran owned businesses in the country and one veteran-owned brewery and tap room in the Houston area shares their story.
Gingerbread houses for the holidays
Once Halloween is over, attention will quickly shift to the holidays but a small bakery in Houston is already there. FOX 26 Business Tom Zizka says they've been busy building a holiday tradition.
Houston woman committed fraud to get nearly $30K in PPP loans, pleads guilty
A Houston woman knowingly committed fraud to obtain a PPP loan close to $30,000 for a "business" she did not have, authorities say.
UH freshman, food truck owner stands out for National Women's Small Business Month
October is National Women's Small Business Month and we're highlighting a University of Houston freshman who is the owner of not one but two food trucks in the city
UH student owns two food trucks
October is national women's small business month and we're highlighting a University of Houston freshman who is the owner of not one but two food trucks in the city. FOX 26's Jade Flury gave us the details on the sweet story!
Serenity Knives in Houston: One-of-a-kind custom blades
Russell Montgomery and his team at Serenity Knives make some of the most beautiful custom blades you will find anywhere.
Potential phone scam offers to secure tens of thousands of dollars in tax credits
Small business owners have become the target of a new scam alert.
Back Black Businesses helps Houston coffee shop
Three Keys Coffee owner Kenzel Fallen talks to us about how being a recipient of the Coalition to Back Black Businesses grant program has helped her business grow.
Keke's Snow Balls
A Texas family is making summer treats with a big mission in mind. Keke's Snow Balls is a family-owned business that donates a big portion of its profits to a live center in Guatemala.
Houston, Dallas named one of the best metro areas for corporate retreats: study
With more people back in the office, team-building events are ideal for colleagues to get together as well as forge friendships, and a recent study named Dallas and Houston as some of the top places to do so.
'Garbage Kid' turning dirty Houston-area trash cans into cash
A 13-year-old boy from Houston is gaining clients and social media followers for his successful "Garbage Kid" trashcan cleaning service.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces Small Business Summit in the Woodlands
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announces his next Small Business Summit. Attendees can expect resources available to help start, strengthen and grow your business.
Mompreneur shares encouraging advice to anyone looking to start their own business
Heather Sullivan talks with Mignon Francois, a “Mompreneur” who turned her last $5 into a cupcake empire, The Cupcake Collection, while raising six children!