Tomball business owner shares theft video as awareness for small businesses

The owner of a Tomball farm stand said she shared footage of the suspect not to see justice, but to bring awareness about stealing from a small business.

Former Texas Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80K refund scheme using mac and cheese

A former Chick-fil-A employee was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $80,000 by using restaurant registers to issue hundreds of fraudulent macaroni and cheese refunds to his personal credit cards.

Painted Tree Boutiques abruptly closed all locations, vendors and employees left scrambling

A shocking shutdown is leaving small business owners and employees scrambling across the country. Painted Tree Boutiques has abruptly closed all of its stores nationwide, impacting more than 60 locations, including six in the Houston area. The sudden move has blindsided vendors and employees who relied on the marketplace.

Limited Edition Art & Antiques | Small Business Spotlight
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The Limited Edition Art & Antiques at 5717 2nd St. Katy, Texas offers a unique shopping experience for those looking for something a little different. While there are lots of cool antiques, art and old records to browse through, the star of the show is their massive collection of vintage movie posters. They also specialize in restoring vintage posters and they have many stunning examples of some of the coolest films of all time.

Moonlight Miso | Small Business Spotlight
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If you are obsessed with Anime and you love Ramen, you have to check out Moonlight Miso near downtown Houston. Owner Bianca Rougely fell in love with Korean culture while stationed there during her time in the Army, and that influence is definitely part of the vibe. It is a unique and delicious experience and worth a visit to see and taste it for yourself.

Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts

A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,

Texas man pleads guilty in $17M multi-state Ponzi scheme defrauding 40+ victims

Christopher Knight Lopez, a 40-year-old Katy man, has pleaded guilty to orchestrating a decade-long investment fraud scheme that defrauded more than 40 victims out of $17 million through forged documents and false promises.

Texas man pleads guilty in $2.1 million ‘meme stock’ Ponzi scheme

A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.

Montgomery County small business pleads for customers amid big-box competition
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After buying an old local grocery store that went out of business, the owner of Lake Conroe Ace Hardware turned to social media in hopes he won't be the next store out of business. He shared his story with FOX 26's Tom Zizka.

Twin Peaks restaurants to remain open following bankruptcy filing

The parent company of the Twin Peaks sports bar chain, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy to restructure its debt, though all 114 restaurant locations are expected to remain open for business as usual.

Gov. Greg Abbott orders immediate H-1B visa freeze for Texas state agencies, universities

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott ordered an immediate freeze on new H-1B visa petitions by state agencies and public institutions of higher education, citing concerns about abuse of the federal visa program and the need to prioritize jobs for Texas workers.

2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston: Matches, transit, and must-see spots

Houston, one of the busiest US host cities for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, is preparing to welcome fans with seven matches, two major airports, and a vital METRORail system connecting the city's diverse culture and dining scene to the climate-controlled stadium.

Ex-TV anchor sentenced to 10 years for $63M PPP Fraud

A co-founder of the lender service Blueacorn was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and ordered to pay $63 million in restitution for orchestrating a scheme that fraudulently secured over $63 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans.

Texas small businesses push for revolving emergency loan
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As lawmakers work through the special session, Business owners are newing efforts to push for a revolving emergency bridge-loan program. Designed to help meet payroll, until other disaster assistance becomes available.

Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'

A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.

Treasury Department halts enforcement of BOI requirements: What to know

The Treasury Department announced that it is suspending enforcement of the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) reporting requirements. Here's what to know.