Texas program could offer assistance to small businesses affected by disaster
Small businesses hit hard by Hurricane Beryl closures could see relief from Texas lawmakers in the form of bridge loans.
Small businesses hit hard by Hurricane Beryl closures could see relief from Texas lawmakers in the form of bridge loans.
Disaster assistance available for businesses
Houston businesses are also among the hundreds of thousands without power after Hurricane Beryl. FOX 26 Business reporter Tom Zizka spoke to the small companies facing challenges.
Houston businesses are also among the hundreds of thousands without power after Hurricane Beryl. FOX 26 Business reporter Tom Zizka spoke to the small companies facing challenges.
Houston farmers cautiously optimistic about crops
The steady rain in Southeast Texas has generally been good for farmers in our area, but FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports on the cautious optimism about what's growing in the fields.
The steady rain in Southeast Texas has generally been good for farmers in our area, but FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports on the cautious optimism about what's growing in the fields.
Small Business Spotlight: Bayou Bike Rentals
Houston is one of the country's top cities for starting a business which can be a difficult and rewarding experience along Buffalo Bayou. One man is learning that after buying a popular bike-rental business and reintroducing it to customers. FOX 26's Tom Zizka has more on the story.
Houston is one of the country's top cities for starting a business which can be a difficult and rewarding experience along Buffalo Bayou. One man is learning that after buying a popular bike-rental business and reintroducing it to customers. FOX 26's Tom Zizka has more on the story.
Pizza shop pranked with large order, saved by local business owner's generosity
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
A prank caller duped PizzAroma's Maumee location in Ohio into baking 16 large pizzas, which were never picked up, resulting in a $112 loss.
Three Brothers Bakery to host children's business fair for young entrepreneurs
A Houston business is hoping to invite young entrepreneurs to get a taste of success with their children's business fair!
A Houston business is hoping to invite young entrepreneurs to get a taste of success with their children's business fair!
Houston business offers children's business fair
Among the hundreds of thousands of small businesses in the Houston Metro, the entrepreneurial spirit started for a lot of them at a young age. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more details on an opportunity for the next generation to get the business-bug.
Among the hundreds of thousands of small businesses in the Houston Metro, the entrepreneurial spirit started for a lot of them at a young age. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more details on an opportunity for the next generation to get the business-bug.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
Russell Montgomery and his team at Serenity Knives make some of the most beautiful custom blades you will find anywhere.