Houston Cougars head coach Kelvin Sampson revealed the one thing that almost prevented him from taking the job.

For decades, Houston's economy has been powered by oil and gas—a sector that shaped everything from job growth to skyline development and migration into the region. That engine is now cooling again.

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- When it comes to jobs this year, a Rice University economic expert believes numbers could either fall off the cliff, or are on the verge of growth. When it comes to "now ...

The writer and comedian Megan Koester got her first writing job, reviewing internet pornography, from a Craigslist ad she responded to more than 15 years ago. Several years after that, she used the ...

The Houston economy in 2026 is positioned for continued growth — including more jobs, according to an annual forecast from the Greater Houston Partnership. The forecast notes, however, that the ...

A Southern California man’s search for work on Craigslist nearly turned into a nightmare when what seemed like a legit elderly care gig turned into a potential trafficking or mule scheme. The ...

At least five Starbucks stores in Houston are closing, according to information on the company’s website. The three stores in the region with unionized employees appear to be staying open. The ...

HOUSTON — Following national trends, Houston’s job growth is slowing — but the metro’s economy is in a stronger position than others around the country. Coming into 2025, the Greater Houston ...

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HOUSTON — The Houston region’s job growth numbers were in the negative for July, though that’s not out of the ordinary. Houston lost 30,500 total jobs in July, bringing total non-farm employment to ...

Houston lost 30,500 jobs in July, according to the Texas Workforce Commission, with the steepest losses concentrated in education and government services. While summer job losses are typical for the ...

Chevron Corp. cut 575 jobs in the Houston area on the same day it completed the $53 billion takeover of Hess Corp. The reductions were handed down on July 18 and take effect Sept. 26, according to a ...