Sondra Hernandez

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sondra Hernandez

Variety Wholesalers, new owner of the Big Lots store chain, has announced the first wave of openings for newly acquired locations. Last week, nine stores opened across six states including Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. The remaining acquired locations will open in coming waves. Approximately 55 stores in the second wave will open May 1, according to a release from Variety Wholesalers.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sondra Hernandez

The 12th annual H-E-B Quest for Texas Best competition to find the best Texas-made products continues through next week. Submissions for the competition will be accepted through April 23, according to a release from H-E-B. H-E-B’s Business Development managers will select the top applicants, who will present their products before a panel of judges selected by H-E-B this September in San Antonio.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sondra Hernandez

Conroe's "Gold Chain Cowboy" Parker McCollum will return to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for a show in September. McCollum will bring his "What Kind of Man" 2025 summer and fall tour to The Woodlands venue Sept. 6. His fan club, Gold Chain Nation, is offering the first access to tickets. General tickets are not yet on sale. Article continues below this ad"Houston, it’s always good to be back home. See y’all on Sept. 6," the singer posted on his Facebook page Monday.

1 week ago | houstonchronicle.com | Sondra Hernandez

The Walmart-owned warehouse club, Sam's, has announced plans to remodel all of its stores and open 15 stores per year in line with its future growth plan. At Walmart Inc.'s 2025 Investment Community Meeting last week, Sam's Club shared its long-term vision for the company, according to a press release from its parent company Walmart.

1 week ago | yourconroenews.com | Sondra Hernandez

Conroe's "Gold Chain Cowboy" Parker McCollum will return to the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion for a show in September. McCollum will bring his "What Kind of Man" 2025 summer and fall tour to The Woodlands venue Sept. 6. His fan club, Gold Chain Nation, is offering the first access to tickets. General tickets are not yet on sale. Article continues below this ad"Houston, it’s always good to be back home. See y’all on Sept. 6," the singer posted on his Facebook page Monday.