Energy

Prostitution case against Halliburton executive dismissed

A charge of solicitation of a prostitute against Halliburton executive Joseph Andolino was dismissed Friday in the 14th Criminal Court at Law in Harris County, his attorney said. Read »

• Defense attorney: Prostitution charges against Halliburton executive untrue
• Texas law or contract might determine Halliburton arrest response

Travel

Boeing may expand Dreamliner lineup with a larger model

Boeing Co. is considering expanding its Dreamliner plane with a larger model, the 787-10. Read »

Retailing & Restaurants

A 'most notable' wine bar closes

Block 7 Wine Co. on Shepherd Drive, recently listed among some of the restaurants with the most notable wine lists in the country, closed its doors this week. Read »

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Travel

Galveston wants to become a port of call

Galveston Island has a new mission: Become Texas’ first port of call, which would guarantee millions of dollars of tourist revenue for the local economy. Read »

Technology

Texas Instruments to build Sugar Land facility

After shutting down another Fort Bend County facility, Texas Instruments will invest $35 million to build a business and development center in Sugar Land that will employ 375 people. Read »

See who attended Fast Tech 50

HBJ revealed the fastest-growing technology companies in Houston at the 2012 Fast Tech 50 awards luncheon Nov. 2. See who attended the event. Read »

• Fast Tech 50 leaders hint at the next big technologies, hiring plans
• Fast Tech companies reflect on how to bring Houston into the limelight

Houston companies share their best Halloween pics

Last week, Houston Business Journal asked local readers to submit photos from their offices’ Halloween celebrations — and we received enthusiastic responses. See a slideshow of how Houston companies celebrated. Read »

Houston small businesses claim 5 spots on Forbes list

Five of the nine Texas companies on Forbes' 2012 "America's Best Small Companies" list are based in the Houston area. Read »

Houston Rodeo reveals five 2013 performers

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo unveiled five entertainers for its 2013 season, including music superstars Demi Lovato and Toby Keith. Read »

Travel

Take a tour of Houston's largest boutique hotels

Some of the Houston area’s boutique hotels date back nearly 100 years. See a slideshow of the largest ones on HBJ's boutique hotels list. Read »

Texas thrives as economic powerhouse

Grow Texas takes a look at how the state's four major cities continue to climb in national rankings and financial strength. The Greater Houston Partnership, through a special sponsorship, has made Grow Texas available to all readers for free online. Read »

Technology

HP has big plans for Houston

Meg Whitman, CEO of Hewlett-Packard, expects the company’s role in Houston, North Texas and Austin to expand, saying that her plan is to grow the its footprint in the state. Read »

Houston Cinema Arts Festival full 2012 schedule unveiled

The full 2012 Houston Cinema Arts Festival schedule features Marilyn Monroe, Bradley Cooper, Texas filmmakers and more. See the newly announced special presentations. Read »

Residential Real Estate

Top 10 most expensive homes in Houston

The most expensive home sold in 2011 in the Houston area was listed for $12 million. See a slideshow of the top 10 most expensive homes sold last year. Read »

Manufacturing

HBJ reveals the Best Places to Work in Houston

Houston Business Journal revealed the rankings of its 2012 Best Places to Work awards, plus the winners' corporate culture and if they are hiring. Read »

• See who attended the 2012 Best Places to Work awards

Education

100 Years of Rice

HBJ's look back at how a small Houston institution became one of the top academic universities in the nation. This premium content has been unlocked for all readers courtesy of Rice University. Read »

• 100 years of Rice University in pictures
• Slideshow: Rice University throws itself birthday bash