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The Hmong concept will still operate, but its focus will switch to catering and in-home events.

Tampa cybersecurity firm OPSWAT has acquired Virginia-based Fend Inc., integrating data diode technology to secure critical infrastructure against evolving cyber threats.

Rick Welts was set on retirement until Patrick Dumont, the Mavericks governor, called him out of the blue two months ago. Among Welts' many achievements as an NBA executive, he oversaw the development, construction and 2019 opening of the Golden State Warriors' $1.4 billion Chase Center in San Francisco. That experience will be key as the Mavs consider what to do once their lease expires at the American Airlines Center.

Jacksonville's universities are making big moves, with new degree programs and major expansions. Find out how these investments are shaping the city's future.

GlobalWafers Co., which is building a new multibillion-dollar silicon wafer factory in Sherman north of Dallas, has finalized an agreement with the federal government for as much as $406 million in funding. The Taiwanese tech company is hopeful it can start production in 2025 on this first of its kind facility for the United States in more than 20 years.

Potawatomi completed the final stage of its massive project in October. The result is a new aesthetic and layout in the casino's gaming, retail and restaurant areas as well as the addition of a sportbook. Now the venue is looking toward its next additions.