# Business: Houston

Updated Fri Nov 6, 3:35 PM Central. Most important first.

- [Electricity prices up about 40% in five years, UH expert says](/houston/stories/94576baea7.md): Electricity prices rose about 40% over five years, according to University of Houston energy expert Ramanan Krishnamoorti. KPRC 2 examines what Texas' next governor could do. (KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC), 2026-11-05 18:28 CST)
- [Houston Restaurants Offering Free Meals and Deals for Veterans](/houston/stories/a387392ca6.md): Veterans and active-duty service members can find free meals, discounts and other thank-yous at restaurants around Houston. (Houston Press, 2026-11-05 04:30 CST)
- [Día de los Muertos to Take Over Downtown Houston](/houston/stories/d2d3f1d301.md): Dia de los Muertos is not a funeral; it’s a party, says Mauricio Navarro, a former Houston resident who is organizing this year’s parade and festival at Sam Houston Park on Saturday, November 7. (Houston Press, 2026-11-05 04:30 CST)
- [Cavender's to open new location in Tomball](/houston/stories/e9a096ae47.md): Community Impact reported that a new Cavender's location is coming soon to Tomball. (Community Impact (Houston), 2026-11-06 15:00 CST)
- [From swimming to cobbler: Check out five businesses that recently opened in Cypress, Cy-Fair](/houston/stories/e83269820d.md):  (Community Impact (Houston), 2026-11-05 15:00 CST)
- [Chef Ope Amosu plans third West African eatery location](/houston/stories/44d15eb1a0.md): Chef Ope Amosu is opening a third location of his West African eatery, Houston Press reported. (Houston Press, 2026-11-06 04:30 CST)
- [Jordan Coleman uncovers Houston food hidden gems](/houston/stories/fef41702a1.md): Houston food creator Jordan Coleman shares the real cost of spotlighting Black-owned businesses. (Houston Defender, 2026-11-05 02:30 CST)