Tom Hanks makes good on promise to Portland typewriter shop

Tom Hanks visited Portland’s Type Space two years ago. The shop now has an autographed typewriter from the Oscar winner’s personal collection that visitors can use. PORTLAND, Ore. — When Tom Hanks stopped by Type Space in Southeast Portland two years ago, owner Antony Valoppi figured the story ended with the Oscar winner walking out the … Read more

The SBA is offering physical damage disaster loans until Sept 28. Do you qualify?

The SBA will stop accepting applications on Sept 28. KENS 5 has got the details so you can decide if its worth your time. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering special disaster-related loans in the wake of the horrible July 4th flooding that tore through Kerr County and other … Read more

Former Mars chocolate employee from Connecticut admits stealing $28 million from company

Paul Steed, 58, of Stamford, pleaded guilty Thursday to fraud and tax offenses he committed while defrauding the chocolate company out of millions of dollars. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A former Connecticut employee of the chocolate manufacturer Mars, Inc. pleaded guilty Thursday to committing fraud and tax crimes while defrauding the company out of millions of … Read more

Popular brunch spot, whiskey bar closing in River Oaks District

No more Fruity Pebbles French toast or donut burgers. Bosscat Kitchen and Libations on Westheimer is closing. HOUSTON — Another Houston restaurant and bar is closing. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations will close its first Houston location at the end of the month, but the team’s remaining concepts will continue operating. The whiskey bar and restaurant … Read more

Popular brunch spot, whiskey bar closing near the River Oaks District

No more Fruity Pebbles French toast or donut burgers. Bosscat Kitchen and Libations on Westheimer is closing. HOUSTON — Another Houston restaurant and bar is closing. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations will close its first Houston location at the end of the month, but the team’s remaining concepts will continue operating. The whiskey bar and restaurant … Read more

Rodeo Dallas owner claims real estate investment firm that sued the bar is trying to “gentrify” Deep Ellum

Owner JD Ybanez posted a lengthy video on Instagram, detailing his claims. DALLAS — The legal battle that has kept Rodeo Dallas shuttered for over a month has escalated beyond the courtroom, with the bar’s owner accusing a real estate investment firm of trying to “gentrify” Deep Ellum. In a video posted to the bar’s Instagram … Read more

Texans weighed in on their favorite homegrown brands | Here’s which Texas-based companies won out

Texans care deeply about brands that call the Lone Star State home. Here are the companies that were named the favorites. DALLAS — Texans are deeply proud of homegrown brands.  From beer to ice cream to grocery stores, there are iconic Texas brands that have captured what it means to be a Texan, but which … Read more