Exxon was among more than a dozen companies represented during a White House meeting Friday. Leaders of Chevron, ConocoPhillips and others were also there.

Industry leaders say what happens overseas can influence hiring decisions at home, even if changes don’t come quickly.

While some Venezuelans gathered in Katy to celebrate the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, uncertainty and opposition remained in parts of Houston.

Leaders from more than a dozen oil companies with major operations in Houston – including Exxon, Chevron, ConocoPhillips — gathered at the White House.

Some Venezuelans in Houston say the country suffered through economic hardships under Nicolás Maduro's watch and feel it's time for a new head of state.

Venezuela has deep, complex ties to the Houston region and its oil and gas industry. While discussing his administration's intervention Saturday, President Donald Trump also cited the 2024 murder of a 12-year-old Houston girl.

The economic opportunity for American firms in Venezuela could be the greatest windfall since the collapse of the Soviet Union, some prospective investors say. The country is home to the world’s largest proven oil basin,