Houston Tents & Events expands into West Texas as event industry rolls out new venues and initiatives

Houston‑based Houston Tents & Events announced the acquisition of Jaacked Event Rentals, creating a West Texas division and extending its statewide event‑rental network while retaining Jaacked’s local leadership. In a separate development, Gibson revealed plans for Gibson Garage Las Vegas, an immersive retail and music destination slated to open in 2027 on the Las Vegas Strip, adding to its existing locations in Nashville, London and Miami. ComplexCon introduced ThriftCon Live, a large vintage marketplace inside the Los Angeles Convention Center scheduled for October 3‑4, featuring over 90 dealers of rare apparel, collectibles and memorabilia. Innovation‑focused live‑brand agency INVNT announced senior creative promotions, and Fairmont Washington, D.C., Georgetown will host its 15th annual Sustainability Fair on September 11. Meanwhile, Torkay Event Services LLC, a Houston event‑rental company, is launching a phased website revamp beginning in September 2026 to improve mobile performance, streamline quote requests and add extensive planning guides for customers.