Williams, the Tulsa-based energy giant, has purchased Houston's Williams Tower for $300 million.The Houston Chronicle reported the sale last week, and the company says it plans to expand its footprint in the Houston area. <i& gt;"Houston is critical to our growth as a company,nbsp;and acquiring thenbsp;Williamsnbsp;Tower gives us flexibility tonbsp;betternbsp;supportnbsp;that growth. Like Tulsa, we want our Houston headquarters to be a magnet for talent, a place where thenbsp;very best come to build a great career."</i>Williams originated in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and moved to Tulsa in 1918. The company is Tulsa's fifth-largest employer.Stay in touch with us anytime, anywhere -- 2 News Oklahoma on your schedule | Download on your TV, watch for free. How to watch on your streaming device Download our free app for Apple, Android and Kindle devices. Like us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Watch LIVE 24/7 on YouTube ...read more read less