Texas adds nearly 47,000 non-farm jobs in single month
Texas added 46,800 non-farm jobs just in the month of March, the workforce commission announced Friday, bringing the total to over 14.4 million.
Texas added 46,800 non-farm jobs just in the month of March, the workforce commission announced Friday, bringing the total to over 14.4 million.
Texas gas prices rise as national average spikes again
Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.
Texas prices for a gallon of gas are trending up again as oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel, according to AAA.
Trump signs DHS funding bill, ending a record shutdown
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
The House approved a bill on Thursday to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security to end the longest agency shutdown in history.
Federal government made $186B in improper payments last fiscal year
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
A new Government Accountability Office (GAO) report reveals that improper federal spending surged to $186 billion in 2025. The GAO found that the bulk of these payments happened within the nation’s largest programs.
Study: Houston views economy as 'biggest problem'
The Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research has released the results of its 45th Annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, shedding light on the economic, environmental, and social issues most pressing to local residents. FOX 26's Greg Groogan visited the Kinder Institute for more insight.
The Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research has released the results of its 45th Annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, shedding light on the economic, environmental, and social issues most pressing to local residents. FOX 26's Greg Groogan visited the Kinder Institute for more insight.
Poll finds Texans 'very concerned' about rising gas prices
A new poll from the University of Texas' Texas Politics Project shows more than half of all Texans are very concerned about rising gas prices amid the war in the Middle East.
A new poll from the University of Texas' Texas Politics Project shows more than half of all Texans are very concerned about rising gas prices amid the war in the Middle East.
BP profit doubles as US gas prices hit highest levels since Iran war began
Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total.
Petroleum giant BP has earned more than double its profit since the conflict with Iran began two months ago, far exceeding last year’s total.
Record number of Americans say their financial outlook is ‘getting worse’
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.
A new survey finds rising costs still dominate Americans’ concerns, with a record share saying their financial situation is getting worse. Here’s what to know.
Most Americans blame Trump for rising gas prices, poll finds
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
A Reuters/Ipsos poll finds that a majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising gasoline prices following the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran.
Nike to cut 1,400 jobs, the 2nd round of layoffs this year
Nike is laying off about 1,400 employees, as it responds to restructuring efforts. Here's what to know.
Nike is laying off about 1,400 employees, as it responds to restructuring efforts. Here's what to know.
United Airlines ticket prices may increase amid surging jet fuel costs, company says
United Airlines said ticket prices could rise 15%–20% due to surging jet fuel costs.
United Airlines said ticket prices could rise 15%–20% due to surging jet fuel costs.
James Talarico calls for suspension of federal gas tax; John Cornyn calls move "short-sighted solution"
High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.
High fuel prices are becoming a key talking point in the Texas race for U.S. Senate.
Here's where gas prices are highest and lowest in the US
Gas prices are climbing fast across the U.S., hitting every driver’s wallet. Here’s where it is most – and least – expensive.
Gas prices are climbing fast across the U.S., hitting every driver’s wallet. Here’s where it is most – and least – expensive.
Here's where gas prices have increased the most in US
Gas prices are spiking nationwide, with sharp increases hitting every state over the past year. New data reveals where drivers are feeling the biggest jumps.
Gas prices are spiking nationwide, with sharp increases hitting every state over the past year. New data reveals where drivers are feeling the biggest jumps.
Meta plans to slash roughly 8,000 jobs next month: report
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
According to a report, Meta is preparing to cut thousands of jobs as early as next month, with more layoffs expected later this year. Here's what to know.
$50 billion in oil lost in 50 days of Iran war, analysis finds
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.
The war in Iran has shaken up financial markets and the oil industry, so much so that an estimated $50 billion in oil has not been produced globally since the war began, according to a Reuters analysis.
Beyond the IRS: See who pays the most in state income and other taxes
Americans coast-to-coast filed their taxes this week. While the IRS dominated many of the headlines, most people were also filling out forms for their state as well.
Americans coast-to-coast filed their taxes this week. While the IRS dominated many of the headlines, most people were also filling out forms for their state as well.
Restaurant chain 801 Chophouse files for bankruptcy
The parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.
The parent company of the high-end steakhouse restaurant chain filed for bankruptcy sparking concerns about the future of some locations nationwide.
Texans get some of the largest tax returns in the country, study finds
In a year of record-breaking tax returns, a new study finds that Texas is seeing the second-largest average returns in the nation.
In a year of record-breaking tax returns, a new study finds that Texas is seeing the second-largest average returns in the nation.
Starbucks, ChatGPT want AI to help pick your next drink
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?
The scene plays out every day in coffeehouses everywhere. A customer reaches the front of the line and immediately cannot decide what to order. There are so many options: maybe just get the usual, maybe a tea, maybe coffee, maybe a Frappuccino, iced or hot… What is that, something new?