Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Harris-Walz presidential ticket: Texas: The Issue Is

Vice President Kamala Harris recently announced Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke with FOX 7 Austin's Rudy Koski about what he thinks of the new ticket and his outlook on November.

Economist urges Fed to meet 'now' to cut rates as stocks tumble: It's a 'frightening time'

Economist Stephen Moore urged the Federal Reserve to address falling commodity prices and shift from inflation concerns to deflation, while Fed Chairman Jerome Powell indicated a potential rate cut if inflation cools, amidst a market meltdown driven by recession fears.

Study ranks US states with most financially-distressed residents

WalletHub's recent study reveals the U.S. states with the most financially-distressed residents, highlighting surprising trends and economic struggles. Michigan tops the list, followed closely by Texas and Nevada.

US national debt tops $35 trillion, hitting new record

The U.S. gross national debt hit $35,001,278,179,208.67 on Monday, according to the Treasury Department.

Texas Tax-Free Weekend: Everything you need to know for Aug. 9-11

Mark your calendars for August 9-11, as Texas rolls out its annual Sales Tax Holiday, offering an opportunity to save on school supplies, clothing, and more.

Houston Health Department offering free AC units to eligible residents

The Houston Health Department is providing free portable air conditioners to seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers of disabled children in Harris County.

Social Security just announced a change for millions of beneficiaries

Millions of Social Security recipients must switch to a new Login.gov portal to continue accessing their online account information, as announced by the Social Security Administration.

Hurricane Beryl relief: How Texas is supporting SNAP and WIC recipients

In response to the widespread impact of Hurricane Beryl, Texas has enacted measures to support families affected by the storm through SNAP and WIC.

What do voters really care about and which candidate is most concerned about economic well-being?

A Monmouth National Survey of top concerns determined voters are intently focused on their financial well-being listing inflation, the economy, everyday bills, housing expense, health care costs and job security as top concerns.

Fed holds interest rates steady, projects just one cut this year

The Federal Reserve on Wednesday held interest rates steady for the seventh straight time and scaled back the outlook for rate reductions later this year as high inflation lingers.

Here's who's hiring teens this summer –  and which jobs pay the most

Young workers account for about a third of all new hires each June. Here's which jobs hire the most teens – and which ones pay the most.