Auto dealers report brisk business before tariffs bring higher prices
While the specifics of what gets tariffed and what doesn't gets more complicated by the day, dealers say consumers are not waiting to find out.
Houston Police Officers' Union approves new contract with city
The Houston Police Officers' Union has voted in favor of a proposed contract with the city that includes salary increases for officers.
More Americans are 'not confident' that Social Security will be available, poll finds
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
How much Texans need to earn to afford the average home
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
Texas near top in nation for housing affordability, report shows
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
Texas lawmakers agree on proposed property tax relief
Reports say the proposal would increase tax breaks for homeowners - including elderly Texans and those with disabilities - and businesses.
Fed rate and tariffs: Why interest is unchanged again, and what it means for you
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
Americans seeing quicker, higher tax returns from IRS in 2025
The average tax refund is larger than last year's so far, though IRS officials report issuing fewer refunds
Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.



















