Federal court terminates Biden-era student loan plan affecting millions nationwide
A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.
A federal appeals court on Monday officially finalized the termination of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, the Biden program that significantly lowered repayment rates for millions of student loan borrowers.
Inflation holds steady as consumer prices rose 2.4% in February - See what's costing more at the grocery store
Inflation in the U.S. increased in February, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Consumers are paying more for food and energy.
Inflation in the U.S. increased in February, according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) report released Wednesday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). Consumers are paying more for food and energy.
Houston gang members convicted for $300K jugging, ATM heists in Beaumont
Four members of a Houston-based street gang have been convicted for a high-speed string of "juggings" and ATM robberies across Texas that netted over $300,000 in cash.
Four members of a Houston-based street gang have been convicted for a high-speed string of "juggings" and ATM robberies across Texas that netted over $300,000 in cash.
Over 2 dozen states reject Live Nation settlement, say it fails consumers
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
More than two dozen states, along with the District of Columbia, have rejected the Department of Justice's proposed settlement with Live Nation, the company that owns Ticketmaster.
ExxonMobil board plans to relocate company's legal home to Texas
The Exxon Mobil Corporation Board of Directors has unanimously recommended relocating the legal domicile of the company from New Jersey to Texas, citing positive "policy and regulatory environment."
The Exxon Mobil Corporation Board of Directors has unanimously recommended relocating the legal domicile of the company from New Jersey to Texas, citing positive "policy and regulatory environment."
Here are the most federally dependent states in 2026, data suggests
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
From disaster recovery to local school funding, a new analysis reveals which states are the most reliant on federal resources. See where your state ranks.
A cure for cancer would deliver $185T economic windfall, report says
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
A new report from free-market policy group Unleash Prosperity argues that curing cancer would deliver a staggering $185 trillion boost to the U.S. economy over 35 years.
Six Flags to sell 7 of its amusement parks in $331M deal: See the list
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
Six Flags, the largest regional theme park company in the world, has faced financial struggles and leadership changes after an $8 billion merger with Cedar Fair in 2024
2 dozen states sue Trump over his latest round of global tariffs
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
A group of 24 states sued the Trump administration on Thursday over its latest round of global tariffs.
NASDAQ rings closing bell at The Alamo
The NASDAQ stock exchange traveled to The Alamo on Thursday to ring the closing bell as Texas marks the 190th anniversary of the historic battle.
The NASDAQ stock exchange traveled to The Alamo on Thursday to ring the closing bell as Texas marks the 190th anniversary of the historic battle.
Morgan Stanley cuts 2,500 jobs despite posting record revenue year across all divisions
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.
Morgan Stanley has cut 3% of its workforce, impacting roughly 2,500 employees across investment banking and wealth management divisions in the company's latest restructuring.
SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Houston housing affordability: Median home price around $337K as buyers look to suburbs for deals
Houston housing affordability: What it takes to buy a $337K home in today’s market
Houston housing affordability: What it takes to buy a $337K home in today’s market
Six arrested in $2.8M Texas 'gold bar' scam targeting elderly victims
Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.
Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.
Haven't filed your taxes yet? Here's how to get a bigger refund under new law
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
Many Americans could see changes to their tax refunds this year due to updates in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB)—here’s what to know.
These states rank among the places with the highest tax rates, data suggests
Tax rates vary significantly by location, and residents in certain states are finding themselves facing a much higher tax burden than those in neighboring states.
Tax rates vary significantly by location, and residents in certain states are finding themselves facing a much higher tax burden than those in neighboring states.
Here's what most Americans say the country's top problem is – and it's a familiar one
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
A new poll is revealing Americans’ top concern in February. Here’s what the survey found.
Gov. Greg Abbott: Texas wins 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup for job growth
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
Texas has secured its 14th consecutive Governor’s Cup from Site Selection magazine, a record-breaking win based on logging over 1,400 qualifying corporate expansion and relocation projects in 2025.
Nigerian national sentenced to 19 years for $4M scam involving fraudulent marriage attempts
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
A Nigerian national living in Houston was sentenced to 19 years in federal prison for orchestrating a $4 million scam. Prosecutors say Mba attempted to obtain lawful permanent residency through multiple fraudulent marriages after his initial application was denied,
Texas law requires automatic explanations from insurance companies in 2026
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.
A new Texas law effective January 1, 2026, mandates that insurance companies automatically provide written explanations for any declined, canceled, or non-renewed home and auto policies to increase industry transparency.