Odus Evbagharu Secures Key Endorsements as Jon Rosenthal Pursues Railroad Commission Seat
Odus Evbagharu secures broad endorsements for Texas House District 135 as current representative Jon Rosenthal pursues a statewide seat on the Texas Railroad Commission, signaling a key leadership transition in northwest Harris County.
Gas hasn’t been this cheap on Labor Day since 2020
Americans soaking up the end of summer this holiday weekend will catch a break at the gas pump. Labor Day gas prices are expected to average $3.15 per gallon this year— the cheapest since 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, according …
Mortgage rates largely unchanged from last week despite pressure on Fed independence
The housing market this week largely shrugged off the turmoil at the Federal Reserve. The 30-year fixed mortgage rate averaged 6.56% for the week ending August 28, just slightly lower than last week’s 10-month low of 6.58%, according to data …
Powerball jackpot hits $815 million for Wednesday’s drawing, 7th largest in game’s history after no Monday winner
The Powerball jackpot has soared to $815 million after there were no big winners in Monday’s drawing, marking the 7th largest prize in the game’s history.
Walmart is becoming America’s tariff security blanket
Walmart is getting hit by tariffs, like every other business in America. But customers are still flocking to Walmart because they believe the retailer offers them the biggest bang for their buck.
Nominate Now: SBA Houston Opens 2026 National Small Business Week Awards
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has opened nominations for the 2026 National Small Business Week (NSBW) Awards, shining a spotlight on the innovators, job creators, and community anchors that keep America moving. With 36 million small businesses powering 99% …
Gulf Coast Industry Forum 2025: Where Houston’s Energy Corridor Sets Its Next Big Agenda
The 16th Annual Gulf Coast Industry Forum (GCIF) arrives this September with the kind of momentum only the Houston Port Region can generate. From Port Houston’s supply-chain upgrades to fast-evolving carbon capture and sustainability projects, GCIF is where the Gulf …
Top exec reveals the ‘stupidest thing’ companies adopting AI can do
The president of Cisco rejects the doomsday warnings from some tech leaders that artificial intelligence will make entry-level jobs vanish.
TDECU and C.J. Stroud: Teaming Up to Power Houston’s Financial Future
When the roar of the crowd fades and the lights of NRG Stadium dim, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud knows the real game is still being played—off the field, in the homes, classrooms, and communities of Greater Houston. Now, thanks …
NY attorney general sues Zelle parent company, alleging the payment service enabled widespread fraud
New York Attorney General Letitia James on Wednesday sued Early Warning Services (EWS), which operates Zelle, alleging the electronic money-transfer service fails to protect its users from “massive amounts of fraud.”
Tariff rebate checks may sound awesome but they could be ‘quite dangerous’
President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff regime is generating so much revenue for the federal government that Washington could eventually return some of that windfall to taxpayers.
Apple got a much-needed iPhone and China boost
Apple reported strong iPhone sales and rebound in revenue from China, giving a much-needed boost to two parts of the company’s business that had struggled over the past year.
Meta is shelling out big bucks to get ahead in AI. Here’s who it’s hiring
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg is on a mission for his company to be the first to reach so-called artificial superintelligence — generally considered to mean AI that’s better than all humans at all knowledge work.
Target is changing one of its biggest customer perks
Target is changing a roughly decade-old policy that let customers save some extra cash.
GM’s latest tariff hit: $1.1 billion
Tariffs on imported cars and auto parts cost General Motors $1.1 billion in the second quarter, the nation’s largest automaker said Tuesday.
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