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New App Celebrates Black Fraternity and Sorority Life — Divine 9 Emojis, a 300+ Sticker Pack

Sometimes words are not enough, and that’s why there are stickers. The Divine 9 Emojis app, released this week for iMessage, is a 300+ sticker pack capturing the quintessential expressions of Black Fraternity and Sorority life.

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Exxon expects a profit boom thanks to high oil prices. But exiting Russia will come at a cost

It's a tale of two oil trends for ExxonMobil: The company will post a massive profit increase for the first quarter thanks to the oil price spike, but it's bracing to lose money on its planned exit from Russia.

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Star-studded 2024 RODEOHOUSTON® Entertainment Lineup

Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials released the entertainment lineup for the 2024 Rodeo season, scheduled for Feb. 27 – March 17.

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Macy's Shoppers Get Ready to Go Back-to-School In Style This Weekend

Tax-Free Weekend: August 9 - 11, 2019

Bargain hunters can save big during the statewide tax-free weekend by making Macy’s their shopping destination. Texas residents can benefit from the tax-free event to save on clothing, shoes and back to school supplies. The savviest shoppers will take advantage of sales running simultaneously with tax free weekend, maximizing their potential savings.

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Meal kits and buckets of bubble tea: How KFC's owner is pivoting in China

Snail noodles, marinated steaks and huge vats of bubble tea are helping China's biggest fast food giant get through the coronavirus crisis.

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Your phone number might be key to unlocking deodorant from store shelves

People tend to hate going to a store and finding deodorant, toothpaste, shampoo, cosmetics and other everyday products locked up on shelves behind display cases. Now, some stores are testing a new way to let customers open the locked displays.

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The Fed’s favorite inflation measure cooled down even further in June

Another key economic report further propped up the idea that a soft landing is not only possible, but also in motion: The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge continued its deceleration in June while consumers kept the US economic engine running.

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Oil soars 7% and blows past $110 as Europe debates banning Russian oil

Oil prices rose sharply on Monday as Europe considers whether to match America's ban on Russian oil.

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Trump's trade war with China just got a whole lot bigger

The trade fight between the United States and China intensified Monday as the two economic superpowers hit each other with their biggest round of tariffs yet.

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Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls for House Judiciary Committee to Launch an Impeachment Inquiry

Jackson Lee: “It is time to do our job and follow the facts wherever they lead, up to and including a consideration of whether grounds exists for instituting impeachment proceedings against the President.”

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Payless Gains Footing with Hispanic Audience by Launching Spanish Website

Payless ShoeSource, Inc. has made it easy for Spanish-speaking customers in the U.S. and Puerto Rico to shop online in their preferred language. The iconic retailer recently debuted a new Spanish-language website, enabled by MotionPoint. Payless is the largest specialty family footwear retailer in the Western Hemisphere, with nearly 3,600 brick-and-mortar stores in more than 40 countries.

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5 Things for Friday, April 7: Syria Strikes, Supreme Court, Russia Investigation

President Trump and his Chinese counterpart continue their meetings today in Florida. As you plan your day, here are the 5 things you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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H-E-B Launches Take and Bake Dishes with Underbelly Hospitality Starting Thursday, April 2nd, a New Ready To Cook – Oven Ready Dishes to Go By Georgia James Meat Market

Beginning today, April 2, select H-E-B stores are selling Underbelly Hospitality Take and Bake dishes. Look for the dishes near the entrance of each store.

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Krispy Kreme is pegging its doughnut prices to a gallon of gas

Krispy Kreme wants to take the edge off higher gas prices by lowering doughnut prices.

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CVS, Walgreens and Rite Aid are closing thousands of stores. Here’s why

Drugstore chains for decades saturated US cities, suburbs and small towns with new stores. Drugstore chains for decades saturated US cities, suburbs and small towns with new stores.

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H-E-B’s Grand Salute: Honoring Veterans With Homes and Hearts

As Veterans Day unfolds across the Lone Star State, H-E-B reaffirms its position as a top workplace for military veterans, launching a statewide celebration of valor and service. With over 300 community events and a gift that turns a house into a home for our nation’s heroes, H-E-B’s tribute extends far beyond a single day.

No matter how you phrase it, price controls are bad for patients

"We're working on a favored nations clause, where we pay whatever the lowest nation's price is," remarked the president. "Why should other nations — like Canada — why should other nations pay less than us?"

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Governor Abbott Announces Rebuild Texas Website For Communities

Governor Greg Abbott today announced the launch by the Governor's Commission to Rebuild Texas of www.RebuildTexas.Today, a real-time information resource for local officials in the communities impacted by Hurricane Harvey. The website will provide the most current and reliable information on state and federal resources available for the rebuilding of infrastructure, including roads, bridges, schools and government buildings.

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Biden hopes for Ukraine de-escalation in call with Putin

President Joe Biden will speak Thursday with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in the hopes of defusing an unremitting crisis on Russia's border with Ukraine.

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Concern grows within Biden administration; Houthis continue attacks, despite US strikes

The Biden administration is struggling to stop the ongoing attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis against ships in the Red Sea and the group is continuing to fortify its weapons stockpile inside Yemen, even though the US has carried out significant strikes on the group in recent weeks, US officials told CNN.