Inflation, high energy prices mean the Texas Legislature will have unprecedented funds to allocate next year
The state will have an extra $27 billion in its coffers in 2023 — money that could help pay for property tax cuts and other legislative priorities.
The state will have an extra $27 billion in its coffers in 2023 — money that could help pay for property tax cuts and other legislative priorities.
LEGO raises prices, citing supply chain issues
Though prices are going up, a study published in 2020 found that most LEGO sets appreciate in value by 11% per year.
Though prices are going up, a study published in 2020 found that most LEGO sets appreciate in value by 11% per year.
Bill Gates gives $20 billion to his foundation, asks other billionaires to 'step up'
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Bill Gates said he hopes “others in positions of great wealth and privilege will step up in this moment too.”
Here’s how much it costs to have a baby in the US, analysis finds
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
The jarring figures don't include any spending on the baby after he or she is born.
US inflation reached 9.1% in June, a new 40-year high
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
U.S. consumer prices soared 9.1% compared with a year earlier, the government said Wednesday, the biggest 12-month increase since 1981.
Parks across Austin receive grants, awards from Austin Parks Foundation
A total of $15,600 in grants will fund specific amenities as part of each park's overall vision plan implementation, while $125,000 will go towards Design Services awards to provide the plans that are necessary for the development of and/or improvements within the parks.
A total of $15,600 in grants will fund specific amenities as part of each park's overall vision plan implementation, while $125,000 will go towards Design Services awards to provide the plans that are necessary for the development of and/or improvements within the parks.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Why the crypto plunge is a cautionary tale for public pension funds
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.
Austin Habitat for Humanity breaks ground on affordable townhomes in southeast Austin
As home prices soar in Austin, Habitat for Humanity is hoping communities like this one will provide a solution.
As home prices soar in Austin, Habitat for Humanity is hoping communities like this one will provide a solution.
Gas prices under $4 seen at multiple gas stations in Austin area
As of the evening of Friday, July 8, the Exxon on South 1st St. and Sacramento Drive had gas for $3.94 with an Exxon card, regular at $3.99.
As of the evening of Friday, July 8, the Exxon on South 1st St. and Sacramento Drive had gas for $3.94 with an Exxon card, regular at $3.99.
June job growth revealed amid recession fears
The jobs report in June was strong, despite risks of a recession on the horizon. Here's what that means for interest rates.
The jobs report in June was strong, despite risks of a recession on the horizon. Here's what that means for interest rates.
Mortgage rates plummet amid recession fears
Mortgage rates sank this week, but they could soon begin to rise once again.
Mortgage rates sank this week, but they could soon begin to rise once again.
Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
Virginia hairdresser shocked after winning $200K lottery
Elizabeth McCabe, the owner of a hair salon in Virginia, bought a Monopoly Fortunes scratcher ticket where she gets her daily cup of coffee.
Elizabeth McCabe, the owner of a hair salon in Virginia, bought a Monopoly Fortunes scratcher ticket where she gets her daily cup of coffee.
California inflation relief refund: Here's who's eligible for payment
California residents who filed their 2020 taxes are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,050 as part of the state's inflation relief package.
California residents who filed their 2020 taxes are eligible to receive a one-time payment of up to $1,050 as part of the state's inflation relief package.
Texas among US states with lowest average gas prices
Texas is one of 11 US states with the lowest average gas prices.
Texas is one of 11 US states with the lowest average gas prices.
If you want an electric Toyota, you should buy it soon. Here's why
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
Toyota's electrified vehicles are about to get pricier. Not their list prices, but the total cost to buy one.
This is how much money you need to make to be happy living in Texas, survey finds
So if you want to know how much money you need to make to be happy in Texas, the short answer is quite a bit, according to a survey.
So if you want to know how much money you need to make to be happy in Texas, the short answer is quite a bit, according to a survey.
'We've done something about it': Biden touts rule which aims to rescue pensions for millions
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.
President Joe Biden has used an Ohio visit to showcase federal action aimed at shoring up pensions for millions of workers.



















