Texas Runs Risk of Census Undercount, Which Would Hurt
The year 2020 will be one to remember given the pandemic, the economic downturn, and protests for justice and police reform. It’s also a...
Unemployment Claims Falling, but Still at Record Highs
The number of Texans filing first-time unemployment claims totaled 89,736 last week, down from 106,820 the week before and significantly lower than in the...
Iconic Texas Retailers and Restaurants on the Chopping Block
Some of Texas’ — and the nation’s — most beloved retail and restaurant landmarks are hanging out “for sale” signs as the pandemic forces...
Images of the Confederacy Coming Down in Texas
Monuments, statues and even names associated with the confederacy and racism are coming down or being changed in the wake of two weeks of...
Texas Judges Urged to Delay Eviction Cases
The start of another month has many Texans who are struggling during the pandemic wondering if an eviction notice is coming.
Harris County Judge Lina...
Texas Unemployment Claims Drop as Extended Benefits Announced
Another 106,821 Texans submitted initial claims for unemployment benefits last week. This is the sixth week of declines in filings.
Since the week ending March...
Apple System Update Includes Option for COVID-19 Exposure Notifications
Did you know that the latest iPhone software update includes possible COVID-19 exposure notifications? It’s included in Apple's latest iPhone software, iOS 13.5, and...
NASA, SpaceX to Try Again Saturday to Make History
After a weather delay Wednesday, NASA and SpaceX are going to try again to make history on Saturday afternoon.
The U.S. space agency and Elon...
Forecast for Texas Economy Tied to Virus Uncertainty
After the majority of 2020, so far, has been spent in quarantine and statewide shutdowns, Texans should prepare themselves for a difficult rest of...
Are Groceries Costing You More? Here’s Why.
Texans might be saving money by staying home more, but they may have noticed they’re spending a little more than normal on groceries.
That’s because...
