Perry In Houston To Deliver Economic Address
Governor Rick Perry is delivering an economic speech he promises will detail key Texas budget principles for next year and beyond.
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Governor Rick Perry is delivering an economic speech he promises will detail key Texas budget principles for next year and beyond.
Fire ants have damaged agriculture, soil and wildlife in the southeastern United States, costing the Texas economy about $1.2 billion annually.
The hit CBS sitcom "2 Broke Girls" has been picked up for another season, and the title gals think that they know why it has become so popular.
There was a time when we needed cash everywhere we went, from filling stations to pay phones. But money isn't just physical anymore.
Even though it's only March, it is definitely not too early to start thinking about (and saving for) that big summer vacation.
Fewer people sought unemployment benefits last week, adding to signs that the job market is strengthening.
The most expensive gasoline statewide was in Dallas and Fort Worth, at an average $3.78 per gallon. Amarillo has the least expensive gasoline this week, costing $3.58 per gallon.
It's still below the national average but that's no consolation for north Texans who have no choice but to pay up when they fill up.
American Airlines told employees last week that it wants to eliminate 13,000 jobs under a bankruptcy plan. The company has about 25,000 employees in the DFW area.
The Texas comptroller's office has estimated higher statewide property values in a sign of a stronger economy.
Some tax advantages may be going away. And Facebook is expected to start selling stock soon. A financial expert offers advice on both fronts.
President Obama will make perhaps his highest profile case for reelection Tuesday, delivering a State of the Union address that will lay out an economic agenda he hopes will connect with the middle class.
The Girl Scouts have introduced a series of new badges that focus on making money, saving money and using money to help out others.
Rick Perry urged members of Congress on Thursday to reject an increase in the debt ceiling requested by President Obama.
Life insurance company MetLife has announced that it is closing its mortgage operation. Over 4,000 workers are expected to lose their jobs nationwide.
The state could have a budget surplus of more than a billion dollars in a couple of years.
Feeling upset by the way your bank is treating you as a customer? You're not alone. Financial expert Jim Lacamp offers advice on how to cope.
Men, on average, still earn more money than women. But, new research shows women making huge gains toward closing that gap -- especially in Texas.
Employers added 15,000 jobs statewide during September.
Texas leads the nation in drunk driving crashes and fatalities, with more than 96,000 Texas DUI arrests in 2010. Now a new study says, as the economy gets worse, so will the problem of drinking driving.
The CEO of American Airlines is proud that his company avoided the bankruptcy process to remake itself. Investors aren't so sure.
President Obama is scheduled to touch down in Dallas on Tuesday and will appear in Mesquite to tout aspects his $447 billion jobs bill.
Texas has emerged from the Great Recession but economic growth will continue to be slow, in part because of hesitant consumers, the state comptroller's top revenue estimator told lawmakers Wednesday.
Allen homeowners already pay higher school district taxes than people in several neighboring cities. But the district says without it, more layoffs are possible.
If Dolly Parton had recorded her song "9 to 5" today, she would have to shift the lyrics just a little bit. "9 to 7" -- it's not catchy, but it's a reality.
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Sunday as storms and heavy rain threaten outdoor plans, including World Cup events across North Texas.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
The officers in mascot costumes used a metal sledgehammer to break down a door to enter with colleagues.
Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
President Trump issued an executive order in March 2025 ordering national parks to not display elements that "inappropriately disparage Americans past or living."
A First Alert Weather Day is in effect Sunday as storms and heavy rain threaten outdoor plans, including World Cup events across North Texas.
Nine‑year‑old transplant recipient Penny Martin shares a powerful moment with the father of the teen whose heart saved her life.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
A quick response near Dream Park prevented a dangerous situation from turning tragic.
The officers in mascot costumes used a metal sledgehammer to break down a door to enter with colleagues.
Drivers towed from a Fort Worth CVS may be eligible for refunds after an I-Team investigation found questions over whether the tow company had authorization to operate in the lot.
Before striking a pipeline, causing a natural gas leak and subsequent explosion, an engineering firm did follow proper protocol to begin work at a Dallas apartment building.
A North Texas foster family says a legal gray area in Texas' Baby Moses law led to the child being returned to biological relatives.
As he battles terminal cancer, a Fort Worth fire captain says the state's workers' comp system has failed him — and he's far from alone.
A Kennedale couple says their leased solar panels stopped producing power and became a costly burden after years of unfulfilled promises.
Plano has been having an impressive business run recently. The city is scoring big with AT&T headquarters moving from Dallas to the city, followed by Samsung moving its US operations from New Jersey to Texas. Now, the Plano City Council has approved major incentives to bring in the Dallas Stars. Eye On Politics reporter Jack Fink sat down with Plano Mayor John Muns to find out what the city is doing right.
Republican Gov. Greg Abbott is going for his fourth term in November, facing Democratic State Representative Gina Hinojosa. Hinojosa told Jack Fink about her push to make education one of the big campaign issues ahead of the election.
An American citizen who served in the Army and the Texas National Guard for roughly 20 years is desperately urging immigration officials to release his wife, who is facing deportation to Honduras.
Paramount Skydance's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery would not harm U.S. consumers or weaken competition, DOJ antitrust enforcers said.
A federal appellate court denied a last-minute attempt by the Trump administration to stop the removal of President Trump's name from the Kennedy Center on Friday.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
During the program's first year, it will be offered at about 65 to 75 hospitals that handle about a quarter of births in the state and largely serve low-income patients, Newsom's office said.
Bimbo Bakeries USA employs over 20,000 people and has been headquartered in Horsham, Pennsylvania, for the past 17 years.
This explosion is among several similar incidents across North Texas that raise questions about why hazardous natural gas leaks keep happening
Zoox, owned by Amazon, produces its own autonomous vehicles that it says are built for passengers, not drivers.
Dr. Peter Stafford was working with a missionary group in the Congo when he came down with the virus last month.
The FDA is moving ahead with a safety study of the abortion pill mifepristone, a senior FDA official confirmed to CBS News, a step that could create a path for the Trump administration to restrict access to the medication.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
The most recent week of data from Dallas County Health and Human Services shows a 50% increase in positive flu cases.
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
Despite the costs and rules, fans are excited for the World Cup madness that's finally taking off.
After sharing management of the arena for decades, the Mavericks are now in full control.
Target, which embarked on a turnaround plan under its new CEO earlier this year, reported an increase in first-quarter sales Wednesday.
Expensive tickets, trouble getting visas and anti-American sentiment may all be contributing to underwhelming demand.
Herring said that in the year before tariffs, used car sales were just under half of his business at his dealership in Irving; Now, they are nearly 75 percent.
NBA star James Harden was booked into jail and released on bond less than 2 hours later.
Footwear and soccer balls were among the items taken, the BBC reported, but the theft did not include anything "game-critical."
The U.S. men's national soccer team made easy work of Paraguay in its World Cup opener Friday, defeating the South American side 4-1 at SoFi Stadium.
Paige Bueckers scored a season-high 31 points, Jessica Shepard had 17 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists, and the Dallas Wings beat the Phoenix Mercury 85-70.
Corey Seager homered and singled to lead the Texas Rangers to a 4-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals.
Creative minds are coming together in North Texas.
Anthony Head played librarian and mentor Rupert Giles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and recently appeared in "Ted Lasso."
Peabo Bryson, a two-time Grammy-winning singer and songwriter known for Disney movie hits "Beauty and the Beast" and "A Whole New World," has died at age 75.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
Sonny Rollins, the legendary tenor saxophonist known for his bold tone and constant experimentation, has died at 95.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
