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Politics

President Biden postpones upcoming trip to Austin, White House says

Nation World

US employers added a surprisingly robust 303,000 jobs in March in a sign of economic strength

The report reflected the economy’s ability to withstand the pressure of high borrowing costs resulting from the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes.
Economy

Egg prices expected to skyrocket after bird flu outbreak

A bird flu outbreak at a processing facility for the country's largest egg producer has raised concerns about rising prices.
Texas News

Texas poised for slower job growth this year, Dallas Fed projects

Falling consumer activity and uncertainty around the 2024 presidential election could complicate the state’s job growth, a Dallas Fed economist said.
Local News

Fears of hospital closures, financial issues plague Dallas-based Steward Health Care System

The hospital operator is alleged to owe its landlords and vendors more than $50 million. Simultaneously, the company is closing hospitals in Texas and Massachusetts.
Nation World

Federal Reserve signals that interest rate cuts aren't imminent and leaves them unchanged for now

The central bank kept its key rate unchanged at about 5.4%, a 22-year high.
Nation World

US economy's strong growth surprises economists

The latest data marked the sixth straight quarter in which GDP has grown at an annual pace of 2% or more.
Nation World

Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices

Across the nation, paychecks have outpaced inflation over the past year, thereby easing Americans' adjustment to a higher cost of living.
Economy

Southeast Texas Economic Development Foundation meets to discuss 2024 economic outlook

Economist Dr. Ray Perryman spoke about the local unemployment rates and highlighted all of the construction jobs created by industrial projects.
Economy

Samsung says new Texas plant 'on target' amid reports it's delaying chip production

Samsung's $17 billion investment into the Taylor community is expected to bring in about 2,000 jobs and fuel massive growth.
Job Fair

Spindletop Center is hosting a career fair at the Fowler-Harris Event Center

Spindletop Center is holding a career fair from 9a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, November 2, 2023.
Texas News

As Californians move to Texas, one factor could slow that migration

Texas home prices have increased 54% in the past five years. If that continues, it could start to slow the continuous flow of Californians to the Lone Star State.