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Access to affordable child care is a growing concern as Texas’ booming economy gains 1,500 new people daily, yet families continue to struggle with over $10,000 a year in costs. That’s about 13% of ...

A US aircraft carrier's hard turn to avoid enemy fire surprised sailors and sent a jet with bad brakes into the sea Lawmakers ...

Affordability isn’t just another issue on the minds of Central Texans—it is the defining challenge that will shape our region ...

Houston ranked last on ConsumerAffairs' annual list of best cities to move to in Texas, due to issues with safety and ...

Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s (D) last-minute decision to enter the Texas Senate race has turned the Democratic primary upside down ...

UTA researchers will enhance flood-warning tools and guide stormwater planning at one of the world’s busiest airports ...

As North Texas’ population continues to surge, the secret to the region’s economic prowess lies in its cities’ shared ...

Gov. Greg Abbott is proposing a five-part plan to cut property taxes, cap appraisals, limit local spending, and eliminate ...

Mexican restaurant chains have been battling economic challenges this year, as they face rising costs of labor and food ...

The FTA’s medium-high score advances Project Connect’s rail line toward billions in federal funding and a 2027 groundbreaking ...

Somerset, Massachusetts / / December 6, 2025 / CRF Publishing LLC Key Takeaways: American political polarization follows ...