Business

Dallas City Council approves $18.5M in tax incentives in attempt to bring Morgan Stanley to Uptown area
June 24, 2026 / 1:27 PM CDT / CBS Texas.

Lawmakers demand answers on Texas data centers' water use
AUSTIN, Texas (KWTX) - State lawmakers are demanding answers about how much water Texas data centers are actually using, and why the state still doesn't have a …

A court ruling says COVID-era tax penalties may be refundable. The catch is July 10.
A federal court ruling could put money back in taxpayers' pockets by making COVID-era tax penalties refundable, but only if they act within the next two weeks.
Read more
PepsiCo says economic concerns weighed on customers in North American during recent quarter
PepsiCo reported stronger-than-expected revenue in the second quarter despite weaker demand in North America due to economic concerns and rising gas prices.
Read more
Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
Read more
Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads, blaming a shortage of memory chips
Apple increases prices for Macs and iPads due to memory chip shortage
Read more
Invasive pasture pest spreads across Texas, threatening cattle industry and ranchers
A fast-spreading invasive insect is raising new concerns for Texas ranchers as experts warn it could threaten millions of acres of pastureland that support the state’s cattle industry.
Read more
State records reveal incomplete applications, weeks of corrections in SpaceX's Terafab tax break process
State records reveal incomplete applications and weeks of corrections in SpaceX’s Terafab tax break process
Read more
Laredo Chamber launches women's business grant program
The Laredo Chamber of Commerce Foundation’s Women in Business Committee has launched its inaugural Women in Business Empowerment Grant Program, awarding a total of $6,000 in grants to three women-owned businesses in the Laredo and Webb County area.
Read more
SPAG workshop to focus on small business refinancing Wednesday
A free workshop series on small business refinancing will be held in Lubbock.
Read more
Former employee claims Odessa company dumped hazardous chemicals; state opens investigation
A former employee of West Texas Cementers claims the company has been dumping hazardous chemicals onto public land, prompting a state investigation.
Read more
Tyler reinvestment zone panel says companies met tax-abatement terms
The City of Tyler is continuing tax abatements for three active projects after concluding that each company complied with its agreement requirements through the end of 2025.
Read more
SpaceX expansion draws mixed reaction from Grimes County residents
Residents of Grimes County weigh in on SpaceX expansion plans
Read more
FDA reclassifies major potato chip recall to highest level
FDA reclassifies major potato chip recall to highest level due to potential salmonella risk
Read more
Fort Worth considers data center zoning rules in response to residents' concerns
The city of Fort Worth is addressing concerns over data centers in nearby neighborhoods.
Read more
Alma Cafe and Bakeshop, South Irving's first local cafe, fills a void in the community
Alma Cafe & Bakehouse, South Irving’s first local cafe, fills a void in the community
Read moreTexas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use. Most aren't responding.
Texas leaders are asking data centers how much water they use.
Read more
Trying to fix your credit? Start with on-time payments
Increasing your credit score takes time, but it can be done by paying all bills on time, according to a personal finance expert.
Read more
Americans owe $1.40 for every dollar earned, new analysis finds
The average American carries $63,000 in debt while earning just $45,000 a year, according to a new analysis by ConsumerAffairs.
Read more
Utility gains easement for Davenport High pipeline as Comal ISD vows continued opposition
A hearing granted Outer Loop Utility the right to take possession of an easement across Davenport High School property for a proposed natural gas pipeline despite continued opposition from Comal ISD.
Read more
Baker Hughes to close Houston facility, lay off 174 employees
Baker Hughes to close Houston facility, lay off 174 employees
Read more
CBP ends duty-free exemption for low-value shipments
CBP ends duty-free exemption for low-value shipments
Read more
Texas Stock Exchange opens, but full trading still in the works
The Texas Stock Exchange is now open, but full trading is not expected to begin until later this year.
Read more
Buc-ee's is expanding to new locations. Here's where the next stores will be built
Buc-ee’s appears to be looking at expanding its national footprint with more than a dozen planned new locations.
Read more
Whitewater Amphitheater enters Chapter 11 bankruptcy process, says concerts will continue
Whitewater Amphitheater in New Braunfels seeks Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection to restructure finances while continuing concerts.
Read more
Texans carry nearly $7,000 in average credit card debt. Could a HELOC help?
Texans are carrying an average of nearly $7,000 in credit card debt, making the Lone Star State the seventh-worst in the nation for average credit card balances.
Read more