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Texas gas prices jump 14.6 cents to $2.74/gallon due to seasonal refinery shifts, but remain $1+ cheaper than the national average of $3.84.

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USPS proposes raising first-class stamp prices to 90-95 cents by mid-2026 amid $9B loss and warnings the agency could run out of money within a year.

Urban Institute report reveals 49% of Americans can't afford economic security, which requires $145,000 annually—far above median incomes.

Governor Greg Abbott launches Texas Jobs Council to address skilled labor shortage in booming economy, targeting trades like welding and trucking.

Gas prices surge to $3.48/gallon as U.S.-Iran military strikes rattle oil markets, pushing crude past $100/barrel with no relief in sight.

Gas prices hit $3.54/gallon, up 21% in a month due to Iran conflict disrupting oil supply—the sharpest spike since Hurricane Katrina in 2005.

Southwest Airlines exits Chicago O'Hare and Washington Dulles by June 2026, ending years of struggle in legacy-dominated, slot-constrained markets.

Adobe settles DOJ lawsuit for $150M over hidden cancellation fees and difficult subscription exits, splitting payment between government and affected customers.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pitched Texas as America's tech capital at SXSW, citing 20 years as top business state while courting AI, energy & aerospace leaders.