Regional Economics
Corpus Christi Careens Toward Water Catastrophe After Decade of Missteps
City officials expect to reach a 'water emergency' within months and run out of water next year, threatening the region's energy and industrial sectors.
New NPG Forum Paper Examines America's New Boom-and-Bust Cycle
How Data Centers and Big Tech Are Shaping America's Fastest-Growing Communities
Port Laredo Records $353.94 Billion in 2025 Trade
Port of Entry Posts $14.94 Billion Increase Year Over Year as Laredo Remains the Western Hemisphere's Leading Land Port
Employment
Texas Cities Dominate New Work Ethic Rankings, Louisiana Lags Behind
Study shows Texas cities like Irving, Dallas, and Austin among the hardest working in the U.S., while New Orleans is Louisiana's only city to crack the Top 100
US jobless claims fall to 206,000 last week
Layoffs remain at historically low levels as labor market stays strong
Oil Industry Sees Decline in Jobs as Drilling Slows in 2026
Industry expert cites lower oil prices and company mergers as factors behind job losses in the Permian Basin region.
Economic Indicators
Brent Oil Prices to Remain High Amid Mideast Conflict, EIA Forecasts
Energy agency expects Brent crude to stay above $95 per barrel for next 2 months due to supply disruptions in the Middle East.
World Leaders Weigh Tapping Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict
Global leaders are hesitant to release strategic oil stockpiles despite spiking energy prices.
Austin Gas Prices Surge as Oil Conflict Impacts Costs
Drivers in Texas are seeing higher prices at the pump due to rising crude oil prices and seasonal factors.
Economic Policy
Texas Comptroller Announces Sales Tax Changes Across Multiple Jurisdictions
New tax adoptions, increases, and abolishments to take effect April 1 in various Texas cities and counties
World Leaders Weigh Use of Oil Reserves Amid Iran Conflict
Global leaders are hesitant to tap emergency oil stockpiles despite spiking energy prices due to disruptions in the Middle East.
World Leaders Weigh Using Oil Reserves Amid Middle East Conflict
Global leaders are reluctant to tap emergency oil stockpiles despite soaring energy prices due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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