Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows price pressures stayed elevated last month
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON A measure of inflation closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained uncomfortably high in March, likely reinforcing the Fed's...
PUCT adopts second rule for implementation of the Texas Energy Fund
AUSTIN The Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT) on April 25 adopted a new rule to implement the Texas Energy Fund Completion Bonus Grant...
US growth slowed sharply last quarter to 1.6% pace, reflecting an economy pressured by...
By PAUL WISEMAN
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON The nation’s economy slowed sharply last quarter to a 1.6% annual pace in the face of high interest...
Southwest will limit hiring and drop 4 airports after loss. American Airlines posts 1Q...
By DAVID KOENIG
AP Airlines Writer
DALLAS Southwest Airlines will limit hiring and stop flying to four airports as it copes with weak financial results...
Strict new EPA rules would force coal-fired power plants to capture emissions or shut...
By MATTHEW DALY
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON Coal-fired power plants would be forced to capture smokestack emissions or shut down under a rule issued Thursday...
RRC commissioners assess over $2 million in penalties
AUSTIN The Railroad Commission of Texas assessed $2,456,002 in fines involving 711 enforcement dockets against operators and businesses at the Commissioners’ Conference on Wednesday....
Southwest Airlines flight attendants ratify a contract that will raise pay about 33% over...
The Associated Press
DALLAS Flight attendants at Southwest Airlines have ratified a contract that includes pay raises totaling more than 33% over four years, as...
Billionaire Texas oilman inks deal with Venezuela’s state-run oil giant as US sanctions loom
By JOSHUA GOODMAN
The Associated Press
MIAMI A company started by a Texas billionaire oilman announced a deal Wednesday with Venezuela's state-owned oil company to...
What to know about the latest bird flu outbreak in the US
By SEAN MURPHY
The Associated Press
A poultry facility in Michigan and egg producer in Texas both reported outbreaks of avian flu this week. The...
Texas energy industry hiring booms
March was a very healthy month for oilfield hiring in Texas and the Permian Basin Petroleum Association and Texas Oil & Gas Association say...