Texas Oil Patch Hits Speed Bump As Crude And Gas Output Fall From Last Year
RRC data show Texas produced roughly 132 million barrels of crude and 1.08 trillion cubic feet of gas in March 2026, down from March 2025; Martin County led oil output.
San Antonio Budget Feels The Hit As Sales Tax Haul Drops Nearly Seven Percent
San Antonio’s April sales-tax allocation fell nearly 7% from a year earlier, leaving the city with about $43 million for the month amid mixed statewide results.
Texas Lands No. 8 Economy Ranking, but the Boom Has Blemishes
WalletHub places Texas at No. 8 in 2026, powered by exports and payroll gains even as innovation scores and unemployment lag. The result is scale with uneven local benefits.
Austin Trash Empire Rocked as Jury Hits CEO With $116 Million
An Austin jury awarded more than $116 million to Jimmy Gregory after finding his brother Bob diverted Texas Disposal Systems profits into companies he controlled. The verdict raises questions about governance, potential receivership and an appeal.
Detroit’s $82 Million Ford Fight Roars Back To Life On Appeal
A federal appeals court revived $82.2M of a $104.6M jury award against Ford and remanded trade-secret damages for a new trial. The ruling restores most contract damages and reshapes how software losses may be valued.
Texas Targets In For Big Facelifts, With Two San Antonio Stores On Deck
Target is remodeling a dozen Texas stores as part of a roughly $5B push to refresh 130+ locations and expand grocery and pickup services. Two San Antonio stores are on the list.












