West Texas oil producers pumping through new challenges during Russia's Ukraine war
The Permian Basin in West Texas is the epicenter of oil production in the United States, but the industry is facing staffing shortages, delays in getting materials, increased prices for those products, and uncertainty caused by the invasion of Ukraine.
Austin airport sends out fuel shortage alert amid 'increased flight activity'
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport sent out a fuel shortage alert on Monday and warned passengers to arrive at least two hours early as the Texas capitol deals with an influx of travelers.
Tesla to host 15,000-person grand opening next month at new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas
Travis County Commissioners approved a permit this week for Tesla to host a 15,000-person grand opening next month at the company's new Gigafactory in Austin, Texas.
Over 15K in Texas without power after storms rip through South
On Monday, tornadoes hit parts of Texas and Oklahoma, causing widespread damage, before moving eastward and tearing through New Orleans and its suburbs Tuesday night.
Baker Hughes joins oil rivals in pausing Russian operations
U.S. oil field services company Baker Hughes said Saturday that it was suspending new investments for its Russia operations.
Record gas prices could be here to stay, experts say: ‘Driven by emotion'
Energy industry experts say Americans shouldn't expect gas prices to recede from their record highs immediately.
Austin business owner who dropped 'Russian' from restaurant name now raising money for Ukrainians
Vadar Monamour moved to the United States 20 years ago and opened "Russian House" in downtown Austin in 2012 with the hopes of representing the cultures of all post-Soviet states, including Russia and Ukraine, but also Armenia, Georgia, Uzbekistan and others.
15 states sue EPA over new oil and gas rules, Paxton says Ukraine war shows 'need for energy independence'
Texas and 14 other states have signed onto a suit challenging new EPA rules, warning the regulations “will create a deliberate disadvantage to Texas and all states” involved in oil and gas production.
Austin business 'The Russian House' shortens name in solidarity with Ukraine
A restaurant in Austin, Texas, that has represented Slavic and Eastern European culture for more than a decade, shortened its name Sunday afternoon over the Russian invasion of neighboring Ukraine.
Texas AG Paxton investigating Chinese app TikTok over human and drug smuggling posts
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces an investigation into TikTok and its border crossing content.
Texas sues Meta over Facebook’s facial-recognition practices
The Texas attorney general filed a suit against Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. on Monday.
Texas and Missouri open investigations into GoFundMe for blocking Freedom Convoy donations
Missouri and Texas are opening investigations into GoFundMe's decision not to allow fundraising for the Freedom Convoy on its platform.
Houston's 'Mattress Mack' places record-setting mobile bet on Super Bowl LVI
Texas furniture salesman Jim "Mattress Mack" McIngvale has placed a record-setting bet on Super Bowl LVI between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Los Angeles Rams.
Texas power grid holds up in first freeze since 2021's historic collapse
Texas’s power grid appeared to hold firm despite media warnings after a winter storm slammed the state with snow and freezing cold temperatures.
Why Tesla, Oracle fled California for Texas
Major companies like Tesla, Oracle are likely attracted by Texas' relaxed COVID measures, a business expert and recent study suggest.
ExxonMobil moving corporate HQ to Houston
About 250 people currently work at the Irving location, including CEO Darren Woods.
Texas Gov. Abbott torches Biden on border crisis, fentanyl surge: 'He does not care'
Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, calls out President Biden's failure to fix the border crisis in an exclusive interview with "Mornings with Maria."
Austin drone operator captures intriguing first photos of Tesla Model Ys at Gigafactory Texas
The vehicles may have been produced for crash-test purposes.
QR code scams hit Texas, officials warn they're being used to steal personal information
A QR code scam is hitting Texas. The cities of Austin, San Antonio, Houston, and now the FBI have issued warnings against malicious QR codes that could steal your personal information.
Texas attorney general takes Google to court for deceptive trade practice on Pixel phones
Google is facing a lawsuit headache after Utah also filed a lawsuit claiming the tech giant had engaged in antitrust practices with Facebook.



















