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By Julie Appleby May 19, 2026 Enrollment in the Affordable Care Act continues to erode as some customers struggle to make premium payments, with the declining numbers churning market uncertainty for insurers. In response, insurers are likely to raise rates again next year, following this year’s larger-than-typical hikes. Sign-ups were already down in January by…

TYLER, TX – May 14, 2026- Texas summers are hot, but the BBB Battle of the Businesses Indoor Golf Tournament is cool in every way. Registration for the 2nd Annual BBB Battle of the Businesses Indoor Golf Tournament is now open. Whether you are a seasoned pro or it is your first-time, get ready for…

AUSTIN, Texas — American Ventures, a Texas-based real estate investment and development firm, today announced that 110 investors across its Elgin, Texas and San Marcos, Texas development projects have formally affirmed that they understood the terms, structure, and disclosures of their investments directly contradicting claims recently advanced by four litigants against the company. This latest…

By Carlos Nogueras Ramos, The Texas Tribune May 19, 2026 Historically, the Texas Railroad Commission has been an obscure agency in Austin that the public knows little about. Now, amid a contest for a high-ranking role on the agency’s three-panel board of commissioners, it has become a battleground for wealthy political donors. Billionaires, big oil…

By Gabby Birenbaum, The Texas Tribune May 19, 2026 President Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Ken Paxton in the Republican runoff for U.S. Senate in Texas, ending over a year of furious lobbying and giving the attorney general a significant boost in his campaign against Sen. John Cornyn. “Ken is a true MAGA Warrior who…

(AUSTIN) — Acting Texas Comptroller Kelly Hancock is reminding families and businesses that they can save on the purchase of certain products during the state’s Water-Efficient Products and ENERGY STAR® sales tax holidays. Created by the Texas Legislature, both holidays take place Saturday, May 23, through Monday, May 25. The Texas Comptroller’s office estimates shoppers will…

Date: May 19, 2026                                                                                       HOUSTON, Texas – A Houston area veteran’s vision to build something meaningful for veterans, divers and adventurers earned him one of the Small Business Administration’s top honors. Jason Burleson, owner of Mammoth Dive Academy, was named the 2026 SBA Houston District Rural Small Business Owner of the Year. As a certified…

Milestone reached as new scratch ticket game launched to increase total revenue generated for the Fund for Veterans’ Assistance AUSTIN — Ahead of Memorial Day, the Texas Lottery has hit an historic milestone in its mission to support those who have served. With its most recent revenue transfer, the Texas Lottery has now generated more than…

By Blair Bryant Honey bees are regarded as one of the most important species on the planet, and their value to humanity is priceless.  Sure, they have a painful sting and encourage many of us not to go barefoot outside, but what they give back is way beyond any pain or inconvenience.  Fruits and vegetables…