Highlighting the dynamic economy of Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico
Southwest Economy
December 22, 2022
Anil Kumar
Amid widespread reports of worker shortages, Texas' not-so-constricted labor markets have helped the state outpace the nation in job growth.
December 22, 2022
Jesse Thompson
The cost of keeping the lights on in Texas homes has soared this year, as natural gas prices attained highs not seen since 2008.
December 22, 2022
Craig Boyan. president of San Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B, discusses lingering pandemic challenges and operating in a difficult economic environment.
December 22, 2022
Laila Assanie and Yichen Su
Data on patents and employment show that Texas is a major center of innovation and high-tech employment.
December 22, 2022
Ana Pranger and Pia Orrenius
Unemployment rates across Texas metros have come down quickly since the pandemic recession of 2020, though they remain above preoutbreak levels.
December 22, 2022
Content: Ana Pranger; Design: Justin Chavira and Emily Rogers
Texas is comparable to entire countries—and so are some of its urban areas.
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