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Texas Service Sector Rebounds in October After a Stalled SeptemberBusiness

Texas Service Sector Rebounds in October After a Stalled September

Revenue and business activity turned positive again, and wage pressure hit its highest level since early 2023, the Dallas Fed reported.

Texas Factory Growth Cools but Stays Solid in October, Dallas Fed SaysBusiness

Texas Factory Growth Cools but Stays Solid in October, Dallas Fed Says

The Dallas Fed's October survey showed output and orders slowing from September's pace even as executives grew more upbeat about the next six months.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Austin nails & spaBusiness

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Austin nails & spa

Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.

Texas Sheds 11,100 Jobs in September as Dallas Fed Trims Its ForecastBusiness

Texas Sheds 11,100 Jobs in September as Dallas Fed Trims Its Forecast

The state still added jobs over the year, but the monthly dip and a lower 2026 outlook point to a slowing labor market.

Austin's ICON Raises $200 Million to Scale Its 3D-Printing Construction RobotBusiness

Austin's ICON Raises $200 Million to Scale Its 3D-Printing Construction Robot

The Austin startup closed a Series D at a reported $1.4 billion valuation, co-led by Baillie Gifford and BlackRock-managed funds.

Texas Capital Bancshares Begins Trading on the Texas Stock ExchangeBusiness

Texas Capital Bancshares Begins Trading on the Texas Stock Exchange

The Dallas bank left Nasdaq on Oct. 8 in a high-profile win for the young exchange, with a ticker change to follow in November.

Zen Nails LLC: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRSBusiness

Zen Nails LLC: The Card Reader That's Always Down: What Every Owner Should Know About Payment Apps and the IRS

When the card reader is conveniently down and everyone is asked to pay by Zelle, Venmo, or cash, the money is easy to leave off the books. Here is why that habit raises concern with the IRS, and why the trail is never as invisible as it looks.

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Integrity Nail Salon BarBusiness

Half on the Check, Half in Cash: The Payroll Habit the IRS Takes Most Seriously | Integrity Nail Salon Bar

Paying part of a worker's wages in cash off the books can feel like a win for everyone, but of all the habits in this series it's the one the IRS treats most seriously. Here is why it raises concern, and why it quietly hurts your staff too.