Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is in full swing for a brand new season -- with more sketches, more celebs, and more surprises planned for the fall. Jimmy invited Houston Life’s Lauren Kelly to his studio in Rockefeller Center to sit in the same seat that has been occupied...
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After years of planning, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo President and CEO Chris Boleman could feel the excitement as ceremonial shovels hit the dirt. “Well, we’re glad this day is here. And the vibe is just awesome,” Boleman said. “I hope you feel it.” The groundbreaking marked...
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An arrest has been made after Friendswood police say another Friendswood resident has fallen victim to a gold scam.
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Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, the brother of the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, has filed a lawsuit against his sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, and Q Productions. Court records show the lawsuit was filed in Nueces County on Sept. 10. In the lawsuit, Abraham Quintan...
schools
A Jersey Village High School student was cut with a kitchen knife during a fight on Thursday morning, Cy-Fair ISD officials say.
government
Sugar Land homeowners were originally facing a property tax increase of about $96 a year — more than 6% — before City Council approved a lower tax rate this week....
government
In total, the 2027 county tax rate has been set at $0.67 per $100 of valuation — a 7.6 percent increase from last year's tax rate of $0.62, according to agenda documents. It's one of the highest combined tax rates passed by Harris County in 20 years....
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Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
safety
Houston police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others after an overnight break-in at a West Houston card shop left the business with thousands of dollars in stolen Pokémon inventory and heavy property damage....
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Houston City Hall came alive with music, dance, and cultural pride as the city kicked off its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, honoring local community leaders while addressing pressing issues affecting the area's growing Latino population....
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
library
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
