Topic – Economy
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Will cars go the way of the landline?
No technology is permanent
The automobile is losing some of its popularity in the US, and at least one researcher believes it is just a matter of time before new technology replaces cars.
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Station locations key to Houston-Dallas HSR
Many parties invested
A high-speed rail line from DFW to Houston will have tremendous impact on connecting cities, and leaders are stressing the importance of station locations.
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Harris is the country’s fastest growing county
2nd year in a row
The Census Bureau has reported that Harris County added more residents than any other county in the United States for the second year in a row.
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San Antonio becoming a major tech hub
Could surpass Austin
Austin has long held the title of Texas' Silicon Valley, but with numerous tech companies blossoming further south, San Antonio is making a name for itself.
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Transit ridership rising in America
Second highest year on record
With many people returning to work and many choosing to do so without a car, US transit ridership rose again last year.
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Aging homeowners may cause the next housing crash
"The great senior sell-off "
With the baby boomer generation reaching retirement age, economists are predicting another crash in the housing market around year 2020.
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