by Chris Tomlinson The Associated Press Republicans control both chambers of the Texas Legislature, but that hasn’t kept them from reaching an impasse over the state budget. Lawmakers have plenty of cash to spend after years of slashing spen...

Deal between House and Senate proving elusive.

A whale of a shale.

Detractors say plan would attract criminal elements.

Confidence among U.S. homebuilders rebounded this month, reflecting improved sales trends during the spring home-selling season and the strongest outlook for sales over the next six months in more than six years.