Hershey’s to sell limited-edition chocolate medals during Winter Olympics: How you can score one

Ahead of the official launch, Hershey’s gave some fans an early taste. WASHINGTON — Ever wondered what an Olympic gold medal might taste like? During the 2026 Winter Olympics, Hershey’s is offering fans a chocolate stand-in. Hershey’s announced it will sell limited-edition chocolate medals, wrapped in gold foil, during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics. The collectible … Read more

Japanese manufacturer selects San Antonio for first U.S. facility, headquarters

Sanko Texas Corporation will break ground on its first U.S. plant in San Antonio, highlighting the city’s economic growth and strengthening U.S.-Japan trade ties. SAN ANTONIO — Sanko Texas Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer, will break ground Wednesday on its first U.S. manufacturing facility, marking the company’s initial expansion into the United States and the establishment … Read more

PepsiCo lowers price for Lay’s, Doritos and other chips ahead of Super Bowl

The planned price cuts are PepsiCo’s latest effort to win back consumers as demand for snacks and drinks has slipped. WASHINGTON — PepsiCo said it plans to cut prices by 15% on popular snacks such as Lay’s, Doritos and Cheetos ahead of the Super Bowl.  The company announced the changes on Tuesday, confirming that prices … Read more

Texas construction leaders say immigration enforcement is shrinking the workforce, slowing down projects

The industry is now turning to lawmakers in hopes of balancing immigration enforcement with workforce realities. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas construction leaders say increased immigration enforcement is upending their industry. The raids Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have carried out and the fear of more are having a chilling effect, forcing some projects to … Read more