Houston TranStar has hundreds of cameras focused on Houston-area roadways to help motorists get around town the quickest way possible. Get real-time traffic information from Houston TranStar.

The average cost of a gallon of gas in Houston is $3.42. But some stations around town sold regular gas for 19 cents less.

Gas prices are slightly lower this year, but that's not leading to a large pick-up in consumer spending, according to a survey by Bankrate.com.

Bad news for Manhattanites who use Airbnb to rent out their apartments temporarily: New York City officials have ruled that the service violates an "illegal hotel" law.