The Montgomery County Commissioners Court unanimously adopted a new pay structure effective in 2026 with annual raises through 2029. Montgomery County Judge Mark Keough said the pay raises are necessary to help keep deputies from being lured away by other agencies.

Starbucks will give all salaried employees in North America a 2% raise this year, a shift from previous increases that were decided at managers’ discretion. It’s part of a turnaround effort that includes better service,