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Elizabeth Trovall

Senior Reporter

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Elizabeth Trovall covers immigration and health care for Marketplace from Houston. Previously, she worked as The Houston Chronicle’s immigration reporter. Her coverage included the “Haitian Odyssey” series, which detailed the cross-continental journeys of Haitian migrants.

Elizabeth’s first journalism job was at Business News Americas in Santiago, Chile. A dedicated public radio nerd, she also worked and interned at NPR stations in Houston, Marfa and Austin, Texas, and Columbia, Missouri. Her reporting has earned recognition from the Headliners Foundation of Texas, Best of the West, NABJ, NASW and others. She was also a 2023 Livingston finalist.

Like any good Texan, Elizabeth is a fan of Selena, H-E-B and breakfast tacos.

Latest Stories (133)

Nonalcoholic drink sales grow beyond just Dry January

by Elizabeth Trovall
Jan 3, 2024
As new generations of drinkers prioritize well-being, more brewers are providing nonalcoholic beer offerings.
A brand representative pours a sample of nonalcoholic gin at the 2023 Bar & Restaurant Expo in Las Vegas.
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An economist and a business reporter walk into a Buc-ee's… 

by Elizabeth Trovall
Dec 21, 2023
This outpost of the beaver-themed Texas institution has 120 gas pumps. But after you fill up, you may just want to stay there.
Buc-ee's stores sell a variety of seasonal merchandise featuring the chain's mascot, a buck-toothed beaver.
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In 2022, the jobless rate was better than any other year

by Elizabeth Trovall
Dec 19, 2023
About 7.6% of the workforce was unemployed at some point last year. That’s double the monthly rate, but a record annual low.
The historic low came during the "great resignation," as many people quit their jobs and easily found new ones.
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What's the difference between disinflation and deflation?

by Elizabeth Trovall
Dec 18, 2023
Inflation has fallen sharply in the last year and a half, but prices haven't come down. Economists say that's not a bad thing.
You can compare changes in consumer prices to driving a car. Disinflation is like reducing your speed, but still moving ahead. Deflation, however, would be driving in reverse.
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Non-store retail sales grew more than 10% since last November

by Elizabeth Trovall
Dec 14, 2023
$1.2 trillion was spent outside of brick-and-mortar stores this year — much of it online. Here's some of the trends shaping e-commerce spending.
Non-retail sales — mostly online shopping — grew by more than 10% year-over-year, according to the Commerce Department.
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What happened to the "magic of Macy's"?

by Elizabeth Trovall
Dec 11, 2023
Investors are reportedly offering less than $6 billion to buy the once-iconic department store chain.
Macy's hasn't kept up with consumer shopping preferences, analysts say.
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More part-time workers are finding full-time gigs

by Elizabeth Trovall
Dec 8, 2023
In November, the number of people who want to have full-time work but haven't found it due to economic reasons declined by about 300,000.
Retail is one sector where previously part-time workers are finding full-time work.
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In sale of Mavericks, Mark Cuban pushes for legalized gambling in Texas

by Elizabeth Trovall
Dec 5, 2023
The Texas legislature has kept sports betting illegal for now, but there's a massive amount of revenue to be made in the state.
Mark Cuban has expressed interest in a new stadium and casino in Dallas — but gambling is still illegal in Texas.
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The rural-urban income divide persists, and it may be widening

by Elizabeth Trovall
Nov 30, 2023
Cities are home to high-paid business services and rural areas have lost manufacturing, contributing to the 23% gap in earnings.
While the gap between the earnings of rural and urban workers is growing, inflation is a particular problem for rural residents. Above, a truck carries livestock feed near Wray, Colorado.
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In retail, it's all about "omnichannel" selling

by Elizabeth Trovall
Nov 23, 2023
It’s not in-store versus online — it’s in-store and online, and something in between.
"[Walmart's] in-store experience is really consistent. They have a lot of doors throughout the U.S. But they're also putting a lot of efforts into online Black Friday deals," said Brittany Steiger at Mintel.
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