Many Americans have felt the impact of inflation while at the gas station or shopping for groceries. Now, they are facing another price increase: electricity rates are rising across the country. The...
Is Buc-ee’s Coming To Hillsboro?
Is there a new Bucc-ee's coming to Hillsboro? Many road-weary travelers, as well as locals, are hoping so. While not set in stone, the gas station chain that boasts famously clean bathrooms and a...
By Amy Jones | Apr 11, 2022
City Considers Contract to Promote Vaccinations
On April 7, Austin City Council considered a $15 million contract with a marketing firm to take over public relations and communications regarding COVID-19. Since the pandemic began, Austin's...
Highland Park Home Listed for $12.9 Million
Local real estate group Douglas Elliman listed a recently-renovated Highland Park luxury home. The nearly 9,000-square-foot home is located in one of the most desirable regions of Dallas and is...
First Acquittal from January 6 Capitol Protests
The consequences of the January 6 Capitol Hill protests have been swift for some who entered the Capitol Building. Last week, a New Mexico man became the first defendant acquitted of all charges...
Texas Ranks 7th for Youth Financial Literacy
Texas ranked seventh nationwide for high school financial literacy in a WalletHub study.
By Edgar James | Apr 11, 2022
Top 10 Sex Offender Captured in Mexico
One of the top 10 most wanted sex offenders in Texas is now in Pecos County Jail, according to the Pecos County Sheriff's Office. Local authorities, acting on information from an anonymous tip...
U.S. Stops Russian Bond Payments, Russia Defaults
Russian companies have been scrambling to pay debt obligations to U.S.-based banks with a new round of sanctions has stopped Russia’s ability to pay its debt through oil sales.
Texas to Send Unlawful Migrants to D.C.
On Wednesday, Governor Greg Abbott held a press conference to discuss his response to the expected influx of unlawful migrants after the Biden administration ends the Title 42 border policy on May...
New Law Seeks Postal Service Reform
As postal services such as UPS and Amazon continue to dominate the shipping industry, President Biden signed into law a new bill to "boost" the United States Postal Service (USPS). According to a...
Oil and Gas Producers in Supply-and-Demand Showdown
With oil demand on track to outpace supply in 2022, the energy industry could hold the key to potentially lower prices: more production. However, some oil exploration and production (E&P)...
By Tanya Grant | Apr 11, 2022
Kroger To Supply Local Dallas Restaurants
Kroger's Dallas Division is introducing a new program to offer consistent wholesale pricing and next-day delivery for local restaurants. The service, called Kroger Restaurant Supply, was rolled out...
Texas Ranks Seventh for Remote Work
Texas is seventh in the nation in a WalletHub study of the best states for home-based work.
By Edgar James | Apr 10, 2022
Oysters Contaminated with Norovirus
The FDA is warning the public about a Norovirus outbreak in thirteen states, including Texas, by consuming raw oysters.
Senator Cruz Calls for Hearing on FBI
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) joined other members of Congress in calling for a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing to investigate reports from an FBI audit. The audit released earlier in the month shows a...
Military Members Fighting for COVID Religious Exemptions
97% of U.S. military members who have reportedly been vaccinated against COVID-19. But some 35,000, or 3%, remain unvaccinated.
By Edgar James | Apr 10, 2022
State Senator Beverly Powell Ends Reelection Campaign
Texas State Senator Beverly Powell announced that she is suspending her re-election campaign, citing that the latest round of redistricting has made it impossible for her to win the general...
Healthy Cities: Texas Ranks Top and Bottom
Plano is the highest-ranking North Texas city in a WalletHub study on healthy cities across the United States. The 2022 WalletHub Healthiest and Unhealthiest Cities in America list placed Plano at...
By Edgar James | Apr 10, 2022
Axiom Space Sends Civilians to Space
Private citizens launch in a spacecraft headed to the International Space Station.
Congress Votes to Suspend Trade with Russia
Congress passed two bills on Thursday as part of the ongoing United States sanctions against Russia. The first bill passed by Congress is House Resolution 7108, titled the Suspending Normal Trade...
DEA Warns Public of National Fentanyl Crisis
The DEA is warning the public of mass-overdose events related to fentanyl across the United States.