Austin Energy says permanent fix is in place for SW Austin transformer

A permanent fix is in place at a Southwest Austin substation that went offline Thursday night and caused thousands of residents to lose power.

Waiting for mortgage rates to fall? Why experts say it won't make a difference

Potential U.S. home buyers and sellers have kept a sharp eye on mortgage rates, which have contributed to the affordability crisis in the market. 

Peloton to charge sizable 'activation fee' with used equipment

Peloton will begin collecting the new one-time fee from people who acquire their equipment through secondary sales not conducted by "Peloton-owned channels or any of our third-party distribution partners."

Jolly Rancher popsicles recalled due to possible milk contamination

More than 100,000 cases of Popsicle Jolly Rancher Frozen Confection products have been recalled due to the presence of milk. Two cases of allergic reactions to the popsicles were reported.

Power outage in Taylor impacts customers

Almost all Oncor customers in Taylor have had their power restored after an outage Thursday night.

Georgetown residents frustrated with frequent year-round power outages

A group of Oncor customers in East Georgetown say power outages are an issue they deal with frequently and are calling on the utility to fix the issue.

Walmart and Target are cutting prices to entice customers

Major retailer like Target and Walmart have been issuing price cuts for droves of items throughout the summer to stimulate sales. Here's how they are doing.

Tesla recall: Model X SUVs with trim issue

Tesla is recalling thousands of early Model X vehicles again over roof trim pieces that may not have been properly adhered and could come loose.

Federal government cracking down on dark patterns online

The federal government is taking some steps to crack down on subscription services tactics. 7 On Your Side reporter John Krinjak has the details.

31% of parents will take on debt for back-to-school shopping, survey finds

A new survey reveals that many parents are facing financial impacts as they shop for their child’s school supplies and other necessities this year.

McDonald's 'Collector's Meal' cups fetching high prices on resale market

Those looking to snag all six cups in the McDonald's "Collector's Meals" that were released Tuesday can already find them popping up on online resale websites.