Hundreds of City of Austin employees overpaid in error, totaling $1.4M
The city of Austin says hundreds of its employees were overpaid earlier this month to the tune of $1.4 million in total.
The city of Austin says hundreds of its employees were overpaid earlier this month to the tune of $1.4 million in total.
Russian national living in Texas accused of stealing $1.7M in Medicare money
A Russian national who was living in Texas has been arrested in connection with a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.
A Russian national who was living in Texas has been arrested in connection with a multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.
SNAP junk-food purchase restrictions start April 1 in Texas and Virginia — See what other states have bans
Texas and Virginia are the latest states to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Texas and Virginia are the latest states to begin enforcing new purchase restrictions for SNAP, the taxpayer-funded food assistance program.
Social Security April payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security April payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Trump’s signature will appear on US currency, a first for a sitting president
The Treasury plans to add President Donald Trump’s signature to U.S. paper currency, marking a historic first.
The Treasury plans to add President Donald Trump’s signature to U.S. paper currency, marking a historic first.
Poll: Americans worry over gas and energy prices limited in early days of Iran war
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
A new poll finds Americans' concern about gas prices and whether energy would be available or affordable did not rise much during the early weeks of the Iran war.
Sellers slash prices on 1 in 5 homes in 9 metros, Sun Belt states dominate list
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.
The weather may be warm in the Sun Belt, but that’s not helping the cooling real estate market in some of the region’s largest cities.
Proposal would limit Social Security benefits to $100K a year for wealthy couples
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
As Social Security barrels toward broke in less than seven years, a Washington think tank has proposed limiting benefits to $100,000 a year for couples.
49% of Americans are struggling to afford food: Report
Nearly half of Americans say it’s difficult to afford food, with 52% spending more than last year, according to LendingTree.
Nearly half of Americans say it’s difficult to afford food, with 52% spending more than last year, according to LendingTree.
How Texas plans to save spring crops as Iran War inflates fertilizer, diesel prices
As the war in Iran continues, Texas farmers are weighing their options as the window to fertilize crops for the spring planting season begins to close. The state's agriculture commissioner believes timing, alternatives and Lone Star resilience might prevent disaster for the industry.
As the war in Iran continues, Texas farmers are weighing their options as the window to fertilize crops for the spring planting season begins to close. The state's agriculture commissioner believes timing, alternatives and Lone Star resilience might prevent disaster for the industry.
Texas oil production ticks up amid Iran war, but Dallas Fed warns of price uncertainty
The war with Iran is driving up global oil prices and fueling an increase in local oil production. But it’s not a significant increase, according to the Dallas Federal Reserve.
The war with Iran is driving up global oil prices and fueling an increase in local oil production. But it’s not a significant increase, according to the Dallas Federal Reserve.
Prosecutor tells judge there's a lack of evidence in Fed Chair Powell inquiry on costly Fed renovations
A federal prosecutor admitted in court that the government lacks evidence of wrongdoing by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in its investigation of his testimony before a Senate committee last year, a new report states.
A federal prosecutor admitted in court that the government lacks evidence of wrongdoing by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell in its investigation of his testimony before a Senate committee last year, a new report states.
Rents in this Texas city among biggest decreases in country, report says
Texas rent prices have been declining faster than the national average, a new report says, and one major city in particular is leading the charge.
Texas rent prices have been declining faster than the national average, a new report says, and one major city in particular is leading the charge.
Thousands of licensed workers in Texas could be out of jobs after new rule change
Thousands of trained workers in Texas will likely lose their ability to work legally after a state commission on Tuesday passed a change to a decades-old rule.
Thousands of trained workers in Texas will likely lose their ability to work legally after a state commission on Tuesday passed a change to a decades-old rule.
Trump's approval rating hit new low amid Iran war, recent poll finds
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
President Donald Trump’s approval rating has slipped recently, according to a recent poll.
Report: Dems say Noem spent thousands of taxpayer money on horse, hair and makeup in Mount Rushmore ad
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem spent over a quarter of a million dollars on a controversial $220 million advertising campaign.
Former Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem spent over a quarter of a million dollars on a controversial $220 million advertising campaign.
FBI urges Backpage, CityXGuide trafficking survivors to apply for compensation
Survivors of trafficking linked to Backpage and CityXGuide may be eligible for compensation — and the deadline is coming up. Here's what to know.
Survivors of trafficking linked to Backpage and CityXGuide may be eligible for compensation — and the deadline is coming up. Here's what to know.
No tips, worse service? Restaurant owners warn trend is 'degrading' dining experience
As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service.
As more restaurants experiment with eliminating tips, the idea of a no-tip dining model is gaining traction — but not without resistance from some industry professionals who fear it could drag down service.
Gas is so expensive right now, DoorDash launched gas price relief program for its drivers
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
A popular delivery app is looking for ways to help its drivers weather skyrocketing gas prices and keep them on the road.
Restaurant owners slam growing no-tip dining trend: 'Degrading service'
Stripping restaurant servers of their tips could kill motivation, say some.
Stripping restaurant servers of their tips could kill motivation, say some.