New SNAP requirements now in effect, USDA planning major overhaul of program
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Around 42 million low-income Americans rely on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP or food stamps, to buy groceries. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) oversees the program and says it is working on a major overhaul to root out waste, fraud, and abuse.
Social Security December payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you began receiving benefits. Here's what to expect in December.
Austin small businesses talk challenges, opportunities for holiday shopping season
It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.
It's the most wonderful time of the year… to shop. This season consumer spending is expected to hit new highs, with the National Retail Federation forecasting holiday sales to exceed $1 trillion for the first time ever.
Looking to move to a Texas city? These are the best and worst options
The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.
The top ten places to move to include seven cities in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, one Austin suburb, and two near Houston and Galveston.
IRS releases guidance for Trump's 'no tax on tips' and overtime deductions: What to know
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.
Workers can deduct up to $25K in tips and over $12K in overtime pay under new tax law provisions.
Delayed $3.6B aid that helps families pay to heat their homes released to states
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Approximately $3.6 billion in delayed funding for heating assistance was released Friday to states and tribes. Here’s what we know.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $719 million for Saturday's drawing
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.
The Powerball jackpot continues to grow after no player matched all the winning numbers from the Nov. 26 drawing.
HP to slash up to 6,000 jobs by 2028 in massive AI transformation push
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Tech giant HP is looking to cut $1B in costs in next three years, and is cutting thousands of jobs in the meantime.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close some Foot Locker stores
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Dick's Sporting Goods plans to close underperforming Foot Locker stores after its $2.4 billion acquisition to boost profitability and growth.
Stimulus payment November 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Don’t spend that money just yet! Rumors are circulating online that the federal government will issue new stimulus checks before the end of the year. But Congress has not passed any legislation authorizing payments, and the IRS has not confirmed that any new stimulus checks are scheduled in the coming weeks.
Homeowners insurance costs could spike over next 2 years
Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.
Homeowners could see insurance premiums jump another 16% over the next two years due to an uptick in natural disasters and rebuilding costs.
How much you need to make to live comfortably in Texas' biggest cities
If you've felt the pinch lately when paying rent, buying groceries, or filling up your gas tank, you're not alone. After years of high inflation, the cost of just living comfortably in America has skyrocketed.
If you've felt the pinch lately when paying rent, buying groceries, or filling up your gas tank, you're not alone. After years of high inflation, the cost of just living comfortably in America has skyrocketed.
Powerball jackpot surges to $681 million ahead of Wednesday drawing
Lottery players will have an opportunity to win the nearly $700 million prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.
Lottery players will have an opportunity to win the nearly $700 million prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers in Monday night's drawing.
‘Home Alone 2’: Kevin’s NYC trip would cost this much in 2025
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
With the expensive Plaza Hotel stay and room service, here’s how much Kevin’s “Home Alone 2" New York adventure would cost in 2025.
When is Whole Foods open in Texas on Thanksgiving?
If you need to grab last-minute organic ingredients to prepare your Thanksgiving contribution this year, you're in luck!
If you need to grab last-minute organic ingredients to prepare your Thanksgiving contribution this year, you're in luck!
Middle-income Americans pessimistic about their financial future amid persistent inflation, analysis shows
A new report report found that middle-income Americans are suffering from an "inflation hangover" after several years of price hikes.
A new report report found that middle-income Americans are suffering from an "inflation hangover" after several years of price hikes.
This Texas mall ranks among longest mall walks in America
Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.
Houston's Galleria mall was ranked the third most walkable mall in the U.S. with 4.24 miles of walking distance, turning holiday shopping into a significant workout.
When is Kroger open on Thanksgiving in Texas in 2025?
If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store for that perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal, you’re in luck.
If you need to make a last-minute run to the grocery store for that perfect addition to your Thanksgiving meal, you’re in luck.
When is Trader Joes open in Texas on Thanksgiving?
If you need to make final visits for specialty pumpkin spice snacks to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you'll need to plan ahead.
If you need to make final visits for specialty pumpkin spice snacks to bring to Thanksgiving this year, you'll need to plan ahead.
Thanksgiving 2025: How much will the meal cost?
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are many ways to create a budget-friendly feast this Thanksgiving.
Though the price of food has increased this year, there are many ways to create a budget-friendly feast this Thanksgiving.