Cost of weddings increased 25% to $27k in 2021, data reveals

The average cost of a wedding increased to $27,063 in 2021. Additionally, the average number of guests increased to 124 in 2021, up from 107 in 2020.

Austin-Travis County medics, city employees struggle to make ends meet

In investigating what constitutes a “living wage” here in Austin, FOX 7 has learned a push is under way to raise the city’s official living wage from $15 to $22 an hour. That would have a huge impact on city workers.

Biden sees a bigger role for US farms due to Ukraine war

President Biden vowed to help farmers try to ease a global spike in food prices as he visited a family farm and unrolled policies meant to increase harvests in ways that the administration believes could also help to reduce grocery bills at home.

Nonprofits can apply for grant funding in Georgetown for 2022-23 fiscal year

Eligible nonprofits can apply by June 8 at 5 p.m. for Strategic Partnerships for Community Services grant funding for the City’s 2022-23 Fiscal Year, which begins Oct. 1.

ACL 2021 brought in more money than it ever has to Austin, Mayor Adler says

In 2021, $345 million is how much the event brought into Austin. That money went into all aspects of the economy, especially the hospitality industry.

Texas businesses, homeowners affected by tornado, severe storm can get help from SBA

The Small Business Administration has announced that it is opening a Disaster Loan Outreach Center in Elgin to assist those that suffered damage or economic injury due to severe storms and tornadoes.

New Braunfels holding lifeguard hiring event, offering $250 for hires

The on-the-spot hiring event for seasonal positions is scheduled for 9 a.m.-noon on Saturday, May 14. The starting salary is $12-$17 per hour, plus there’s a $250 hiring bonus.

Texas' most expensive home listed for $45 million and it is in Lake Travis

The Lake Travis mansion, also known as Villa Del Lago, is located at 12400 Cedar Street. The listing says the home is located just off RR620, with easy access to/from Lakeway or downtown Austin.

Here's how much more you'll be paying for food in 2022, according to USDA estimates

The USDA’s Food Price Outlook estimates that prices at the grocery store will increase by 5%-6% in 2022. Overall, food prices were 8.8% higher in March 2022, compared to a year prior.

Here are the top 25 most overvalued housing markets in the US

Homes in 97% of cities in America are overvalued, according to Moody’s Analytics, with the most overvalued markets seeing homes priced at 50% to 70% more than they’re worth. But how long will this last?

Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula

Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.

Some Austin restaurants forced to raise menu prices amid inflation

As the price of food continues to skyrocket, restaurant owners are having to raise their menu prices in order to continue making profit.

Baby formula shortage hits 'crisis' level, sparking panic in parents across US

The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.