Not enough Americans taking advantage of government assistance to pay COVID-19 funeral costs
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
The federal government has provided more than $2 billion to help cover funeral costs for more than 300,000 families of people who died from COVID-19, so far.
Stocks close just above bear market after turbulent day
The S&P 500 ended 18.6% below the record high it set in early January.
The S&P 500 ended 18.6% below the record high it set in early January.
Travis County Parks offering up to $1,200 incentive for seasonal staff
Assignments range from staffing a fee booth, collecting gate receipts, distributing park permits, participating in park tours and programs, and assisting with the opening and closing of their assigned park.
Assignments range from staffing a fee booth, collecting gate receipts, distributing park permits, participating in park tours and programs, and assisting with the opening and closing of their assigned park.
House approves bill to take aim at gasoline 'price gouging'
A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency and ban excessive or exploitative fuel prices.
A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency and ban excessive or exploitative fuel prices.
Senate approves $40B in Ukraine aid amid Russia invasion
Every Democrat and all but 11 Republicans backed the measure.
Every Democrat and all but 11 Republicans backed the measure.
Verizon raises fees for wireless service, adds new charge for businesses
The telecommunications giant's moves come as inflation continues to run near a 40-year high.
The telecommunications giant's moves come as inflation continues to run near a 40-year high.
GOP bill would block Biden from canceling student loan debt
Roughly 43 million Americans are saddled with a collective $1.73 trillion in student loan debt.
Roughly 43 million Americans are saddled with a collective $1.73 trillion in student loan debt.
BBB warns against baby formula scams amid national shortage: 'Scammers are watching'
The baby formula shortage could inspire scammers to strike online, the Better Business Bureau warns.
The baby formula shortage could inspire scammers to strike online, the Better Business Bureau warns.
Charged for crying? Navigating unexpected medical charges
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Unexplained medical charges happen more often than you'd think, according to patient advocates. One recent tweet about a questionable bill is going viral after a woman says her sister was charged $40 for crying.
Nestle flies baby formula to US from Europe to ease shortage
Nestle is shipping Gerber baby formula from the Netherlands and Alfamino formula from Switzerland to the United States to help with a formula shortage crisis that has left parents struggling to find supplies in stores.
Nestle is shipping Gerber baby formula from the Netherlands and Alfamino formula from Switzerland to the United States to help with a formula shortage crisis that has left parents struggling to find supplies in stores.
Wendy's, McDonald's lawsuit claims burger ads mislead consumers on patty sizes
Attorney James C. Kelly told FOX Business, 'There is no good reason why Wendy’s and McDonald’s should be allowed to use trickery in their advertising.'
Attorney James C. Kelly told FOX Business, 'There is no good reason why Wendy’s and McDonald’s should be allowed to use trickery in their advertising.'
Walmart targets college grads for future manager jobs earning $200K
College grads can apply for Walmart’s new management trainee program with a chance to land a store manager gig that pays more than $200,000 a year.
College grads can apply for Walmart’s new management trainee program with a chance to land a store manager gig that pays more than $200,000 a year.
Lockhart ISD approves pay raises for teachers, hourly employees
The historic compensation plan is in response to the staff’s urgent needs for higher pay and increased monthly savings in health insurance.
The historic compensation plan is in response to the staff’s urgent needs for higher pay and increased monthly savings in health insurance.
Travel expert warns pilot shortage crisis will get 'bigger and bigger'
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
The Points Guy founder and CEO Brian Kelly said "When they (airlines) don't have enough pilots, there's less flights, and less flights means more expensive flights."
6 months in, Biden's infrastructure plan has 4,300 projects
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
The Biden administration announced $110 billion for the projects will be used for federal highways, public transit, bridges, safety, and airports. This news comes months after President Joe Biden signed the $1 trillion infrastructure bill into law.
Retiring on high seas: More living out golden years aboard cruise ships
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
With home prices skyrocketing and cruising increasing in popularity, more people are looking to live out their golden years out on the open seas.
GOP's new midterm attack: Blaming Biden for formula shortage
Parents are suddenly running into bare supermarket and pharmacy shelves in part because of ongoing supply disruptions and a recent safety recall.
Parents are suddenly running into bare supermarket and pharmacy shelves in part because of ongoing supply disruptions and a recent safety recall.
Bitcoin tumbles, a stablecoin plunges in wild week in crypto
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
Bitcoin tumbled, stablecoins were anything but stable and one of the crypto industry's highest-profile companies lost a third of its market value.
This Week in Texas Politics: Baby formula, vouchers, and Trump's visit to Austin
The temperature and the political rhetoric increased this week, especially in Texas politics. Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated this week.
The temperature and the political rhetoric increased this week, especially in Texas politics. Rudy Koski and our panel of analysts take a look at the hot topics that dominated this week.
Inflation gave most Americans a 2.6% wage cut in April
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.
The typical US worker is worse off today than they were a year ago due to inflation.