Pizza chain to close up to 50 locations as sales slump

MTY Food Group CEO Eric Lefebvre various store locations at this pizza chain will close after nearly two years of turnaround efforts failed to deliver results.

Austin's housing market outlook
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Real estate is still America's most popular long-term investment, according to a new Gallup poll. Alex Vidal, president of Era Real Estate joins Good Day Austin's Dave Froehlich to talk about why homeownership continues to hold its value for so many Americans.

New Braunfels resident claims $20M scratch ticket prize

A New Braunfels resident has won $20 million with a top prize-winning ticket in the Texas Lottery's scratch ticket game $20 Million Supreme.

Department of Health and Human Services lifts $10 billion child care funding freeze on five states

Court records show the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has lifted a $10 ​billion freeze on child care subsidies and ‌social services funding for California, Illinois, ​Colorado, New York and Minnesota after legal obstacles got in the way of ​the Trump administration's funding freeze attempts.

Acting director for US intelligence announces new round of job cuts

Bill Pulte, the acting director of ​National Intelligence, announced on social media last week that the agency began a new wave of job cuts, but he declined to provide specific figures on how many positions are being eliminated.

Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online

A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.

Healthcare fraud recoveries top $5.5 billion despite enforcement slowdown

A new government report reveals that federal oversight efforts recovered billions of dollars in funds, resulting in individuals and companies being banned from federal healthcare programs.

Consumers shouldn't expect prices to fall anytime soon, top economist warns

Conference Board Chief Economist Dana M. Peterson says consumers are abandoning big-ticket items as housing, healthcare, ad insurance costs influence spending.

Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme

Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars

Texas Powerball ticket wins $1 million: Winning numbers, where it was sold

A Powerball ticket sold in Texas won $1 million in Wednesday night's drawing. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.

Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims

Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.

Obamacare premiums going up next year - Here's why

Millions of Americans who buy health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace could face another year of higher premiums in 2027.

IRS COVID tax refund deadline is approaching: What to know

Millions of taxpayers who may be entitled to refunds or relief from IRS penalties and interest tied to the COVID-19 emergency have days to file claims.

These Social Security recipients will receive 2 payments in July

Millions of Social Security beneficiaries will receive two payments in July due to a minor scheduling anomaly. The Social Security Administration is adjusting its distribution dates to ensure recipients receive their money.

Average new car payment reaches all-time high as affordability issues persist

The average new car payment rose to an all-time high in the first quarter as American households continued to face affordability challenges in the economy.

Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan halted, treasury secretary says

The Treasury Department is no longer moving forward with plans to place abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa proposes $1,500 refund for Texans

Texas gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is proposing $1,500 payments to Texans, saying the money should come from the state's multibillion-dollar surplus instead of remaining in reserve.

Another USPS stamp price increase takes effect soon

Your next trip to the mailbox could cost more. Here's when USPS stamp prices are going up – and by how much.

New World Screwworm cases rise to 32 as Texas battles outbreak

Federal and state officials have confirmed another New World screwworm case in Texas livestock, bringing the U.S. total to 32 infections as aggressive quarantine and containment efforts continue.