Kroger, Target to keep mask mandate for Texas shoppers

Kroger and Target will still require customers to wear a mask at Texas locations, but other grocers like Albertsons and Tom Thumb now say mask wearing will be optional.

Some small-business owners worry about Gov. Abbott lifting coronavirus restrictions

A one-woman operation, Wicker said her job will be more difficult now that Gov. Greg Abbott will no longer require Texans to wear face masks starting March 10, against the advice of health experts.

Alamo Drafthouse files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy due to pandemic

Alamo Drafthouse filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy Wednesday and permanently closed one of its iconic theaters in downtown Austin.

Cashier-less store opens at Dallas Love Field

Retail store Hudson Nonstop allows customers to swipe a credit card when they enter, grab what they want and walk out.

Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache

Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.

How has the Biden administration helped student loan borrowers?

How will the Biden administration help student loan borrowers in 2021? Learn what to expect with federal loan forgiveness and some steps you can take to improve your financial situation.

Official: Merck to help produce rival J&J's COVID-19 vaccine

Drugmaker Merck & Co. will help produce rival Johnson & Johnson’s newly approved coronavirus vaccine in an effort to expand supply more quickly, a Biden administration official confirmed Tuesday.

Texas AG sues Griddy over customers’ sky-high energy bills

Texas’ attorney general said Monday he’s suing electricity provider Griddy for passing along massive bills to its customers during last month’s winter storm.

7 things to do when you find a house you want to buy

You’ve found your dream home, but now what? You may be worried about the homebuying process and have questions. Although you’ll have hoops to jump through, there are steps to follow to get you closer to closing at the best price.

Nobel Prize-winning economist weighs in on failure of Texas power grid

A Nobel Prize-winning economist who has become known for his hard-hitting arguments is taking on the Texas power grid debacle.

Tech stocks slide as bond yields spike, GameStop soars

Investors turned their focus to another wild surge in GameStop and a handful of other stocks favored by online investors.

Fry's Electronics is no more, permanently closing all stores

No timetable was announced for the closure, but the company statement said it had ceased regular operations and began an orderly wind-down process Wednesday.

Small Business Administration opens virtual centers to help those affected by winter storm

The virtual recovery centers opened by the SBA will give business owners, homeowners, renters and non-profits a chance to get some federal money so they can build again following the devastation of the winter storm.

Cherokee Nation chief says it’s time for Jeep to stop using tribe’s name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car," Cherokee Nation Chief Chuck Hoskin, Jr. said.

Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its tribe's name

“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.