Ariat to expand headquarters in Fort Worth, creating jobs

Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that Ariat International will expand its regional headquarters in Fort Worth, a move expected to create 150 new jobs and bring more than $8.9 million in capital investment to North Texas.

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.