Walmart expands drone delivery in DFW

Walmart is expanding its drone delivery service in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, adding two new stores to the list.

ERCOT asks Texans to conserve energy for second straight day

ERCOT is asking the public to cut back on electricity use for the fourth time in the last 10 days, and it may not be the last.

LEGO Braille Bricks, meant to help children learn, now available to anyone

The bumps on each brick are arranged to correspond to the numbers and letters in the Braille system, with the printed version of the symbol or letter printed below the bumps.

ERCOT: Power grid able to meet demand Thursday, avoiding emergency operations

With the Conservation Appeal in place, ERCOT says the power grid was able to meet demand Thursday night, avoiding emergency operations and rolling blackouts. However, it likely won't be our last close call.

Dallas mayor, city council at odds over lowering property taxes

The mayor used a colorful comparison to argue the city's finances will sink under a bloated budget if residential taxpayers are not given real relief. The majority of his colleagues were not persuaded to act right away.

Save Me Steve: Saturn app warning for parents
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It may be time to check your teenager's cellphone. The social and schedule sharing app Saturn has exploded in popularity now that the new school year is starting. But warnings from parents have caused some districts to block it and the app to make security changes. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello shares what you need to know.

PSL 2023: Here's when Starbucks’ beloved fall drink will return

Pumpkin spice latte fans, it’s time to get your fall attire out early because, according to Starbucks, sweater weather begins now.

Have a high electricity bill? Here's where you could get help.

Bills could skyrocket even more as these summer temperatures linger, but there is some help available for those who need it.

Children's beds recalled over strangulation, risk of death

Two children were trapped in the bed rails of the Zipadee Kids convertible house bed frames and Montessori floor beds.

Nissan recalling 236k Sentras over possible steering control problem

Nissan is recalling 236,000 Sentra sedans due to a tie rod in the car’s suspension that could bend or break, causing the driver to lose steering control.

Costco recalls portable chargers after reported fire on commercial flight

Costco is recalling 350,000 portable phone chargers after several reports surfaced of it catching fire, including on a commercial flight. 

1.5M dehumidifiers recalled due to overheating, fires, and burn risks

More than 1.5 million dehumidifiers sold at major retailers nationwide have been recalled after hundreds of reports that the machines overheated, and in some cases caught fire and caused property damage.

Mortgage rates reach highest level in over 20 years

Rates for a 30-year fixed mortgage now average 7.09%, the highest since 2002, putting further pressure on the cooling housing market amid high prices.

Trader Joe's execs shoot down possibility of self-checkout

Trader Joe's leadership rejected the idea of the grocery chain implementing self-checkout this week, saying it was "false."