New ERCOT CEO wants to restore public trust. But at what cost to consumers?
ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas says reforms put in place after the deadly winter storm will keep our lights on and help re-earn the public's trust. But ERCOT"s independent marker monitor warns the changes made to how we get power will dramatically increase our bills.
ERCOT CEO Pablo Vegas says reforms put in place after the deadly winter storm will keep our lights on and help re-earn the public's trust. But ERCOT"s independent marker monitor warns the changes made to how we get power will dramatically increase our bills.
How to apply for student loan debt forgiveness
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
Wondering how to get the ball rolling on your student loan forgiveness? Here is the information you need to know.
H-E-B announces opening date for Plano store
The store on Preston Road near Spring Creek Parkway in Plano will open its doors for the first time at 6 a.m. on Nov. 2.
The store on Preston Road near Spring Creek Parkway in Plano will open its doors for the first time at 6 a.m. on Nov. 2.
Cheaper, over-the-counter hearing aids now available in US stores
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
Several U.S. retailers are now selling over-the-counter hearing aids at a cheaper cost compared to prescription devices, officials say. Here’s where to buy them.
Toys R Us launches 451-store revival in Macy's locations ahead of holiday season
Toys R Us locations will take up 1,000 to 10,000 square feet in select Macy's stores.
Toys R Us locations will take up 1,000 to 10,000 square feet in select Macy's stores.
The Children’s Place launches sleepwear for adults
PJ Place includes women’s and men’s pajama sets, loungewear styles, robes, thermal sets, fashion tees, cushy slippers and socks.
PJ Place includes women’s and men’s pajama sets, loungewear styles, robes, thermal sets, fashion tees, cushy slippers and socks.
Abbott recalls several ready-to-feed liquid baby formula
Abbott says the baby formula products were made at its Columbus, Ohio facility.
Abbott says the baby formula products were made at its Columbus, Ohio facility.
High levels of BPA found in name-brand sports bras, shirts, advocacy group says
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
CVS lowers price on tampons, other menstrual products, pays 'pink tax' in 12 states
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
CVS is reducing prices by 25% on CVS Health and Live Better brand period products, including tampons, menstrual pads, liners, and cups, the chain said.
US inflation accelerated in September, keeping pressure on households
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Toyota says information from nearly 300,000 T-connect customers was possibly leaked
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Toyota said customers impacted by the data leak include those who signed up for T-connect services with their email addresses in 2017.
Texas Pete hot sauce makers sued because it is made in North Carolina
A California man is suing the makers of Texas Pete hot sauce over false advertising, because it is not made in Texas.
A California man is suing the makers of Texas Pete hot sauce over false advertising, because it is not made in Texas.
'Best Before' labels examined amid food waste concerns
The labels are used by manufacturers to determine how fresh food is, but some people worry these labels encourage shoppers to throw away food.
The labels are used by manufacturers to determine how fresh food is, but some people worry these labels encourage shoppers to throw away food.
Tupperware selling at Target stores nationwide
Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers.
Tupperware Brands Corp. CEO Miguel Fernandez announced Monday that Target is now selling its popular food storage containers.
Free samples return to Trader Joe's, customers rejoice
From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.
From the pre-pandemic days, Trader Joe's has started to bring back free samples at many of its stores.
Christmas tree growers in US predict stocked supply this year, but with higher prices
Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.
Like most consumer goods this year, Christmas tree growers in the survey said wholesale prices are likely to increase a bit in 2022 — citing a jump in their own input costs.
Goodwill stores take thrifting online for shoppers
Goodwill’s new online store opens as soaring inflation is compelling shoppers to look for bargains.
Goodwill’s new online store opens as soaring inflation is compelling shoppers to look for bargains.
Crocs giving away thousands of free pairs of shoes in honor of 20th anniversary
Fans of Crocs can win a free pair of shoes every day through Oct. 7 in honor of the shoe company’s 20th anniversary. Here’s how to enter.
Fans of Crocs can win a free pair of shoes every day through Oct. 7 in honor of the shoe company’s 20th anniversary. Here’s how to enter.
National Taco Day 2022: Where to cash in on Taco Tuesday deals
National Taco Day is Oct. 4 — making it the ultimate Taco Tuesday in 2022.
National Taco Day is Oct. 4 — making it the ultimate Taco Tuesday in 2022.
Oncor wants to raise your electric bill. They made $229M last quarter.
The 11% rate increase Oncor is proposing would cost the average consumer $6 a month more, which adds up to $72 a year. This is happening while experts point out that Oncor already turned a large profit at the end of the last quarter.
The 11% rate increase Oncor is proposing would cost the average consumer $6 a month more, which adds up to $72 a year. This is happening while experts point out that Oncor already turned a large profit at the end of the last quarter.