ERCOT warns of record energy demand with triple-digit temps next week

Right now, next Monday and Thursday are already looking like days when the peak heating might push us over the record. It’s still no major concerns about reliability, but it’s putting attention back on facets of our energy ecosystem that are still not improved.

H-E-B to sell home goods, decorations from Texas designers

Texans can now purchase home goods like accent furniture, candles, décor and more at the new H-E-B location in New Braunfels.

Baby formula shortage: White House directs FDA to import more baby formula amid nationwide shortage

A baby formula shortage in the United States is driving parents to swap, sell and offer leftover supplies to each other, as President Joe Biden spoke with manufacturers and retailers Thursday about the plight facing families.

What's driving the baby formula shortage?

Parents of infants requiring specialty formulas should talk to their doctor if they can’t find those products.

Cost of weddings increased 25% to $27k in 2021, data reveals

The average cost of a wedding increased to $27,063 in 2021. Additionally, the average number of guests increased to 124 in 2021, up from 107 in 2020.

Save Me Steve: What the Turbo Tax settlement means for consumers
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The makers of Turbo Tax agreed to restitution for more than 4 million customers to settle a federal lawsuit. At the center of the allegations, the company repeatedly advertised a service as free when most people had to pay for it. Consumer reporter Steve Noviello talks about what happened and what that means for you.

Dallas County homeowners successfully protesting massive property tax assessments

Homeowners are fighting back, and Dallas County officials say they should. The Dallas Central Appraisal District says more than 170,000 homeowners protested their new appraisal values last year. This year — it could be even more.

The end of iPods: What you should know as Apple discontinues the iconic line of music players

It was a product that some say helped revive Apple's fortunes, and now, over 20 years since its launch, officials with Apple have discontinued the last product that carries the 'iPod' moniker. Here's what you should know about the once-iconic music player.

Baby formula shortage has parents on the hunt for product

For now, pediatricians and health workers are urging parents who can’t find formula to contact food banks or doctor’s offices.

20 internet providers agree to discount service for low-income Americans

The new program could effectively make millions of households eligible for free internet service through an already existing federal subsidy.

North Texas gas prices hitting near record highs at $4.01 a gallon

DFW drivers are paying an average of $4 a gallon for regular unleaded. That is well above one month ago and a few cents shy of the record set in March shortly after Russia invaded Ukraine. North Texans are still paying less than the national average, which is back at its record high of $4.33 a gallon.

Pediatrician's plea to parents: Do NOT make your own baby formula

Amid today's baby formula shortage, Dr. Sarah Adams of Akron Children's Hospital in Ohio warned parents away from homemade options.

Average US gas price jumps 15 cents

The current price of gas sits just five cents below the highest average price in history, one analyst said.

Baby formula shortage hits 'crisis' level, sparking panic in parents across US

The shortages caused major retailers including Target, Walmart, Walgreens and CVS to place limits on how much customers can purchase at one time.

City of Austin to become first in Texas to try guaranteed income pilot program

Item 21 on the council agenda called for a pilot guaranteed income program. It passed unanimously on the dais with council members Pool and Kelly absent.

Debate over canceling student loan debt sparks political divisions on Capitol Hill

Could the government be moving to cancel college student loan debt? It's an issue that's gaining more attention as the Biden administration moves closer to a possible decision.