Hundreds of thousands without power for second day across North Texas as blackouts continue
As of Tuesday evening, more than 500,000 Oncor customers are without power in North Texas and many of them spent most of Monday in the dark.
As of Tuesday evening, more than 500,000 Oncor customers are without power in North Texas and many of them spent most of Monday in the dark.
Texas utility company urges customers to change providers to avoid astronomical power bill amid winter storm
Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.
Due to Texas’ deregulated utility market, electricity prices subjected to real-time swings have skyrocketed to as much as $9,000 per megawatt-hour, causing some companies to urge their customers to change service providers.
Kroger plans to offer 15-minute COVID-19 tests to customers nationwide
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Kroger announced plans to offer a completely at-home, COVID-19 test with results in 15 minutes to its customers nationwide, pending the test’s emergency approval from the FDA.
Rolling power blackouts turn into lengthy outages in Texas as energy demand reaches record high
ERCOT says there were about two million Texans without power as of Monday afternoon, including 751,000 in the four big North Texas counties.
ERCOT says there were about two million Texans without power as of Monday afternoon, including 751,000 in the four big North Texas counties.
Tips for conserving power and what to do if you lose power during North Texas snowstorm
Officials are asking all Texans to do their part to ease the stress on the electric grid. Here’s how you can help and what to do if you lose power.
Officials are asking all Texans to do their part to ease the stress on the electric grid. Here’s how you can help and what to do if you lose power.
Texas launches statewide rental assistance program
A new resource is now available to Texans who owe back rent or bills.
A new resource is now available to Texans who owe back rent or bills.
State lawmakers to discuss Texas Workforce Commission issues
Thousands of unemployed Texans still find it impossible to get through to the agency, which has been overwhelmed in the past year by pandemic-related claims.
Thousands of unemployed Texans still find it impossible to get through to the agency, which has been overwhelmed in the past year by pandemic-related claims.
‘Pearl Milling Company’ takes place of Aunt Jemima logo in brand update
Pepsi Co. announced that starting in June, the Pearl Milling Company logo will be replacing Aunt Jemima on its pancake mixes and syrups.
Pepsi Co. announced that starting in June, the Pearl Milling Company logo will be replacing Aunt Jemima on its pancake mixes and syrups.
Pandemic vices are putting more consumers in debt: 'It's 100% instant gratification'
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Alcohol, cigarettes, adult entertainment and lottery tickets are just some of the items 70% of Americans are splurging on during the pandemic, a new survey from financial services company MagnifyMoney suggests.
Complaints about long wait times continue plaguing Texas Workforce Commission
Despite the state hiring companies to operate four call centers, the complaint is the same: people with complex problems cannot get through to a TWC agent who can help process their claim.
Despite the state hiring companies to operate four call centers, the complaint is the same: people with complex problems cannot get through to a TWC agent who can help process their claim.
How to score free beer, wings and pizza just by watching the Super Bowl
If your team didn’t make it to Super Bowl LV, there are still three good reasons to pay even minimal attention to this year’s game: free beer, free pizza and free wings.
If your team didn’t make it to Super Bowl LV, there are still three good reasons to pay even minimal attention to this year’s game: free beer, free pizza and free wings.
Congressional report finds toxic heavy metals in some baby food
Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.
Led by Democratic Chairman Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, the committee’s investigation found that top baby foods carried dangerous levels of inorganic arsenic, lead, cadmium and mercury.
US gun sales hit record high in January, continuing 2020 surge
Gun sales hit a historic high in January 2021 as violent riots hit the U.S. Capitol and a new president took over, continuing a record-setting surge that began as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Gun sales hit a historic high in January 2021 as violent riots hit the U.S. Capitol and a new president took over, continuing a record-setting surge that began as the coronavirus pandemic took hold.
Deal Or Dud: Wonderffle Stuffed Waffle Maker
Forget topping your favorite breakfast treat. Fill them up instead, says the maker of a stuffed waffle iron.
Forget topping your favorite breakfast treat. Fill them up instead, says the maker of a stuffed waffle iron.
Texas Eviction Diversion Program aims to keep people in homes during pandemic
While some advocates have mixed reviews on the state effort to ease evictions, for anyone facing an uncertain future it could be the help they need.
While some advocates have mixed reviews on the state effort to ease evictions, for anyone facing an uncertain future it could be the help they need.
TWC facing backlog after unemployment benefits briefly expired
The Texas Workforce Commission is once again facing a major backlog. It got swamped with calls after federal unemployment benefits briefly expired.
The Texas Workforce Commission is once again facing a major backlog. It got swamped with calls after federal unemployment benefits briefly expired.
Failed comeback: Toys R Us shutters its last 2 stores in US
The only two Toys R Us stores that opened in November 2019 as part of a small U.S. comeback attempt by the iconic toy chain have now closed.
The only two Toys R Us stores that opened in November 2019 as part of a small U.S. comeback attempt by the iconic toy chain have now closed.
Don't share COVID-19 vaccine card on social media, BBB warns
Something as incidental as posting a selfie while holding the vaccine card can create an opportunity for scammers, the BBB warns.
Something as incidental as posting a selfie while holding the vaccine card can create an opportunity for scammers, the BBB warns.
Toyota offers free fix for RAV4 Hybrids with gas tank problems
A free fix for owners of some Toyota RAV4 Hybrids.
A free fix for owners of some Toyota RAV4 Hybrids.
Subway accused of selling fake tuna in footlong fraud lawsuit
The suit alleges the fish is actually "a mixture of various concoctions."
The suit alleges the fish is actually "a mixture of various concoctions."