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."
More than 100 pets died, over 200 sickened from recalled pet food, FDA says
The FDA said the recall includes 19 pet food products that "may still be on store shelves, online, or in pet owners’ homes."
The FDA said the recall includes 19 pet food products that "may still be on store shelves, online, or in pet owners’ homes."
Apple urges iPhone, iPad users to update operating system immediately
Apple issued a new warning on Tuesday urging iPhone and iPad users to immediately update their device software to the newly released iOS and iPadOS 14.4.
Apple issued a new warning on Tuesday urging iPhone and iPad users to immediately update their device software to the newly released iOS and iPadOS 14.4.
Budweiser joins Coke, Pepsi brands in sitting out Super Bowl to donate to COVID-19 vaccination efforts
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.
Anheuser-Busch won't be advertising its Budweiser brand during Super Bowl LV. Instead, it’s donating the money it would have spent on the ad to coronavirus vaccination awareness efforts.