Fake unemployment claims tripled since start of pandemic, TWC says
The Texas Workforce Commission says the number of fake claims has tripled since the pandemic began. Victims are finding it harder to clear things up because the agency is swamped.
The Texas Workforce Commission says the number of fake claims has tripled since the pandemic began. Victims are finding it harder to clear things up because the agency is swamped.
Texas House speaker unveils ‘phase one’ of proposed reforms after power grid failure
The speaker of the Texas House on Monday outlined seven bills he's calling the "first phase" of reforms after last month's power catastrophe.
The speaker of the Texas House on Monday outlined seven bills he's calling the "first phase" of reforms after last month's power catastrophe.
H-E-B will continue requiring masks in stores, will provide masks
H-E-B announced Friday shoppers are still expected to wear masks while in stores. The chain also will still require all their employees and vendors to wear masks while at work.
H-E-B announced Friday shoppers are still expected to wear masks while in stores. The chain also will still require all their employees and vendors to wear masks while at work.
ERCOT overcharged power companies $16 billion for electricity during winter freeze, firm says
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a $16 billion error in pricing during the week of the winter storm that caused power outages across the state, according to a filing by its market monitor.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas made a $16 billion error in pricing during the week of the winter storm that caused power outages across the state, according to a filing by its market monitor.
Texas Workforce Commission battles surge in unemployment claim fraud
The executive director of Texas Workforce Commission said a half billion dollars had gone out to suspicious claimants, but TWC stopped another $3 billion getting into the wrong hands.
The executive director of Texas Workforce Commission said a half billion dollars had gone out to suspicious claimants, but TWC stopped another $3 billion getting into the wrong hands.
TEA: Mask mandate to stay in effect, but school boards can vote to remove them
The Texas Education Agency says the mask requirement will stay in schools for now. However, local school boards will have full authority over their mask policies and can choose to remove them.
The Texas Education Agency says the mask requirement will stay in schools for now. However, local school boards will have full authority over their mask policies and can choose to remove them.
Kroger, Target to keep mask mandate for Texas shoppers
Kroger and Target will still require customers to wear a mask at Texas locations, but other grocers like Albertsons and Tom Thumb now say mask wearing will be optional.
Kroger and Target will still require customers to wear a mask at Texas locations, but other grocers like Albertsons and Tom Thumb now say mask wearing will be optional.
H-E-B 'strongly encourages' customers to continue to wear masks
"We ask that all our customers please wear masks in our stores. To protect the safety of our Partners, we will not engage in confrontation."
"We ask that all our customers please wear masks in our stores. To protect the safety of our Partners, we will not engage in confrontation."
Cashier-less store opens at Dallas Love Field
Retail store Hudson Nonstop allows customers to swipe a credit card when they enter, grab what they want and walk out.
Retail store Hudson Nonstop allows customers to swipe a credit card when they enter, grab what they want and walk out.
Deal or Dud: Sportsman Pocket Chainsaw
A manual chainsaw that fits right in your pocket. The manufacturer says it’s perfect to clear brush and build shelters, but can it pass the Deal or Dud test?
A manual chainsaw that fits right in your pocket. The manufacturer says it’s perfect to clear brush and build shelters, but can it pass the Deal or Dud test?
Amazon makes adjustment to app icon after comparisons to Hitler mustache
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
Amazon updated its app icon, now featuring neutral blue tape partially peeled back without a jagged edge, after some made comparisons to Adolf Hitler's mustache.
On Your Side: Stimulus checks & filing taxes
If you didn't receive all or any part of your stimulus payments, now is the time to take action. New fine print to figure out this tax season that for millions of Americans will mean finally getting their stimulus payments.
If you didn't receive all or any part of your stimulus payments, now is the time to take action. New fine print to figure out this tax season that for millions of Americans will mean finally getting their stimulus payments.
Starbucks adding Oatly oat milk to national menu, debuting new non-dairy drinks
Oat milk will become the coffee chain’s fourth non-dairy option at nationwide locations, alongside soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk.
Oat milk will become the coffee chain’s fourth non-dairy option at nationwide locations, alongside soy milk, almond milk and coconut milk.
Reese's announces chocolate-free peanut butter cup
The Hershey Company recently announced a new addition to the Reese’s line-up that’s very peanut-buttery.
The Hershey Company recently announced a new addition to the Reese’s line-up that’s very peanut-buttery.
Insurance claims backlogged due to burst pipes, flooded homes
Many people have been pushed into desperate circumstances because of the winter storm.
Many people have been pushed into desperate circumstances because of the winter storm.
ERCOT revokes Griddy Energy's right to operate in Texas
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, announced late Friday that it has revoked electric company Griddy’s right to operate.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas, or ERCOT, announced late Friday that it has revoked electric company Griddy’s right to operate.
Target to open mini Apple stores in select locations
The new layout will hit 17 stores this month.
The new layout will hit 17 stores this month.
City of Arlington sets up storm recovery website for residents needing help
Thousands of people are still short on food, water and the financial resources to repair what's damaged. The city of Arlington is trying to address all those needs in one place.
Thousands of people are still short on food, water and the financial resources to repair what's damaged. The city of Arlington is trying to address all those needs in one place.
Texas woman with $9,300 electricity bill files class-action lawsuit against Griddy
A Chambers County resident filed a class-action lawsuit against electricity retailer Griddy on Monday, accusing the provider of price gouging customers during last week’s freeze. She is seeking $1 billion in relief for affected customers.
A Chambers County resident filed a class-action lawsuit against electricity retailer Griddy on Monday, accusing the provider of price gouging customers during last week’s freeze. She is seeking $1 billion in relief for affected customers.
Small Business Administration opens virtual centers to help those affected by winter storm
The virtual recovery centers opened by the SBA will give business owners, homeowners, renters and non-profits a chance to get some federal money so they can build again following the devastation of the winter storm.
The virtual recovery centers opened by the SBA will give business owners, homeowners, renters and non-profits a chance to get some federal money so they can build again following the devastation of the winter storm.