Texas lawmakers push for increased energy production amid Russian invasion of Ukraine
The group of legislators is calling on Texas to join the global fight for democracy through leveraging the world's ninth-largest economy to support Ukraine in the wake of the unprovoked invasion by Russia.
The group of legislators is calling on Texas to join the global fight for democracy through leveraging the world's ninth-largest economy to support Ukraine in the wake of the unprovoked invasion by Russia.
Dallas home prices went up 26 percent in 2021
It's no surprise to buyers or sellers that Dallas saw its highest-ever one year jump in housing prices for 2021, according to new data.
It's no surprise to buyers or sellers that Dallas saw its highest-ever one year jump in housing prices for 2021, according to new data.
Russia-Ukraine conflict could mean continued spike in North Texas gas prices
The recent uncertainty with Russia and Ukraine is the latest factor in the spike at the gas pump here in North Texas.
The recent uncertainty with Russia and Ukraine is the latest factor in the spike at the gas pump here in North Texas.
Rising gas prices: Ways to maximize your fuel economy
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
As gas prices continue to climb, here are some tips and tricks to help save you money and maximize your fuel economy.
Restaurants facing shortage of plastic cups
Many national quick-service restaurants, and even Starbucks, are facing a shortage of plastic cups.
Many national quick-service restaurants, and even Starbucks, are facing a shortage of plastic cups.
North Texas business owners discuss how they've stayed open during COVID-19 pandemic
Local businesses are sharing their experiences of trying to stay open during the pandemic with federal officials and members of Congress.
Local businesses are sharing their experiences of trying to stay open during the pandemic with federal officials and members of Congress.
Inflation continuing to be issue for North Texas businesses, customers
People can’t escape the high prices, whether they are at the grocery store, or trying to buy a new car.
People can’t escape the high prices, whether they are at the grocery store, or trying to buy a new car.
North Texas florists warn of higher prices, limited selection for Valentine's Day
This year, the flower selection is slim and whatever is available is going to cost a lot more.
This year, the flower selection is slim and whatever is available is going to cost a lot more.
US job growth soars past expectations with 467,000 added, shaking off omicron surge
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
U.S. job growth blew past expectations in January, as the economy brushed off a record-breaking surge in COVID-19 cases nationwide that threatened to sideline millions of workers and kept many consumers at home.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
Home Depot to hire over 100,000 employees in spring hiring blitz
Home Depot is planning to hire more than 100,000 employees ahead of the spring season.
Home Depot is planning to hire more than 100,000 employees ahead of the spring season.
National debt tops $30 trillion
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Treasury Department data shows new milestone as government spending continues to soar
Valentine's Day 2022: Spending expected to near $24B
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
More than half of U.S. consumers are planning to celebrate Valentine's Day despite rising inflation.
‘I needed job satisfaction’: Frustrated nurse quits job, becomes truck driver
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
Leah Gorham said staff shortages, an assault and lack of advancement led her to leave the nursing industry and hit the open road.
North Texas restaurants dealing with low staff, supplies during omicron surge
Restaurants are still feeling the pain from staffing and product shortages during this ongoing COVID-19 surge. One Fort Worth restaurant owner says he had to close down right before New Year’s Eve because he didn't have staff. He’s still struggling to find ingredients for certain menu items and supplies.
Restaurants are still feeling the pain from staffing and product shortages during this ongoing COVID-19 surge. One Fort Worth restaurant owner says he had to close down right before New Year’s Eve because he didn't have staff. He’s still struggling to find ingredients for certain menu items and supplies.
Downtown Dallas businesses continuing to bounce back from COVID-19 pandemic
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused a number of business closures and took away business traffic in Downtown Dallas, things are starting to turn back around.
After the COVID-19 pandemic caused a number of business closures and took away business traffic in Downtown Dallas, things are starting to turn back around.
Families adjusting after child tax credit program ends
Experts say the end of the child tax credit checks will make things difficult for the parents who have come to rely on the money as part of their budget.
Experts say the end of the child tax credit checks will make things difficult for the parents who have come to rely on the money as part of their budget.
Dallas hires workforce czar to find better jobs for people
They are calling her the Dallas jobs czar. Lynn McBee is taking on a big task -- finding better jobs for people who are unemployed or underemployed.
They are calling her the Dallas jobs czar. Lynn McBee is taking on a big task -- finding better jobs for people who are unemployed or underemployed.
Inflation surges in December to highest rate since 1982
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Prices paid by U.S. consumers jumped 7% in December from a year earlier, the highest inflation rate since 1982 and the latest evidence that rising costs for food, rent and other necessities are heightening the financial pressures on America's households.
Arizona CEO's answer to 'Great Resignation' is offering $5K bonuses for new hires to quit
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.
Chris Ronzio, CEO of software company Trainual, is offering a $5,000 bonus for new hires to quit after just two weeks into their new jobs.