Texas Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies set for April 27 - April 29
Texans can gear up for hurricane season with the upcoming sales tax holiday offering tax-free purchases on essential emergency preparation supplies, including batteries, generators, and hurricane shutters, while certain items like camping supplies and extension ladders remain ineligible.
Texans can gear up for hurricane season with the upcoming sales tax holiday offering tax-free purchases on essential emergency preparation supplies, including batteries, generators, and hurricane shutters, while certain items like camping supplies and extension ladders remain ineligible.
Zero Waste Houston will turn your food scraps into compost, reducing greenhouse emissions
When food waste ends up in landfills, the EPA says it produces about 58% of total methane emissions in the U.S. One way to cut that down is to compost your food scraps.
When food waste ends up in landfills, the EPA says it produces about 58% of total methane emissions in the U.S. One way to cut that down is to compost your food scraps.
Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state
With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.
With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.
Breaking down Amazon's grocery delivery
Amazon's new grocery delivery service offers both convenience for Prime members and affordability for SNAP beneficiaries, but will it actually save you money? Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it down.
Amazon's new grocery delivery service offers both convenience for Prime members and affordability for SNAP beneficiaries, but will it actually save you money? Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it down.
National Pretzel Day 2024: Here's where you can get a free pretzel
Friday, April 26 is National Pretzel Day – which will bring several delicious freebies at chains to celebrate.
Friday, April 26 is National Pretzel Day – which will bring several delicious freebies at chains to celebrate.
Kristi Yamaguchi inspires Barbie's new Olympic figure skater doll
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
Yamaguchi, who became the first Asian American to win an individual figure skating gold medal, at the 1992 Winter Olympics, has been immortalized as a doll for Barbie's "Inspiring Women Series," Mattel announced Wednesday.
House flipping down nearly 30% as profits drop, data reveals
Gross profits on home flips sank in 2023, the real estate report revealed.
Gross profits on home flips sank in 2023, the real estate report revealed.
Ring camera lawsuit: customers to receive settlement funds
Ring customers may soon receive refunds following a lawsuit settlement, as announced by the Federal Trade Commission
Ring customers may soon receive refunds following a lawsuit settlement, as announced by the Federal Trade Commission
These salaried workers are now eligible for overtime pay
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
The Biden administration's new rule significantly expands overtime pay eligibility to millions of salaried workers in the U.S., setting higher income thresholds and updating salary limits every three years.
Katy pie shop back in business after community rallies to cover rent during financial struggles
A Katy pie shop facing closure due to rising ingredient costs and lower sales was saved by the community who raised over $12,000 online to cover unpaid rent.
A Katy pie shop facing closure due to rising ingredient costs and lower sales was saved by the community who raised over $12,000 online to cover unpaid rent.
'New Coke': Coca-Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985
This week is the anniversary of Coca Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985 – when they tried to discontinue the original flavor of Coke and use a new recipe. Hoarding, backlash and protests ensued.
This week is the anniversary of Coca Cola’s major marketing flop in 1985 – when they tried to discontinue the original flavor of Coke and use a new recipe. Hoarding, backlash and protests ensued.
Beware of fake car listings, BBB cautions!
Attention car buyers: Beware of online scammers selling non-existent used cars, warns the Better Business Bureau, urging caution amidst a growing trend of deceptive practices.
Attention car buyers: Beware of online scammers selling non-existent used cars, warns the Better Business Bureau, urging caution amidst a growing trend of deceptive practices.
National Cold Brew Day 2024: Where to get free coffee and other deals
Get perked up with some of these National Cold Brew Day deals and freebies.
Get perked up with some of these National Cold Brew Day deals and freebies.
Gas prices are rising again. Here are the cheapest, most expensive states
Why are gas prices going up? Here’s the national average for a gallon of gas, according to AAA, and other things to know.
Why are gas prices going up? Here’s the national average for a gallon of gas, according to AAA, and other things to know.
Ground beef health alert: Products may be contaminated with E. coli, FSIS warns
Certain ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, the FSIS warned. Here’s what to know.
Certain ground beef products may be contaminated with E. coli, the FSIS warned. Here’s what to know.
Certain snacks, drinks could be banned in some states due to cancer-causing ingredients
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
Following California's ban on four dangerous chemicals in food, lawmakers in multiple states are considering the prohibition of specific food additives.
Barbie through the years: Look back at some of her most iconic moments
Barbie has stayed relevant throughout the decades and has since evolved into not only a trend-setter and record-breaker, but an inclusive toy for everyone to enjoy.
Barbie has stayed relevant throughout the decades and has since evolved into not only a trend-setter and record-breaker, but an inclusive toy for everyone to enjoy.
Value of the stay-at-home parent: Study reveals time, cost required
Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.
Researchers analyzed the amount of time stay-at-home parents dedicate to the role and calculated what the cost of outsourcing their tasks would be in 80 cities.
Tools to help seniors find benefits
Many seniors who live on a fixed income say they are struggling with the higher hosts of food, medication and housing. The National Council on Aging wants to remind seniors they leave behind $30 billion in benefits that go untapped each year that can help them pay for what they need.
Many seniors who live on a fixed income say they are struggling with the higher hosts of food, medication and housing. The National Council on Aging wants to remind seniors they leave behind $30 billion in benefits that go untapped each year that can help them pay for what they need.