COVID-19 upended Texas schools’ finances. Now they’re calling for a new funding system.
Districts like Pflugerville ISD say the pandemic and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.
Districts like Pflugerville ISD say the pandemic and rising inflation have eroded the value of the state’s last effort to overhaul its public education finance system.
Couple wins $1M after misplacing lottery ticket in wife's purse
Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.
Terry Peace of North Carolina said he might take early retirement.
The 10 largest US lottery jackpots ever won
Friday night's $1.35 billion jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has had a billion-dollar win. Here is a look at the largest winners ever.
Friday night's $1.35 billion jackpot was the second largest in Mega Millions history and the fourth time the game has had a billion-dollar win. Here is a look at the largest winners ever.
Mega Millions drawing: Here are the winning numbers for the $1.35 billion jackpot
After 25 drawings without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has reached the second-largest prize in game history.
After 25 drawings without a winner, the Mega Millions jackpot has reached the second-largest prize in game history.
Did you win? Check out the winning Mega Millions numbers for Jan. 13
Jackpot for the Jan. 13 Mega Millions drawing reached an estimated $1.35 billion, as no tickets matched all six numbers for the drawing on Jan. 10.
Jackpot for the Jan. 13 Mega Millions drawing reached an estimated $1.35 billion, as no tickets matched all six numbers for the drawing on Jan. 10.
Texas businesses look for inventory tax relief from legislature
Texas is among nine states that have an Inventory Tax levied on the products, materials, and equipment that a business uses to keep its doors open and businesses are pleading for some relief from the tax.
Texas is among nine states that have an Inventory Tax levied on the products, materials, and equipment that a business uses to keep its doors open and businesses are pleading for some relief from the tax.
Apprenticeships in high-paying trades
The Houston Gulf Coast Building and Constructions Trade Council is offering a free course to help people land paid apprenticeships for these jobs, which lets them ?earn while they learn." FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports more on how you can apply.
The Houston Gulf Coast Building and Constructions Trade Council is offering a free course to help people land paid apprenticeships for these jobs, which lets them ?earn while they learn." FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports more on how you can apply.
Inventory tax challenged in legislature
Texas lawmakers will have their hands full with a variety of topics during the new legislative session and among them is a plea from the state's businesses for some relief from an inventory tax. FOX 26's Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports more on the tax.
Texas lawmakers will have their hands full with a variety of topics during the new legislative session and among them is a plea from the state's businesses for some relief from an inventory tax. FOX 26's Business Reporter Tom Zizka reports more on the tax.
New rule could give House lawmakers a tax-free $34,000 pay bump
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
The rule would allow House members to be reimbursed for living expenses, food and travel while working in Washington, D.C.
Tips for buying a car in 2023
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato shares some advice for buying a car without breaking the bank.
Personal finance expert Dan Roccato shares some advice for buying a car without breaking the bank.
Inflation drops in December – will the Fed slow interest rate hikes in 2023?
Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.
Inflation eased in December, but interest rates are likely to increase a few more times in 2023. However, the rate of increase could slow, one Fed official says. Here's what it means for you.
Here's when you can start filing your 2022 tax return
Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.
Tax filing begins on Jan. 23, and the deadline to submit last year's tax returns, file extensions, and pay money owed falls on April 18.
Consumer Product Safety Commission proposes banning gas stoves
A recent report came out in December that found 12% of childhood asthma cases are linked to the gasses produced when you turn on a gas stove. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more about the safety concerns with gas stoves.
A recent report came out in December that found 12% of childhood asthma cases are linked to the gasses produced when you turn on a gas stove. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more about the safety concerns with gas stoves.
Biden proposes new student loan repayment plan: Here’s how much borrowers will save
The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.
The Department of Education's new student loan repayment plan would offer $0 monthly payments for any individual borrower who makes less than roughly $30,600 annually and any borrower in a family of four who makes less than about $62,400.
Today’s best mortgage deal? 20-year rates are the lowest available at 6 percent | Jan. 12, 2023
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 12, 2023, which are down from Tuesday.
Check out the mortgage rates for Jan. 12, 2023, which are down from Tuesday.
Here's how much the average household owes in debts
Over the past year, nearly 30% of Americans say their overall debt has increased.
Over the past year, nearly 30% of Americans say their overall debt has increased.
US inflation slows to 6.5% over past 12 months, easing some pressure
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation in four decades is gradually waning.
The softer readings add to growing signs that the worst inflation in four decades is gradually waning.
Biden: Easing inflation 'giving families some real breathing room'
Inflation eased to 6.5% in December compared with 12 months earlier.
Inflation eased to 6.5% in December compared with 12 months earlier.
FTX Trading bankruptcy: Customer, creditor information will remain concealed
The judge presiding over the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading is allowing the company to maintain a veil of secrecy over the names of individual customers and creditors.
The judge presiding over the bankruptcy of cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading is allowing the company to maintain a veil of secrecy over the names of individual customers and creditors.
Investigators find most credit card skimmers in Houston
A new financial crime-fighting unit in Texas, the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, says it prevented nearly $50 million in credit card fraud after cracking down on credit card skimming. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with FCIC Director and Chief Investigator Adam Colby on ways to prevent fraud and watch out for skimmers.
A new financial crime-fighting unit in Texas, the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, says it prevented nearly $50 million in credit card fraud after cracking down on credit card skimming. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with FCIC Director and Chief Investigator Adam Colby on ways to prevent fraud and watch out for skimmers.