Holiday shopping with AI | Sullivan's Smart Sense
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How Reading with a Rapper, a groundbreaking literacy initiative blending hip-hop culture with education is tackling child literacy. Plus, the cool reason a former teacher left the classroom to help kids build confidence. 

Powerball jackpot surges to $1 billion for Saturday's drawing

Lottery players will have another chance to win this huge cash prize after no ticket matched all the winning numbers from Wednesday night's drawing.

Tools & tips for holiday shopping with AI | Sullivan's Smart Sense
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AI can be helpful for finding gifts for the holidays, but it's also being used for holiday scams. FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan has tips for smart online shopping.

'Seniors' may soon be 10 years younger when it comes to Texas property tax breaks

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick announced the launch of "Operation Double Nickel" on Tuesday, which would lower the age used to designate senior citizens who qualify for saving money on property taxes.

Dept. of Education reaches deal to end SAVE plan: What this means for student loan borrowers

On Tuesday, the Dept. of Education announced that it had reached a proposed settlement agreement that, if given court approval, will end the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) student loan repayment plan.

October jobs openings report shows slight uptick with 7.67 million open positions

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) on Tuesday released its October job openings report, which shows job openings up slightly at 7.67 million open positions. 

Home delistings surge as sellers struggle to get their price

Home sellers have struggled to get the price they're looking for in the market this year, which has contributed to an influx of delistings, according to a Realtor.com report.

What Trump's $12 billion farmer bailout package could mean for grocery prices

The funds will be used to help U.S. farmers pay off their debts and plan financially for next year's planting, which will in turn ensure that they can keep producing food, and therefore stabilize the U.S. food supply.

Map: The income you'll need to support a family in 2025

Experts say though having a dual income can offer stability, there are tradeoffs such as less time with your child and added stress.

Here's how much your family needs to earn to have a stay-at-home parent

How much does one parent need to earn for the other to stay home with a young child? A new ranking reveals huge state-by-state gaps.

These states unemployment claims are decreasing the most, data finds

With applications for unemployment benefits falling nationwide to one of its lowest marks in a few years, these states experienced the biggest drop in claims filed.

Gas prices drop below $3 a gallon in 37 states - See where

Americans are seeing relief at the pump as the national average for regular gas is now below $3 a gallon in 37 states.

VAST Academy at HCC offers special needs students boost
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Young adults with special needs can find it challenging to find a vocation where they can earn an income and feel fulfilled. A trustee at Houston Community College is working to change that by expanding a vocational training program.