Labor Day travel: Texas gas prices jump nearly $1 from last summer
Millions of people are taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend for their final getaway of the summer, but those road trips are going to cost more this year.
Texas collects $4.62B in August sales tax, up 7.1% from 2025
Texas collected $4.62 billion in state sales tax revenue in August, a 7.1% increase from August 2025, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Tuesday.
SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota – See other states with bans
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk…
Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.
The Woodlands approves proposed $50M deal to permanently block Houston annexation
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposed amendment to its long-standing agreement with the City of Houston that would permanently block Houston from annexing the community and…
Dallas estimates $1.8M security cost for the upcoming Republican National Convention
Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options.
Here’s when Social Security COLA update is expected to be announced
Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when.
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
State Farm dividend checks are in the mail: See if you qualify for a payout
If you’re a State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company auto insurance customer, you may have some money coming your way as the company begins a one-time $5 billion cash-back dividend…
Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police.