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Federal and state investigators recently concluded a "summer surge" of indictments against more than 160 suspects accused of defrauding a combined $245 million from the U.S. Small Business Administration's small business COVID-era loan programs....
The Supreme Court refused to clear the way for President Trump’s mail-in voting plan for the midterms on Monday over the dissents of two conservative justices, keeping intact a judge’s block that declared the plan unlawful....
Landowners, ranchers and business owners in the Big Bend region of Texas along with a nonprofit organization dedicated to protecting the region's landscape and heritage are suing to stop the Trump administration's plans to build a wall and other border infrastructure through the ...
The company has to destroy any remaining products and marketing materials as well.
A survey is revealing which restaurant brands are winning over Americans.
A natural compound found in blueberries and grapes helped muscle cells burn stored fat in lab tests, researchers found.
An Austin company says it has reached a major brain-computer interface milestone: its first human participant is now using brain activity to generate her own wo...
An Ohio man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife after prosecutors said he pointed a handgun at her head and pulled the trigger while she was dining with her parents....
Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
Former Longhorns basketball icon Mohamed "Mo" Bamba has ventured into a new path in his career journey.
A new Texas law now protects homeowners purchasing solar panels by requiring businesses and salespeople to register with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The state agency will provide oversight, investigate complaints, and take enforcement action, if violations o...
"A couple of years ago, we learned about the program, and of course we signed up," said Kristen Carson, the owner of Inn Cahoots, which includes the hotel's three accompanying bars: Bar Mischief, Austin Garden and IYKYK....
The plan to temporarily lower Lake Austin is not sitting well with lakeside business owners and employees
A Texas House committee will hold a hearing Sept. 30 to examine the legal, economic and constitutional implications of adding one or more New Mexico counties to Texas....
Lake Austin businesses are bracing for impact this fall as lake season is being cut short for a lake drawdown.In August, the Lower Colorado River Authority and...
Weeks after ending contracts with the company, some cities distance themselves from keeping the automatic license plate readers.
AUSTIN - A Texas lottery winner has more than 14 million reasons to celebrate, but the first splurge is going to be pretty simple: a steak and a new pair of boots.A Lake Jackson resident has claimed the $26.75 million Lo...
Backlash to Flock cameras has been growing in recent months, but the surveillance equipment company isn't the only one that may be operating in your neighborhood....
Comedian and satirist Nathan Fielder is preparing to publish a documentary on Elizabeth Holmes, the former business executive convicted of defrauding investors in connection with health technology company Theranos....
A fight at a St. Louis Jimmy John’s restaurant escalated to a shooting of a 14-year-old girl.
(NEXSTAR) – It's not just chicken chains and massive travel centers that are expanding. Warehouse giant Costco is on track to open more than a dozen new stores in the next few months, many of which will be throughout the U.S. With these new warehouses will undoubtedly come the po...
Former University of Texas basketball standout and NBA player Mo Bamba is returning to his Longhorn roots with the opening of Mo Bamba Cards & Collectibles, a n...
Grant recipients have the opportunity to join Shark Tank's Daymond John, who joined Jobber in helping choose this year's grant recipients.
MapQuest, in a press release issued Monday, said its mobile app received hundreds of thousands of downloads after the company confirmed on Thursday that Lake Ontario would remain on its apps....
The Texas Capitol Gift Shop has released its 2026 Texas Capitol Ornament.
Costco is continuing its expansion plan with four new locations opening next month and more in the works.
GLP-1 drugs continue to reshape the health care and business landscape, but their growing use may already be creating financial challenges for employers....
Right now, there's an opportunity for entrepreneurial UT alumni to be recognized for their hard work and success.
Ryan Bassham, 35, turned himself in over the weekend after being charged with two counts of first-degree murder in last week's blast at Solos Extracts near Tulsa, Oklahoma, authorities said....
If the project is developed correctly and responsibly for mutual benefit, it could be success story for rural Texas and a redemption story for Turkey.
Food and Drug Administration officials said the latest pet food recall covers Northwest Naturals Frozen Chicken Recipe and Northwest Naturals Frozen Raw Diet for Dogs Chicken Recipe sold in stores across the country....
The new recall affects Martina-brand mangoes sold at Walmart stores in four states, according to the Food and Drug Administration.
Business and political leaders are set to gather in downtown Austin later today to discuss “Trump accounts” and how Texas companies could help fund the tax-adva...
Not every mapping company is making the same choice. Another mapping company indicated that it will stick with Lake Ontario.
The company reissued the announcement after discovering more dressers had been distributed after the recall and customers had bought them.
The project is a shared game plan between the City and Buda EDC to increase tourism through sports and boost economic development.
Goodwill Central Texas said it recently finished major renovations at 11 stores in the area and planned to transform nearly 40 locations by the end of 2028....
Texas smoke shops could soon be allowed to sell currently-banned THC products if a Travis County judge grants a temporary restraining order.
JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming (AP) — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may have to raise interest rates in the coming months to bring it down, a clearer signal than he has previously sent about his economic outlo...
The Better Bakehouse Snack Company is recalling certain lots of their donut snacks after one person reported having an allergic reaction.
The rise of GLP-1 weight-loss drugs could be changing more than what Americans put on their plates, as restaurants increasingly look at beverages too.
A California company is planning to build a $200 million manufacturing plant in San Antonio.
Kohl's shoppers are seeing unexpected extra charges and returns on their bank statements after a processing system error impacted online purchases made over a four-week span....
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store....
Austin Animal Service said in a Monday social media post that two of the facility's six dog runs lost AC. After that was fixed, an area that houses cats started having issues....
Walmart said it received nearly $2.9 billion in tariff refunds and plans to use some of it to support lower prices for shoppers, while the refunds also provided a significant boost to quarterly operating income....
"If the project has the potential to flood your home or burn it down or blow it up, you probably don't want to mess with that ... get some professional help."...
A group of Texas hemp businesses has sued the Texas Department of State Health Services for its rules related to the testing of hemp products, which they claim are at odds with state law....
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest....
Three Texas restaurants made the list, and one is in Austin. That's Nixta Taqueria, an east Austin restaurant that has won Michelin and James Beard awards....
A new WalletHub analysis ranks the best U.S. cities for home buyers in 2026, comparing 300 cities based on 17 measures of real estate market strength, affordability and economic conditions....
The Justice Department (DOJ) has finalized a way for people convicted of certain, nonviolent felonies to restore their gun rights, Attorney General Todd Blanche announced on Monday....
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 to qualifying customers....
A new Stellantis recall spans all four of the company’s American brands, including Chryslers, Dodges, Jeeps, and Rams.
Costco customers and employees helped restrain a man accused of an armed jewelry robbery at a South Carolina warehouse store, according to local reports....
Safeway is closing additional stores as parent company Albertsons Companies reassesses its retail footprint following the collapse of its proposed $24.6 billion merger with Kroger....
Baby and childcare products company Evenflo is issuing a voluntary recall for select models of its Revolve180 LiteMax NXT infant car seat.
Companies aren't legally allowed to keep mass layoffs a secret. Here's how you can tell if your company has plans to cut jobs.
Flock Safety is facing a growing backlash across the country from communities and civil liberties advocates concerned over the surveillance technology company’s network of AI-powered license plate readers....
