TX: Consumer
Free IRS tool can help Texans file taxes
CLARIFICATION: In last paragraph, it is estimated that 4 million Texans are eligible to use the Direct File program, not that 4 million will actually …
'Power to People' film highlights 'New ERA' for rural electric co-ops
A film debuts in Texas today to help member-owned utility customers learn more about opportunities coming their way from the 2022 Inflation Reduction …
TX teachers say they are burned out, majority want to exit public education
Two-thirds of those who make the public schools function in Texas say they want to leave, according to a new survey and the teachers union said …
Understaffed, unnerved TX postal workers speak out about delivery delays
Texas postal customers, especially in rural areas, are experiencing delays in mail delivery, and some letter carriers feel it could get worse…
Texas on track for rapid transition to solar-generated power
Texas is showing a flair for solar power generation, demonstrating renewable energy transitions are indeed possible. Dennis Wamsted, analyst at the …
Dilema de universidad en TX: Recompensas a largo o corto plazo
Texas está progresando en el porcentaje de personas que completan niveles superiores de educación, pero sigue por detrás de la media …
The TX college conundrum: Long-term vs. short-term rewards
Texas is making progress in the percentage of individuals who complete higher levels of education, but still lags behind the national average…
PTA urges parents, caregivers to participate in 'Safer Internet Day'
Most adults know it is dangerous to provide personal information online but children may not, and today's "Safer Internet Day" is meant to raise …
TX health foundation broadens focus beyond the doctor's office
There are Texas ZIP codes where people with lower incomes and few health services have a 20-year difference in life expectancy than those who are more…
TX highway expansion comes with a human death toll
Texas road construction workers die at a higher rate than in any other state, and some believe it's because contractors aren't held accountable for …
Americans are getting billions in student loan debt canceled
Public service is its own reward for many -- but as tuition costs soar, it is also an effective tool to reduce college loans. The Public Service …
Study: TX small businesses want lower health care costs, higher transparency
A new survey of the nation's small business owners showed a major challenge to successful operations is trying to provide health care for their employ…