Long-distance real estate investment in residential properties a hotbed in US South and Midwest
Long-distance real estate investment in single-family rental homes is growing amid inflationary pressures, interest rate hikes and an influx of instructional investors.
Princess Cruises says norovirus is 'likely' source of ship outbreak
Over 280 passengers and 34 crew members fell ill on a cruise operated by Princess Cruises and were "likely" infected with norovirus, the company said in a statement.
CDC investigating after more than 300 sickened aboard Princess Cruises ship
The Ruby Princess, of the Princess Cruises lines, had more than 300 passengers and crew fall ill with symptoms that included vomiting and diarrhea during the Caribbean trip.
7 Lufthansa passengers on Texas to Germany flight hospitalized after lightning strikes plane
A Lufthansa flight heading from Austin, Texas, to Frankfurt, Germany, was diverted to Dulles International Airport after encountering "severe turbulence,” which left 7 people injured.
Texas siblings arrested in organized retail theft of scented candles, police say
Destiny Goynes, 22, and her 19-year-old brother, Dexter Goynes, were arrested after stealing thousands of dollars in items from a business in Lake Worth, Texas, police said.
Dollar Tree fined over $250,000 for safety violations that endangered workers: 'Pattern of disregard'
Dollar Tree has been fined over $250,000 by the Labor Department for workplace safety violations at a location in Texas labeled as a "pattern of disregard."
UPS employees in Texas charged with trafficking cocaine
Two UPS employees are part of a group of five accused of trafficking cocaine in southern Texas. Law enforcement seized approximately 60 kilograms of cocaine.
Texas AG Paxton files lawsuit against Biden over omnibus spending bill
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Wednesday he has filed a lawsuit against President Biden over the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveils new ban on TikTok including personal devices used for state business
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced a statewide plan to ban use of TikTok on state-issued devices and for employees who for state employees who conduct business on personal devices.
Officials investigating Austin airport after planes nearly collide on runway
A Southwest Airlines plane nearly collided with a FedEx cargo plane at the airport in Austin, Texas on Saturday. The FAA and NTSB have opened investigations into the incident.
Chaos in Austin amid power outages as residents seen dumpster diving at H-E-B grocery store
Hundreds of people were seen fighting over "free food" at an H-E-B Grocery store in Austin, Texas, that had thrown away perishable products following a power outage.
Biden admin says reversing abortion pill's FDA approval would harm public interest
The Biden administration argued in court that the public would be harmed if a judge withdraws federal approval for an abortion drug.
Emerson Electric bids to buy national instruments for nearly $7 billion
Emerson Electric makes its offer to acquire National Instruments Corp public to shareholders after receiving the cold shoulder from management for months.
Texas, Florida, Carolinas among most moved to states in 2022 data shows
Texas, Florida, and the Carolinas are among the most moved-to states in 2022.
CVS nurse fired after refusing to prescribe birth control over religious beliefs sues pharmacy
A former nurse practitioner for CVS claimed she had been discriminated against for her religious beliefs in a lawsuit filed against the company Wednesday after she had been fired for refusing to prescribe birth control.
GOP mayor on TIME100 Next list is giving Fort Worth ‘what families need across this country’
Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker says she's focused on improving the city's "quality of life," and providing policies that "families need across the country"
Texas announces record budget surplus of nearly $33B: 'Unprecedented'
The Texas government announced that it brought in a $32.7 billion budget surplus, which is the largest in the state's history, setting up a debate over taxes and spending.
Courts allow Texas natural gas project to proceed
A ruling by a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans, which upheld permits for a south Texas natural gas pipeline, dealt a serious blow to environmental activists.
Texas and Florida remain top destinations for movers in 2022, U-Haul says
A U-Haul analysis of more than two million one-way trips in 2022 found that Texas and Florida ranked as the top two destinations for movers last year.
American Airlines ground crew worker dies after being 'ingested into the engine' of plane at Alabama airport
An American Airlines/Piedmont Airlines ground crew employee was killed at Montgomery Regional Airport in Alabama on Saturday after being "ingested into the engine" of a plane.