Sofía Jirau becomes 1st Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome
“I can finally tell you my big secret... I am the first Victoria’s Secret model with Down syndrome!” the 24-year-old Puerto Rican model announced on Valentine’s Day.
DeLorean to make grand return as electric sports car
The DeLorean is coming back to the future after all as it is being revived as an all-electric sports car.
Connected Coworking Offers A New Workspace
Many businesses are pivoting during the pandemic and now we are are seeing more coworking spaces. We talk to the people behind Connected Coworking in Dallas about their efforts to help businesses who are ditching traditional office spaces.
North Texas business owners discuss how they've stayed open during COVID-19 pandemic
Local businesses are sharing their experiences of trying to stay open during the pandemic with federal officials and members of Congress.
Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines to merge, creating nation's 5th largest carrier
Frontier Airlines and Spirit Airlines announced a merger to create the fifth-largest U.S. airline. The news made Spirit Airlines stock soar on Wall Street.
Southwest Airlines to resume selling alcohol on flights
After a two-year pause, Southwest Airlines will once again sell alcohol on flights on Feb. 16.
Starbucks to raise menu prices to offset inflation
The Seattle-based coffee franchise had already raised prices — once in October 2021 and December 2021 — but inflation woes and labor issues have forced the company to hike prices once again.
Exxon restructures divisions and packs up for Houston
One of the world's biggest and best known companies is leaving Irving and moving to Houston. Oil giant Exxon Mobile says the move will be complete by the middle of next year.
US housing less affordable than any point in over a decade, ATTOM report shows
Home prices are surging, making homeownership less affordable as wages fail to keep up. However, new data from ATTOM Data Solutions shows most wage earners can still afford to buy a home.
Biden has canceled $15B in student loan debt since taking office
Since taking office, President Joe Biden has enacted nearly $15 billion worth of student loan forgiveness via executive action, according to the Department of Education.
With funding secured, Panther Island flood control project expected to take 6 years
Fort Worth's ambitious development plan for Panther Island has a way forward with a multi-million dollar cash infusion. But it will be years in the making.
Texas pipeline company walks back threat to cut off gas to power plants
After threatening to cut off fuel to roughly a third of the power plants owned by Texas’ biggest power generator, a major pipeline company said Thursday it will continue selling natural gas to the plants through the end of March.
400,000 Texas homes and businesses could lose power over financial dispute between energy companies
The companies under Dallas-based Energy Transfer, the pipeline company, have told Irving-based Vistra that gas will stop flowing to five Vistra power plants on Monday unless Vistra pays Energy Transfer $21.6 million.
Carhartt defends COVID-19 vaccine mandate, citing workplace safety
Carhartt said its COVID-19 mandate is to protect its workforce. The company stands behind the policy despite backlash from some people.
New York AG says Trump's company misled banks, tax officials
The New York attorney general's office late Tuesday told a court that its investigators had uncovered evidence that President Donald Trump's company used "fraudulent or misleading" asset valuations to get loans and tax benefits.
AT&T, Verizon delay 5G rollout near some airports after airlines raise operation concerns
AT&T and Verizon are delaying the launch of new 5G wireless service near some airports after airline leaders raise concerns.
Microsoft buys Activision Blizzard for $68.7B, company behind Call of Duty, Candy Crush
Microsoft is buying Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion mega-deal, allowing the company to accelerate mobile gaming and provide building blocks for the metaverse.
Inflation surges at fastest rate in decades: What it means for you
CPI data shows that consumer prices have risen 7% in the past year, which is the fastest rate of inflation since 1982.
Facebook parent company Meta to expand in Austin, leasing high-rise
Facebook arrived in Austin 10 years ago with only seven employees and that number continues to grow. The company will now lease space in what's expected to be Austin's tallest building.
2022 minimum wage increases: Which states are getting raises and by how much
The new year is bringing new minimum wages to several states across the U.S. Here's what to expect for the new minimum wage limits.