Texas Marks 10 Years Since Electric Deregulation
This week marks the tenth anniversary of electric deregulation in Texas, but the state won't be getting a congratulatory note from one watchdog group any time soon.
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This week marks the tenth anniversary of electric deregulation in Texas, but the state won't be getting a congratulatory note from one watchdog group any time soon.
JCPenney is permanently marking down all of its merchandise by at least 40 percent so shoppers will no longer have to wait for a sale to get the lowest prices in its stores.
Google has announced a plan to link user data across its email, video, social networking and other services to create a more cohesive user experience.
Looking for a way to inspire yourself to exercise? How about putting a little cash on the line?
A British company is in advanced clinical trials on the world's first pharmaceutical -- a painkiller -- developed from raw marijuana plants.
The hacking group Anonymous has announced its plans to take down Facebook on January 28. The plan was made public through a YouTube video.
Kohl's Department Stores has announced plans for a distribution center in the Dallas area to serve online customers.
With natural gas positioned as the energy source to power Texas homes for 200 years, Larry Langston expected to get at least a few decades of production out of the gas under his land.
There are reports out today that thousands of JCPenney workers could soon be in the unemployment line. The company is said to be, "slashing thousands of jobs nationwide."
A group of scientists has gone offshore in an effort to bypass the food-versus-fuel debate, claiming it will turn seaweed into a viable feedstock for fuel and other chemicals.
Vodka's not just for drinking. You might be surprised at how many other things the alcoholic drink can be used for around the house.
Leading financial aid expert Mark Kantrowitz recently posted a paper online that outlines ways to help reduce student debt.
Time Warner Cable has launched a new iPhone app that allows customers to watch live TV, change channels and manage DVR settings from the smartphone.
A new survey finds that most Gen Y consumers have a high affinity for green, eco-friendly vehicles versus any other type of car.
With 150 million registered users, 50 million hits daily and endorsements from music superstars, Megaupload was among the biggest file-sharing sites.
Texas Tech Red Raiders saw its breakthrough 2025 season come to a stunning halt with a loss to the Oregon Ducks in the Orange Bowl.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
The woman was a passenger on the Nieuw Statendam cruise ship, which was roughly 40 miles northeast of Sabana, Cuba, when she went overboard, the Coast Guard said.
A celebration at a Dallas club turned violent early New Year's Day when an altercation led to a shooting that injured four people, one of them critically, police said.
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a New Year's Day Mass in St. Peter's Basilica and then delivered a special noontime prayer from his studio overlooking the piazza.
Texas veterans could be at risk of losing the help they need to stay home.
A North Texas couple tracked their stolen airport luggage across Dallas using an AirTag — only to learn police couldn't act on the data alone.
Nearly every day, hundreds of thousands of Texas students board a school bus.
Outdoor sirens are meant to warn Texans of tornadoes and floods. This summer's deadly flooding in Kerr County exposed how vulnerable many communities are, with sirens broken, outdated or missing.
It took Azellia Thompkins nearly a year to watch the video of her attempted suicide in the Scurry County jail. Now, she's hoping others will watch it.
"In retrospect, it's too bad I took it because it gave them a little ammunition," President Trump told The Wall Street Journal.
Enhanced tax credits that have helped Americans offset the cost of Affordable Care Act health insurance for the last four years expired overnight.
Three people were killed Tuesday when the first boat was hit, while individuals in two other boats jumped overboard, according to U.S. Southern Command.
A U.S. District Court judge issued a summary judgment on Wednesday, finding that the effort to revoke the legal status of tens of thousands of Hondurans, Nepalis and Nicaraguans was unlawful
A recently released cache of security videos is raising new questions about the prison cameras at the facility where Jeffrey Epstein died in his cell in 2019.
While retailers like Amazon, Macy's and Target are extending their return window for gifts bought during the holidays, some stores are adding fees to return purchases.
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Texas Agricultural Commissioner Sid Miller is calling for a statewide ban on non-water additives, such as fluoride, in the public water system.
Last year, over 16 million vehicles drove on North Texas toll roads without paying, accumulating more than $69 million in unpaid tolls.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The first state-run psychiatric hospital will open next summer under the direction of UT Southwestern Medical Center in the heart of Dallas' Medical District.
A Georgia family celebrates their first Christmas with baby Anna Claire after life-saving heart surgery at Cook Children's in Fort Worth, a procedure other hospitals wouldn't attempt.
'Tis the season for holiday parties, air travel, and respiratory viruses.
Millions of people with an Affordable Care Act health plan face a massive jump in premiums next year — this chart shows just how much.
It's the Christmas surprise that no one wants to unwrap: a heart attack, and it happens more often than you may realize.
After years in the making, Texas Instruments' semiconductor factory in Sherman has officially begun production.
Smith and other Main Street businesses complained to Frisco about the impact on business.
Rodeo Dallas, a popular but controversial Deep Ellum nightclub, is getting back in the saddle. In Uptown.
"This is a Texas-sized investment in the future of our great state," Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said in a statement.
American Airlines has announced plans to cut management and support roles, mainly at its headquarters in North Texas.
Texas Tech Red Raiders saw its breakthrough 2025 season come to a stunning halt with a loss to the Oregon Ducks in the Orange Bowl.
Arch Manning was just as potent with his legs as with his arms.
The Green Bay Packers claimed former Dallas Cowboys cornerback Trevon Diggs off waivers, bringing the former All-Pro to Green Bay.
Christian Barmore, a star defensive tackle with the New England Patriots, is facing a misdemeanor charge of domestic assault.
Ken Seals passed for 258 yards and the game-winning touchdown in overtime as TCU rallied to beat No. 16 USC 30-27 in the Alamo Bowl.
George Clooney and his wife, Amal Clooney, were granted French citizenship because "they contribute, through their distinguished actions, to France's international influence and cultural outreach," the French government said.
Here are the significant books, films and characters joining the list of works in the public domain on Jan. 1, 2026.
Here's what to know about the lineup of performances scheduled for New Year's Eve, as crowds gather in Times Square to ring in 2026.
Isiah Whitlock Jr. is perhaps best known for his role as state Sen. R. Clayton "Clay" Davis on HBO's "The Wire."
France's government says that George Clooney, his wife Amal and their eight-year-old twins Ella and Alexander have been awarded French citizenship.
The Red Bull Flugtag Airshow returned to Las Colinas on Saturday after a 12-year hiatus. Teams are tasked with constructing a flying machine and putting it to the test. It's estimated that around 25,000 people attended the event.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit babies at Texas Health locations across North Texas celebrated Valentine's Day.
As Anthony Davis prepared for his debut game at the AAC, Dallas Mavericks fans took to the arena to protest the controversial trade.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
