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16,800 Texans have unclaimed property

Mary Lee — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 21:44:27 GMT

Free money is waiting for thousands of Texans to claim.

PEC to give members $4M in checks

Josh Hinkle — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 23:21:24 GMT

Millions of dollars will soon be in pockets across central Texas, as the Pedernales Electric’s Board of Directors voted Friday to issue capital credit refunds in the form of checks. The checks will go out in November.

Headache-free search for child care

Kate Weidaw — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:17:01 GMT

Austin business "Nurture My Child" helps parents search for the child care that works for them and their family.

Texas teachers getting bonuses

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 16:19:50 GMT

With most public schools opening Monday, some teachers will receive bonuses this fall from Texas' merit pay program.

Spanish bank could take over Guaranty

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 01:27:21 GMT

Austin-based Guaranty Financial Group will soon be taken over by a Spanish bank, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

Crisis center struggles to stay afloat

Josh Hinkle — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 18:57:44 GMT

Peeking out from a hole $120,000 deep, the Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center is searching for a way to dig out soon. The 23-year-old community support project faces that shortage in the next fiscal year’s budget.

Getting dressed for the new school year

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 13:28:25 GMT

It's back to school shopping time for the kids.

Trucking industry remains healthy

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 02:45:24 GMT

Many industries are starting to rebound out of the recession and unemployment numbers are showing it.

Green Condo auction Sunday

Mary Lee — Sat, 08 Aug 2009 15:26:55 GMT

This weekend, prospective home buyers can get a rock-bottom price on a South Austin condominium. Kennedy Wilson Auction Group is auctioning off 25 loft-style condos at Bel Air Sunday, August 9.

'Give back your Cash for Clunker car'

Josh Hinkle — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 03:45:43 GMT

Tens of thousands of drivers have already rushed to car dealers across the country in hopes of swapping their clunkers for cash. But the sudden success has some Austin dealerships halting the sales, even recalling cars until they get paid.

eFiling an increase of eviction cases

Erin Cargile — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 03:32:38 GMT

One precinct in Williamson County is now set up for the increase of eviction cases they have recently received. Plaintiffs can jump online anytime instead of driving to an office to file a case.

TX sales tax revenues fall sharply

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 22:13:11 GMT

The state's most recent monthly sales tax revenues dropped 11.2 percent from a year ago, the latest sign that the recession is affecting Texas.

Exxon owes a half billion for spill

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:31:36 GMT

The Supreme Court sent the case back to the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, which heightened the stakes for Exxon.

Staying afloat in the tough economy

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 16:44:19 GMT

No job, no prospects, with the economy still struggling to recover, families are finding little light at the end of the tunnel and resorting to whatever it takes to make ends meet.

Six Flags declares bankruptcy

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 15:53:19 GMT

The amusement park company Six Flags is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, saying it needs to reorganize and shed $1.8 billion of debt.

For many, fear of layoff is a motivator

Sat, 06 Jun 2009 21:11:22 GMT

The nation's jobless rate hit a quarter-century high of 9.4 percent. Fear of being the next layoff is pushing some workers to fight harder to cling to their jobs.

Maximizing Social Security benefits

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 15:19:23 GMT

Shrinking retirement benefits and savings have forced many retirees back to work. While this may not be what they envisioned for their retirement years, the retirees can reset their Social Security benefits.

Used car parts doing big business

Mon, 11 May 2009 03:45:05 GMT

Used cars and parts are seeing a surge in business during the recesssion.

Chrysler could close some factories

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 03:43:41 GMT

General Motors will reveal its crucial restructuring plan Monday.

Hundreds protest Highland Mall

Mary Lee — Sat, 11 Apr 2009 23:39:09 GMT

Hundreds lined the street outside the Highland Mall after mall officials' decided to close early last weekend.

Credit-worthy consumers have hard time

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 19:56:45 GMT

A new report by USA Today says consumers with good credit are getting caught up in the undertow of troubled loans.

State Farm offers drive-thru service

Default Author — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 03:50:04 GMT

To help alleviate some of the pain caused by last week's hail storm some insurance companies are putting in plenty of overtime.

Texas loses 46,100 jobs in February

Jenny Hoff — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 18:34:19 GMT

The Texas unemployment rate climbed to 6.5 percent in February -- still well below the 8.1 percent national unemployment rate.

Obama volunteers support stimulus plan

Default Author — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 04:13:05 GMT

Call it the Obama Campaign of 2009, Organizing For America supporters are out trying to sell worried taxpayers on his three and a half trillion dollar budget.

Guitar show huge hit despite slow sales

Erin Cargile — Sun, 22 Mar 2009 03:31:06 GMT

Despite a guitar sales slump, thousands of people flocked to the Fender’s, Gibson’s and custom guitars on display at the Texas Guitar Show.

Travel at ABIA still flying high

Default Author — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 03:55:52 GMT

Despite the rough economy, Bergstrom airport is seeing their normal spring break surge in travelers.

More people filing tax returns early

David Scott — Mon, 02 Mar 2009 04:24:03 GMT

Cash strapped Americans are filing early tax returns more than ever.

Customers out thousands of dollars

Matt Flener — Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:34:38 GMT

An Austin flooring company, Image Tile and Carpet, said it has closed its doors. Yet, customers are claiming work is not completed and are asking for thousands of dollars refunded.