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Plano-based mortgage company latest to lay off workers as mortgage industry cools In what is a sign of slowing demand, Plano-based First Guaranty Mortgage Corporation has laid off the majority of its staff. Other companies are more…

BOSTON (AP) — Employees of the Boston Museum of Fine Arts ratified their first contract on Tuesday, becoming the latest prestigious arts institution to protect workers with a union contract. The collective agreement is the first…

North Texas State Hospital, Vernon…

BRYAN, TX (KBTX) - Looking for a job? One of the biggest job fairs of the summer is happening in Bryan on Wednesday June 29th.Nathaniel Muir, Business Services Manager at Workforce Solutions Brazos Valley, joined First News at Four to…

Less than a month after announcing its sixth Connecticut Avenue Series (CAS) credit risk transfer agreement of 2022, Fannie Mae unveils its seventh CAS deal of the year - an $866 million note offering backed by a benchmark pool of…

ADDISON, Texas, June 27, 2022 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Mid America Mortgage, Inc. (Mid America) announced…

O'Rourke will join abortion rights organizations at the event on Sunday night. AUSTIN, Texas — On Sunday night, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Beto O'Rourke will host a "reproductive freedom rally" alongside…

In a 5-3 decision, the court ruled that Texas Central – the Dallas company planning to build the railroad – had eminent domain authority. DALLAS — A divided Texas Supreme Court has given the proposed Dallas-Houston…

AUSTIN, Texas, May 05, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Open Lending Corporation (LPRO) (“Open Lending” or “the Company”), a leading provider of loan activation and risk analytics solutions for financial institutions, today announced that the…

SAN ANGELO, Texas (AP) — Like millions of 10-year-olds, Uziyah Sergio Garcia loved video games, swimming and trampolines. He was also a natural at football, going about it without a hitch when he and his grandfather started kicking the…

AUSTIN, Texas – texas baseball Ivan Melendez was named the 44th winner of the Golden Spikes Award, announced during a live presentation at the University World Series Special on ESPN. Established in 1978, the Golden Spikes…

THIBODAUX, Louisiana — The center of the college football world is in Thibodaux this week.Not only is it the site of the Manning Passing Academy — where many of the nation's top SEC and college quarterbacks came to instruct more than 1,200…

The Debt Collective erased $16 million in private student loans for former Vista College students. The for-profit company Vista shut down last year and was served…

Out-of-state rental property seekers increased 42% from 2020 to 2021, according to a new data analysis from TransUnion. During the same period, rental inquiries in rural areas increased by 28%, while the volume of urban rental…

A battery shortage and COVID restrictions in China have left the electric vehicle maker struggling to ramp up production, Elon Musk said.Tesla Inc's new auto plants in Texas and Berlin are 'losing billions of dollars' as they struggle to…

For the second time in years, Texas softball coach Mike White has lost one of his Pac-12 assistants.Arizona State announced Wednesday that it has hired Megan Bartlett to be the next head coach of its softball program. Bartlett has spent…

Earlier this year, on February 14, 2022, the SEC issued BlockFi Lending LLC (“BlockFi"), a crypto lending platform, a cease and desist order (the "Order”). See BlockFi Lending LLC. The Order prohibits BlockFi from engaging in the sale of…

The real estate market across the country is slowing, but mortgage rates remain high. A local realtor says Tyler is still a hot market. TYLER, Texas – The housing market is slowing across the country after being hot…

People walk on the University of Texas campus in Austin, Texas June 23, 2016. REUTERS/Jon HerskovitzJoin now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comRegisterSummaryLaw firmsRelated documentsStudents for Fair Admissions are not barred from…

GHOLSON, Texas (KWTX) - People from all over Texas come to Gholson to buy their watermelons at the Holder's Produce stand.However, for the first time, there will be no famous watermelons for sale this summer."We're just as disappointed as…

"I'm hoping to have a decision based on the data I'm looking for by the end of the week," Biden told reporters by the seashore in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, when asked if he was considering to support a gas tax exemption.Such a break in the…

For the Texas Longhorns and Texas A&M Aggies, more than bragging rights are at stake Sunday.Texas and Texas A&M are scheduled to meet at Charles Schwab Field in Omaha, Neb., on Sunday afternoon. This is Game 378 of the Texas-Texas…

The appeals process has lengthened a bit in efforts by state Attorney General Ken Paxton to dismiss a whistleblower lawsuit brought by four senior agency officials who say they were wrongfully fired in 2020 after accusing him of accepting…

Juneteenth is unityAnyone who pays attention to the news recognizes that America is steeped in deep racial division. We need a cause celebre to bring people together. I propose that Juneteenth could be that cause.June 19 refers to the…

Placeholder while loading article actionsThe Federal Reserve just raised interest rates the most since 1994 to help dampen inflation, but its policies could end up fueling, not crimping, a main component of rising consumer prices: the rent…

June 17, 2022 | Austin, TX | Press release Governor Greg Abbott today held a press conference at the Anzalduas International Bridge in Mission on ongoing Texas state border security preparations…

For Houston's life sciences industry, 13 is a very lucky number.The Houston metro area ranks 13th in CBRE's first-ever analysis of the nation's top 25 U.S. labor markets for life sciences. Houston's collective brain power helped cement his…

Heartland Bank Corp (OTCMKTS: HLAN – Get a rating) and Comeric (NYSE: CMA – Get a rating) are both finance companies, but which company is superior? We'll compare the two companies based on their dividend strength,!-->…

Every year, millions of Americans struggle with the question of whether to buy a home or rent. Unfortunately, the answer is rarely simple. Many factors influence this difficult decision. But the choice becomes even more difficult when…

This Saturday night (June 18, 2022), featherweight knockout artists Josh Emmett and Calvin Kattar will duel in a main event showcase that is sure to delight. Taking place inside the Moody Center in Texas, UFC Austin features an unusual…

In parks all around DFW, you can see kids practicing and playing soccer. "My daughter Alex is working here to bring in some extra touches over the summer for football," said football mum Denise Barley. As soccer fans,…

Economic justice is at the heart of everything MLK50: Justice Through Journalism does, not just in the content we produce, but in how we care for and compensate workers. It is there in our vision, which echoes the dream of Dr. Martin…

A mortgage official said rates had almost doubled since the start of the year. BRYAN, Texas — As many people are eager to buy a home, costs have continued to rise across the country and even in the Brazos Valley.…

The caravan will take place from June 14 to June 17. AUSTIN, Texas — The Liberate Abortion statewide caravan seeking to raise awareness of efforts to reduce access to abortion will begin with a rally Tuesday morning…

Hello everyone. It's Tuesday in Cedar Park-Leander and I'm back in your inbox with everything you need to know about what's happening locally. Here we are... First, today's weather forecast: Clouds breaking and hot. High: 97 Low: 78.…

An Ohio couple climbed through a shattered window in the US Capitol and live-streamed video of themselves inside. A Texas mortgage…

(NEXSTAR) – More than nine million Americans could qualify for federal student loan forgiveness under a program already in place, according to a new estimate. The Center for the protection of student borrowers has published a new…

Dangerously hot weekend Get ready for the hottest weekend of the year. Summer is ten days away, but it looks like mid-August. Is there relief in sight? Meteorologist Adaleigh Rowe shares our latest forecast. AUSTIN, TX - The National…

Local police and the FBI were monitoring a post shared on social media that hinted at threats involving grocery stores in the first month of a deadly Buffalo shooting.…

Southwest Bancshares Inc. said this week it issued $35 million of subordinated debt to institutional buyers and accredited investors in a private placement. It intends to use the net proceeds of the offering for general!-->…

Jean Belmont lived without electricity, water and plumbing for two years before 3 organizations stepped in to help him. GILMER, Texas - Jean Belmont walked around her cozy space. The conveniences she has now are a…

Austin's live music, outdoor adventures and barbecues often make the headlines when visitors come to town, leaving its museums flying under the radar. But several worthy ones await, and just like the city itself, they have an artistic and…

NBC 5 investigation has learned that former Dallas County Schools Superintendent Rick Sorrells has been moved from prison to house arrest, after serving only about a third of his seven-year sentence behind bars. Sorrells…

If we choose to take our hats off to the Republican leaders of the State of Texas, it is to recognize their determination to divert the attention of their constituents from the most pressing questions. Exhibit A: Atty. General Ken Paxton.…

"Our growth in Northern California has been really impressive," Guaranteed Rate Regional Manager Ryan Ogata said at the time. “Dianne has been a real catalyst in increasing our business. The region as a…

Austin, June 07, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Austin, Texas - North Austin: National roofing franchise Mighty Dog Roofing outlined its plan to introduce several all-new technology developments to better serve regional customers.While the…

Pay gap between CEOs and workers widens during pandemicAlthough a buoyant labor market has pushed up wages for low-wage workers, the average pay gap between these workers and their CEOs widened further last year.The median salary of workers…

Recently, Texas Gulf Bank (“TGB”) confirmed that the company suffered a data breach after an unauthorized party gained access to two employee email accounts twice. According to the TGB, the breach resulted in the compromise of names, bank…

The Biden administration continues to work to reach a decision on the issue of widespread federal student loan forgiveness, a senior U.S. Department of Education official said Monday. "It's something we're still…

AUSTIN — Texas couldn't have written it any better.Everything, it seems, went well for the Longhorns on Sunday night in their Austin NCAA Tournament Regional Final against the Air Force at Disch-Falk Field. First baseman!-->…

Jefferson County Judge Jeff Branick does all the cooking in his house, and he says it's getting expensive. There has been a steady rise in grocery prices, which he directly links to federal environmental policies.“A 9 ounce bag of spinach…

Texas Community Bancshares (NASDAQ: TCBS – Get a rating) and Berkshire Hills Bancorp (NYSE: BHLB – Get a rating) are both small-cap finance companies, but which stock is superior? We'll compare the two companies!-->…

ALBANY — New York lawmakers just passed a law that raises the minimum age to purchase any semi-automatic weapon, including the popular but infamous AR-15, to 21. President Joe Biden is proposing to do the same at the national level.This…

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Texas ranks second nationally for the most dog attacks on U.S. Postal Service employees last year. A total of 368 attacks were reported statewide in 2021. Only California reported more, with 656 attacks.…

ARLINGTON, Texas — The best way to make people forget about a costly pitching error that was one of the main reasons your team tended to suffer another terrible road loss? Smash the green light circuit in round nine to rally your team…

Funding will provide economic relief to more than 100 biofuel producers and 195 facilities WASHINGTON, June 3, 2022 – United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the department has provided…

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To be featured in the weekly Real Estate Briefs column, submit your rental and transaction information to CEOBrandon Call's property editor at Four Seasons Resort Dallas at Las Colinas has been acquired by investors. A partnership…

AUSTIN, Texas – Baseball No. 9 Ivan Melendez was named the college baseball National Player of the Year, the organization announced Thursday. Melendez leads the nation with 29 homers, a .903 hitting percentage and 196 total…

TEXAS, USA — The “music booth” game continues. In the first three months of this year, here in Texas, 1,226,000 workers left their jobs. But 1,818,000 people have been hired for jobs. And even after all the fuss,…

DALLAS — Gov. Greg Abbott wants state officials to randomly inspect schools to test safety protocols after a…

Housing, interest rate policy and inflation interact in complex ways. In some regions, inflation is soaring, as expectations of price increases tend to cause prices to rise again. When it comes to housing, however, as the market reacts to…

A Texas real estate data analytics company predicts that could happen in three years. AUSTIN, Texas — As Austin's median home price hit $640,000 in April, a Texas data analytics firm predicts Austin's housing bubble…

After struggling for months to get buses to arrive on time, Capital Metro said it finally had enough drivers to maintain the existing service. The agency has recruited 156 bus drivers since January,…

(NerdWallet) – Two years ago, federal student loan borrowers enjoyed the lowest interest rates ever on their loans. This fall, rates for undergraduate borrowers will be nearly double what they were in 2020-21. Interest rates on…

Four Texas football teams will wear a commemorative patch honoring the 21 lives lost. They will also donate to the Robb Elementary School Memorial Fund. AUSTIN, Texas — A handful of Texas football clubs will honor the…

KILLEEN, Texas (KWTX) — This is an unforgettable Memorial Day weekend for a family of local Gold Stars.An organization aimed at helping first responders and families of veterans has announced that it has paid off a Killeen family's…

5 p.m. Robb Elementary was jubilant Tuesday morning until 18-year-old Salvador Ramos ran through the campus parking lot firing at random from his assault rifle. Soon 19 children and two teachers would be dead, and the nation would recoil…

Daniel Defense, the maker of a rifle used by the shooter in The Murderer Uvalde elementary school shooting, said he canceled appearance at annual meeting RNA conventionwhich opened today in Houston. The Black Creek, Georgia-based…

In honor of Memorial Day, the Tunnel to Towers Foundation paid off the mortgages on the West Valley home of Army Staff Sergeant Paul Olmstead and the Farr West home of Army Maj. looks like Brad Funk. “Gold Star…

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KXAN) -- National No. 4 seed Arkansas poured it in late to edge Texas 7-1 in Game 1 of an NCAA Softball Super Regional Thursday at Bogle Park. The Razorbacks finally got to Texas starting pitcher Hailey…

TEXARKANA, Texas (KSLA) – The summer months are fast approaching and Texas Workforce Solutions is looking for employers to help teens and young adults with special circumstances find jobs. Pete Cheatham graduated from Texarkana Texas High…

Recently, the Public Employees Credit Union (“PECU”) suffered a data breach after an unauthorized party gained access to the company's computer network and sensitive consumer data contained on the network. According to PECU, the breach…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Federal Reserve officials agreed when they met earlier this month that they may need to raise interest rates to levels that would weaken the economy as part of their bid to rein in the inflation, which is approaching a…

By Sneha Dey, The Texas TribuneMay 24, 2022 Sign up for The Brief, our daily newsletter that keeps readers up to date with the most essential news from Texas.Find out what's happening in Austinwith free real-time Patch updates.Nineteen…

A new grant program created and funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation aims to help high school students earn an associate's degree or credential just one year after graduating from high school. The program, called Accelerate ED:…

The program will cover the cost of four consecutive fall and spring semesters, and that's money that doesn't have to be repaid, avoiding student loans. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For those looking for help attending…

Ariel Skelley | Digital vision | Getty ImagesThe double whammy of a falling stock market and rising interest rates has hit homebuilder stocks this year, driving valuations to rock bottom.These valuations make housing stocks look like the…

The most recent employment report from the Texas Workforce Commission shows the MSA of Austin-Round Rock has an unemployment rate of 2.5%. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin's unemployment rate is the lowest since the pandemic…

(FOX 44) – If there are any veterans looking for a job, here are several opportunities! Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and RecruitMilitary will co-host the Virtual Career Fair for All Veterans this Tuesday from noon to 4:00…

Part of the $2.2 trillion Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, passed by Congress and signed by President Donald Trump in March 2020, included temporary foreclosure and eviction protections for homeowners holding…

Studies show that students who learn or know another language exhibit increased executive functions, attention control, cognitive inhibition, and working memory. AUSTIN, Texas — In partnership with Del Valle ISD,…

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture said drought during the growing season has made farmers in most of Texas, all of Louisiana, and parts of Arkansas and Mississippi eligible to apply for federal assistance.The…

Michael Martinez wanted to be an airline pilot. But as he got older, Martinez, now 18, decided to follow in his father's footsteps and become a professional welder instead.In fact, the senior from Brazoswood High School in Clute, Texas has…

DALLAS (CBSDFW.COM) - Many small businesses in North Texas have struggled to stay alive during the pandemic, others have not survived. Supply chain shortages are the latest threat, but a nonprofit is working to support small…

With prices rising everywhere, Airbnb ABNB, -1.42% hosts report that their hosting money has become essential money. More than a third of Airbnb hosts globally said hosting has helped them cover the…

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TAMPA, Fla., USA, May 18, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Welcome to No Limits, Texas, where anything is possible. Although it is…

Snap CEO Evan Spiegel and KORA Organics CEO Miranda Kerr…

AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 17, 2022--FirstClose, Inc., a…

US Soccer continues its series of Youth National Team ID Camps with one in Austin, Texas on May 25. Eight players from the FC Dallas Academy U14s (2008) have been invited to the camp: Matthew Kent, Zach Molomo, Matthew Razo, Saul Rios,…

HOUSTON, May 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kinetik Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: KNTK) (“Kinetic"or the"Company”) today released its sustainability finance framework (“Frame”), which links its Environmental, Social and Governance commitments…

Republic First Bancorp (NASDAQ:FRBK – Get a rating) and South Plains Financial (NASDAQ: SPFI – Get a rating) are both small cap finance companies, but which stock is superior? We will compare the two companies!-->…

AUSTIN — Texas Governor Greg Abbott still leads Democrat Beto O'Rourke by 7 percentage points, 46-39, in this year's race, according to a Dallas Morning News- A poll from the University of Texas at Tyler released on Sunday.That's…

LUBBOCK, Texas (PRESS RELEASE) — Here is a press release from Texas Tech University: Texas Tech University School of Law ranks among the top law schools in the nation when it comes to placement of Juris Doctor graduates.…

Gap Career FairGap Inc., which is building an e-commerce fulfillment and distribution center in Longview,…

Here's a look at some of the events happening in the Austin area this weekend. AUSTIN, Texas - The weekend is here and, as always, there's a ton going on in the Austin area! From an inaugural Pride event to a Whiskey…

The East Texas Housing Finance Corporation announced approval for a $13.5 million multi-family housing…

In her first season with Texas, associate head coach Elena Lovato recruited freshmen Rori Harmon, Aaliyah Moore and Kyndall Hunter through the lens of her computer camera.The pandemic has ended the typical NCAA college visit process, making…

A slump in non-fee revenue led to a slump in first-quarter profits for the 10 largest credit unions. Together, they generated net income of $903.8 million in the three months ending March 31, an annualized return of 0.95% of average…

The real estate market grew as the COVID-19 pandemic progressed, leaving many people in dire financial straits. Still, homeowners and real estate investors have taken advantage of tough economic times.…

article Photo courtesy of the Texas Department of Public Safety of Kristen Lea Wilson. She was found dead in her apartment on November 28, 1996. AUSTIN, TX - The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) is asking the public for help…

augie "Buzz" James Bloedel, 84 of New Ulm, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, May 8, 2022, at Prairie Senior Cottages in New Ulm.The funeral will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, May 13, 2022 at Oakwood United Methodist…

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The following discussion of First Guaranty's financial condition and results of operations is intended to highlight the significant factors affecting First Guaranty's financial condition and results of operations presented in the…

The entire college football world is watching the recruiting of 2023 quarterback Arch Manning. And on Monday, the No. 1 prospect for next year's class spoke to On3 about his recruitment.Manning told On3 that Texas, Alabama and Georgia,…

The company is looking to hire 150 full-time employees for its facilities on Sandy Lake Road. Positions come with medical coverage and tuition assistance. COPPELL, Texas – FedEx Supply Chain is looking for…

Requirement: "The student debt that's out there, almost 60% of it is graduate student debt." — Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.DeSantis, who opposes President Joe Biden's desire to explore further student debt forgiveness,…

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COSTCO has ended one of its famous membership benefits - here's what you can do if you've been affected. The wholesale giant has cut its mortgage program for its members. 1Costco concluded its mortgage program on May 1Credit: Getty…