Texas smokers may spend up $72,000 per year on cigarettes! Wallet Hub Analyst, Cassie Happe, says that while inflation might have an influence on that number, people may want to consider quitting. “Texas came in twenty seventh overall in the study,” she said. “Which is about middle of the pack as far as the costs…… MORE
The City of Richardson is set to participate in the 2024 “It’s Time Texas Community Challenge”! “Essentially, it’s an eight week challenge that communities across the state of Texas participate in to raise awareness about health activities within their community and just kind of a health initiative across the entire state,” Corporate Recreation Manager Jonathan…… MORE
Opera Arlington is set to perform an adaptation of “The Little Mermaid,”… but with a twist. The opera, “Rusalka”, tells the story of a water nymph who longs for the love of a human prince, while an evil witch plots on her downfall. “It is an absolutely gorgeous piece, General Director Bree Nichols said. “It’s…… MORE
Consumer prices rose 0.3% in December, higher than expected, pushing the annual rate to 3.4% Consumers paid more than expected in Decmeber for a variety of goods and services, pushing the Consumer Price Index .3% for the month, higher than the .2% estimate in a time policymakers and economists see inflation related pressures easing. Fox…… MORE
Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie has dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. This comes after the Republican nominee faced disappointing poll numbers, especially in New Hampshire. Christie’s exit could mean a boost in numbers for opposing candidate, former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley, who has come within single digits of Trump in South…… MORE