DALLAS — The latest attempt to lower property taxes in Texas is known as “Operation Double Nickel.” Introduced by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the proposal would lower the age at which Texans could enjoy ...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stands at the dais as he speaks to the Senate in the Senate Chamber during the second day of the 89th regular session at the Texas State Capitol in Austin on Wednesday, Jan. 15, ...

Keep these points in mind as you prepare for that big birthday. Although you may be the sort of person who prefers to sweep their birthdays under the rug, turning 55 is a big deal. It means you're ...

Paying property taxes can be painful for most people. Hearing Lt. Governor Dan Patrick would like to lower the age to 55 for property tax exemptions, his “Operation Double Nickel” plan, sounds good to ...

Crude oil prices fell to levels not seen since the start of 2021 as a widely expected supply glut picked up momentum and peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine conflict took steps forward. Futures on ...

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Sophie Kinsella, the bestselling author of the “Shopaholic” series of novels, has died, her family announced Wednesday, 18 months after she revealed she had an aggressive form of brain cancer. She was ...

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Fitting a workout into a busy day can be a challenge, so many people find the evening hours one of the best times to squeeze in a gym session or go for a run. But will exercising at night keep you ...

ST. LOUIS — Two people have died and another was injured in a car crash on Interstate 55 in south St. Louis early Friday morning. The crash occurred in the northbound lanes along the entrance ramp of ...

Sophie Kinsella, the best-selling author behind the “Shopaholic” book series, has died at age 55. The writer, whose real name was Madeleine Sophie Wickham, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of ...

Sophie Kinsella, the author of "Confessions of a Shopaholic" and a series of millions-selling sequels, has died, her family said on social media. Kinsella, whose real name was Madeleine Wickham, had ...