Economic News
Holiday shoppers expected to use cash
UNDATED—The National Retail Federation predicts cash will be king this holiday shopping season.
Lindale grandmother sentenced to federal prison for fraud
TYLER - A 62-year-old Lindale woman will spend the next 21 months in federal prison for stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her employer.
Do you think alcoholic beverage sales in any town stops families from moving into the community?
Tyler— Do you think the sale of alcohol in any town stops families from moving into the community? .
President Obama to discuss progress of U.S. economy
WASHINGTON, D. C. — On Monday, the government is expected to release new figures on the economy.
California faces another massive deficit
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – California will face a nearly $21 billion budget gap over the next year and a half, extending a fiscal crisis that already has led to steep cuts to public schools, social services and health programs.
Do you think the internet has been a positive influence on our society?
Tyler— 40 years now since some California researchers linked computers together, and the internet was born.
Should Eminent Domain Ever Be Used for Economic Development?
Tyler— Should Eminent Domain authority ever be used for economic development? .
Counterfeit Money Alert
Longview — The Longview Police Department is urging residents to be cautious when accepting $100.
Dow passes 10,000 for 1st time in a year
NEW YORK – The Dow Jones industrial average has reclaimed 10,000 for the first time in a year.
Do You Think Christians Have More of an Obligation to Help Illegal Immigrants?
Tyler— One Group of Christian Leaders say their religion must do more to help illegal immigrants.
Do You Think Illegal Aliens Help or Hurt our Economy?
Tyler— Do you think people in this country illegally, help our economy, or are they so much a burden to healthcare and other government services, the illegal population is harmful to the economy? .
Railroads Benefiting East Texas
EAST TEXAS- Railroads have always been an important part of East Texas, from carrying freight to helping passengers travel.
Do You think There Has Been Too Much Media Hype about Swine Flu?
Tyler— East Texans give our News Partner: KTBB Radio and Host Garth Maier and earful on whether the news media blew the Swine Flu out of proportion.
New businesses, restaurants popping up all over Tyler
TYLER - Finally, we receive good financial news for the country and East Texas.
Obama Pushes Health Care Plan at University of Maryland
UNDATED—Thursday President Obama makes his case for health care reform at the University of Maryland.
Kay Bailey Hutchison Talks Texas
Tyler— Texas Senior Senator talks about what she'd like to see if she takes the helm of Texas Ship of State.
