San Antonio company launches colorful rimming salt flavor commemorating Hispanic Heritage Month

Twang has launched a red, white and green Fiesta Lime Rimming Salt ahead of Hispanic Heritage Month. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio family-owned business known for elevating drinks and snacks with bold, South Texas-inspired tastes has announced a new colorful drink rimmer with a festive twist. Twang has launched its Fiesta Lime Rimming Salt, … Read more

Historic Market Square businesses face uncertainty amid HVAC renovation plan

The Historic Market Square Farmer’s Market will close for months for HVAC upgrades, displacing many businesses. SAN ANTONIO — The Farmer’s Market at the Historic Market Square will close one year from now. The city will replace the building’s HVAC system over four to five months. The city’s plan will get 48 tenants and visitors … Read more

Portland city councilor defends taxpayer-funded trip to Vienna: ‘I’m not going on a vacation; I’m going on a study trip’

Councilor Candace Avalos defended the trip, saying that social housing, which is prevalent in Vienna, may be the solution to housing affordability in Portland. PORTLAND, Oregon — This week, about 20 people, including three city councilors and their chiefs of staff, are heading on a taxpayer-funded work trip abroad to see how social housing works in … Read more

Oregonians won ‘$5,000 a week, forever!’ from Publishers Clearing House. Then the company went bankrupt

Bankruptcy records show at least ten “forever” prize winners may never collect millions they were promised. PORTLAND, Ore. — For decades, Publishers Clearing House made dreams come true. In August 2012, its Prize Patrol surprised a Southern Oregon man with balloons, flowers and an oversized check.    “You won $5,000 a week, forever!” a member … Read more

Aggies can now grab Buc-ee’s favorites on campus — See where

Texas A&M is the first university in the nation to partner with Buc-ee’s and sell Beaver Nuggets, beef jerky and other signature items on its main campus. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — Aggies no longer have to take a road trip to get their favorite Buc-ee’s snacks and merchandise. More than 45 signature items are now available … Read more

Kendra Scott returns as CEO of her company as 3 executives depart

The company said it’s entering an “exciting new chapter of expansion” after a record year of growth. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin jewelry mogul Kendra Scott is back in charge of her billion-dollar company after the departures of its CEO, CFO and CPO. According to KVUE’s media partners at the Austin American-Statesman, Scott will serve as … Read more