Although many North Texans have become accustomed to dealing with extreme heat, there are still many people in the community who do not have air conditioning in their homes, or have trouble affording the increased electrical bills that come with cranking up the AC. Power company Reliant and the...
As utility bills continue to rise, more and more households are struggling to keep the lights on. In fact, according toThe National Energy Assistance Directors’ Association (NEADA), over 20.5 million households were behind on their electricity bills as of January 2023. That’s one out of six...
The article reports on the assistance offered by the Texas Association of School Boards to school districts that participated in a defunct health insurance trust that left 8.5 million in unpaid claims. The ...
My prayer for all of us (Church leaders, pastors, lay people) is Paul’s prayer for the Roman Church (in King James English): Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope, through the power of the Holy Ghost. Romans 15:13 KJV. ...
This section offers news briefs pertaining to business in Fort Worth, Texas as of August 20, 2012. Texas Exchange Bank has joined the Texas Access to Justice Foundation's Prime Partner Bank program to help low-income Texas with their civil legal issues. Benchmark Bank has been ordered to pay...
Natural Gas Customers Looking at Higher Heating Bills This Winter as Fuel Prices Spike;Texas May Get Some Relief Natural gas customers for one of the largest U.S.utilities are set to see bills increase by as much as $71/month this winter as a result of ballooning natural gas prices.Center...
States have used the money for testing and contact tracing, assisting businesses, helping residents with utility bills and rent and expanding broadband access for students attending school remotely. But they have not generally been allowed to use it for one of their major needs: replacing declining...
You may be tempted to forget about your appliances until something goes wrong with them, but you should not! Without regular maintenance, your appliances may run inefficiently and can cause you to spend more money on utility bills. When your appliances work well, they make your life easier. ...
The basics:From the IRS to mortgages and utility bills, many obligations are temporarily on hold as both private companies and the government make adjustments that will give Americans time to catch up. What’s new:Tax season? Not in a pandemic. The IRS has agreed to postpone tax filing for...
To get help with your utility bills from a church fund, start by calling churches in your area to find out which ones offer assistance and how to apply. You might have to sit with them for an interview, provide proof of financial need and fill out forms as part of the application ...