How high gas prices harm small businesses
We speak with one small business owner who says higher gas prices putting the squeeze on his budget and driving up prices.
We speak with one small business owner who says higher gas prices putting the squeeze on his budget and driving up prices.
Houston nurse creates app to help nurses provide virtual wound care
In the fourth and final part of our Black history month series highlighting black-owned businesses throughout the Houston area. FOX 26’s Gabby Hart is shining a light on a local nurse who saw a problem within the home healthcare profession and came up with a service to solve it.
In the fourth and final part of our Black history month series highlighting black-owned businesses throughout the Houston area. FOX 26’s Gabby Hart is shining a light on a local nurse who saw a problem within the home healthcare profession and came up with a service to solve it.
Black Lives Matter calling for support for Black-owned businesses, but also boycott of white businesses
The campaign is called Dreaming of a Black Christmas and this is the part some people are having trouble with. Black Lives Matter is asking customers to only utilize Black-owned businesses during that time frame.
The campaign is called Dreaming of a Black Christmas and this is the part some people are having trouble with. Black Lives Matter is asking customers to only utilize Black-owned businesses during that time frame.
Small Business Saturday: Consumer spending projected to set new records
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Saturday marks Small Business Saturday — a day created to shift consumers’ attention to the stores that call their communities home.
Lone Star Rally kicks off for first time since COVID-19 put event on hiatus
The Lone Star Rally down in Galveston is back for the first time since COVID-19 brought festivals and large gatherings to a halt. FOX 26?s Gabby Hart shares more on the return of this biker event, which has a lot of small businesses and vendors excited.
The Lone Star Rally down in Galveston is back for the first time since COVID-19 brought festivals and large gatherings to a halt. FOX 26?s Gabby Hart shares more on the return of this biker event, which has a lot of small businesses and vendors excited.
US mandates COVID-19 vaccines or tests for big companies by Jan. 4, 2022
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
U.S. regulators say Americans who work at companies with 100 or more employees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 by Jan. 4 or get tested weekly.
Blind designer launches line in Houston
An incurable eye disorder nearly ruined a New Yorker's fashion career, but after moving to Houston, she started using her disability to inspire a new clothing line.
An incurable eye disorder nearly ruined a New Yorker's fashion career, but after moving to Houston, she started using her disability to inspire a new clothing line.
Innovative Houston workshop aims to help businesses reimagine themselves
After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston.
After more than a year of the coronavirus pandemic and other challenges, businesses are looking for solutions have a new toolset to open in Houston.
How small businesses in Harris Co. may apply for relief funds until early October
Qualifying small businesses may apply for grants between $5,000 and $25,000 until Oct. 4th.
Qualifying small businesses may apply for grants between $5,000 and $25,000 until Oct. 4th.
Press Conference held regarding Harris Co. Small Business Relief Fund
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo held a press conference Monday to discuss the start of a small business relief fund application period.
Harris Co. Judge Lina Hidalgo held a press conference Monday to discuss the start of a small business relief fund application period.
Women-owned businesses make growing impact in Houston
All week, Americans have been encouraged to support small businesses and FOX 26’s Business Reporter Tom Zizka gives us a look at some of the challenges small businesses face, yet how women who run them can get ahead.
All week, Americans have been encouraged to support small businesses and FOX 26’s Business Reporter Tom Zizka gives us a look at some of the challenges small businesses face, yet how women who run them can get ahead.
Women entrepreneurs are making significant advances in small businesses
All week, Americans have been encouraged to support small businesses and FOX 26?s Business Reporter Tom Zizka gives us a look at some of the challenges small businesses face, yet how women who run them can get ahead.
All week, Americans have been encouraged to support small businesses and FOX 26?s Business Reporter Tom Zizka gives us a look at some of the challenges small businesses face, yet how women who run them can get ahead.
New Texas law, and proposed federal legislation, could offer help to struggling small businesses.
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, four years ago It left $125 billion in damage With that, and more disasters likely to follow, struggling small businesses to survive.
When Hurricane Harvey hit Texas, four years ago It left $125 billion in damage With that, and more disasters likely to follow, struggling small businesses to survive.
Local health officials focusing on 'pop-up' clinics to help vaccinate communities
Local health officials are concerned about low turnout rate at larger vaccines sites, focusing now on community organization and businesses to help vaccinate residents.
Local health officials are concerned about low turnout rate at larger vaccines sites, focusing now on community organization and businesses to help vaccinate residents.
Student entrepreneurs running fundraisers like businesses to raise money for scholarships
Forget student loan debt. Teams of students at the University of Houston are helping raise money for scholarships for other college students.
Forget student loan debt. Teams of students at the University of Houston are helping raise money for scholarships for other college students.
Gov. Abbott promises small business protection during North Texas visit
The governor said he’s made litigation protection for small businesses an emergency item during the legislative session.
The governor said he’s made litigation protection for small businesses an emergency item during the legislative session.
Biden temporarily targets PPP loans to smallest and minority-owned businesses
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
The Biden administration is readying changes to the PPP aimed at targeting assistance to businesses that employ 20 or fewer workers and those that are minority-owned.
Black-owned businesses can find unique challenges to staying open
Nearly 40% of black-owned businesses are in danger of closing forever according to Stanford University.
Nearly 40% of black-owned businesses are in danger of closing forever according to Stanford University.
Meet Houston’s Youth Entrepreneur of the Year
A local student has figured out a way to keep her business going, even during the pandemic. She also donates some of her proceeds for an especially meaningful cause, and caught her city's attention with her winning ways.
A local student has figured out a way to keep her business going, even during the pandemic. She also donates some of her proceeds for an especially meaningful cause, and caught her city's attention with her winning ways.
Houston-area small business owners worried about President Biden's federal minimum wage plan
But small business owners tell FOX 26, it’s a death sentence, saying major companies may be able to shoulder the pay raise, but for small businesses, it’s a lose/lose.
But small business owners tell FOX 26, it’s a death sentence, saying major companies may be able to shoulder the pay raise, but for small businesses, it’s a lose/lose.