Harris Co. mandatory mask order goes into effect Jun. 22

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has signed an order that mandates all businesses must require the wearing of protective masks by customers and employees. 

LIST: Black-owned businesses in the Houston area

We've compiled a list of black-owned businesses across the Houston area. If we missed one email us at fox26houstonnews@foxtv.com

RV sales increase as many look to get away during COVID-19 crisis
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FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka speaks with experts about the new way Americans are choosing to relax during the COVID-19 crisis.

What if Harris County businesses defy the mask requirement order
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo speaks about business owners and citizens who believe this mask requirement order violates their rights.

McDonald’s plans to hire 260,000 workers this summer

The roles are part of the company’s seasonal hiring effort, with both full- and part-time opportunities.

How to get a student loan for summer classes

Get the financial aid you need to help cover the cost of your summer classes.

Cream of Wheat parent scrutinizes iconic chef logo after racism complaints

B&G Foods, Inc., the owner of Cream of Wheat, has become the latest company to revisit its branding, following complaints on social media that its century-old logo of a black chef had racist origins.

Houston business owner says racist social media comments causing backlash were from hackers
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The owner of Infinity Diagnostics Center says she is getting death threats over racist comments made on her social media accounts. She says those racist comments were the work of hackers. FOX 26 Reporter Randy Wallace has the details.

Should you get a hotel credit card?

Hotel cards can offer great perks with a certain brand, but don’t offer general travel rewards. 

Cinemark movie theaters to be open by July 17

The reopenings will take place in four phases, starting with a handful of theaters in Dallas on June 19. The remaining reopenings will be conducted between July 3 and July 17, and will include “enhanced cleaning and sanitizing protocols,” the company said.