TxDOT directs $345M to safety efforts
The Texas Department of Transportation has earmarked hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the state. FOX 26's Tom Zizka reports more on the story.
The Texas Department of Transportation has earmarked hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funds to improve pedestrian and cyclist safety in the state. FOX 26's Tom Zizka reports more on the story.
Debt relief scams grow as consumer debt hits record high: BBB
The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.
The Better Business Bureau has received over 11,000 complaints and almost 900 negative reviews about debt and credit assistance.
Houston woman committed fraud to get nearly $30K in PPP loans, pleads guilty
A Houston woman knowingly committed fraud to obtain a PPP loan close to $30,000 for a "business" she did not have, authorities say.
A Houston woman knowingly committed fraud to obtain a PPP loan close to $30,000 for a "business" she did not have, authorities say.
Student loan scammers arise as repayment begins
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
As student loan repayment begins after a federal pause, scammers are preying on borrowers seeking debt relief. But there are free and legitimate ways to lower your monthly payments or get student loan relief. Here's how.
Taco Bell wins ‘Taco Tuesday’ trademark fight in all 50 states
Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.
Taco Bell won a legal battle that began during the summer. Now, restaurants can use the phrase without any legal issues.
How long before your smartphone is outdated? New tool will tell you
As much as many of us depend on our smartphone there will be a day that it dies and we have to get a new one. This new tool helps you plan for when it happens.
As much as many of us depend on our smartphone there will be a day that it dies and we have to get a new one. This new tool helps you plan for when it happens.
How long until your smartphone dies?
As much as many of us depend on our smartphone there will be a day that it dies and we have to get a new one. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says mobile devices are designed that way and there's a new tool to help plan for when it happens.
As much as many of us depend on our smartphone there will be a day that it dies and we have to get a new one. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says mobile devices are designed that way and there's a new tool to help plan for when it happens.
US retirement system earns just a C+ in global study
US retirement system grade on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
US retirement system grade on par with Kazakhstan and Colombia
Costco shopper says he cracked secret to wholesaler's price tags and mysterious asterisk: 'An insane deal'
In a video, Costco shopper Ryan Quinlan translates to fellow customers what each marked price allegedly means based on the cents.
In a video, Costco shopper Ryan Quinlan translates to fellow customers what each marked price allegedly means based on the cents.
Chevron to buy Hess for $53 billion as biggest US oil companies get even bigger
The Chevron-Hess deal wasn't even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.
The Chevron-Hess deal wasn't even the biggest acquisition in the energy sector this month as major producers seize the initiative while oil prices surge.
Amazon will now fire workers who refuse to return to the office three days a week
Amazon employees who still refuse to comply with the retail giant's return-to-office policy may soon get the boot.
Amazon employees who still refuse to comply with the retail giant's return-to-office policy may soon get the boot.
Bud Light announces $3M scholarship pledge to America's fallen or disabled first responders
The beer brand on Tuesday announced its commitment of $3 million in academic scholarships for the families of fallen or disabled first responders.
The beer brand on Tuesday announced its commitment of $3 million in academic scholarships for the families of fallen or disabled first responders.
American express reports record quarter
The company's profits exceeded expectations, and it is optimistic about attracting younger cardholders, as millennials and Gen-Z customers represent the fastest-growing demographic for Amex.
The company's profits exceeded expectations, and it is optimistic about attracting younger cardholders, as millennials and Gen-Z customers represent the fastest-growing demographic for Amex.
CVS pulls popular cold medicines from store shelves
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
The move will impact certain common oral cough and cold products. It comes after an FDA advisory panel determined that a main active ingredient doesn't work.
Rite Aid closing nearly 100 stores as part of bankruptcy; here's the list
Rite Aid has more than 2,200 locations in 17 states. The company said in its bankruptcy court filing that it also may close additional stores.
Rite Aid has more than 2,200 locations in 17 states. The company said in its bankruptcy court filing that it also may close additional stores.
Costco CEO to step down from popular wholesaler after 11 years at the helm
Costco COO Ron Vachris has been tapped take over. Vachris started with the company over 40 years ago as a forklift driver and has worked his way up into management.
Costco COO Ron Vachris has been tapped take over. Vachris started with the company over 40 years ago as a forklift driver and has worked his way up into management.
UH freshman, food truck owner stands out for National Women's Small Business Month
October is National Women's Small Business Month and we're highlighting a University of Houston freshman who is the owner of not one but two food trucks in the city
October is National Women's Small Business Month and we're highlighting a University of Houston freshman who is the owner of not one but two food trucks in the city
UH student owns two food trucks
October is national women's small business month and we're highlighting a University of Houston freshman who is the owner of not one but two food trucks in the city. FOX 26's Jade Flury gave us the details on the sweet story!
October is national women's small business month and we're highlighting a University of Houston freshman who is the owner of not one but two food trucks in the city. FOX 26's Jade Flury gave us the details on the sweet story!
Here are the states with the most student loan debt
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
The average overall student debt has increased by 106% or 6.6% each year over 16 years.
Social Security COLA 2024 may impact your taxes in a big way
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.
The 2024 Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) increase aligns with early estimates based on inflation figures for the previous three months.