Local Houston, minority business could become suppliers, vendors for College Football Playoffs in 2024

Houston is hosting the College Football Playoffs in 2024 and the Houston Host Committee wants to give local businesses a chance to shine with the Buy Houston: By Houston Supplier Diversity program!

College Football Playoff Committee launched 'Buy Houston: By Houston' Supplier Program
video

Houston continues to host some of the biggest sporting events in the world! Next year, we've got the College Football Playoff National Championship to look forward to and the host committee is busy working on ways to get the community involved. Houston Host Committee president Chris Massey tells us more about the new program being launched today.

Knowing how insurance rates are calculated could save drivers money: survey

Roughly 80% of American drivers surveyed can't identify the factors used to determine car insurance rate, a survey by the Zebra said. This knowledge gap could be costing them on their auto insurance premiums.

These are the cities you can earn six figures in and still be broke

A new study found that in 16 of the 100 largest U.S. metros, a family of three earning a $100,000 annual income would spend more on the basics than what they earn. California cities made up half of the list.

Supreme Court allows $6 billion in payments to continue in student loan relief case

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) has declined to block a $6 billion student loan settlement involving more than 200,000 students who accused their schools of fraudulent activity. But not all borrowers qualify for relief. Here’s what you need to know.

What happens when you close a credit card?

Some aspects of a person's credit score will be affected immediately upon closing an account.

Talking Pipes & Plumbing with John Moore Services
video

As part of National Plumbing Day, FOX 26?s Ruben Dominguez catches up with the unsung heroes who without them, our lives would be filthy.

Bed Bath & Beyond bankruptcy: Coupons expiring, return deadlines

The time to use your Bed Bath & Beyond coupon or return an unwanted item is running out. Here are the deadlines to know.

IKEA announces $2.2B US investment, 17 new stores

Ikea executives said the locations of the new U.S. stores are still being determined but hinted at a particular region where the company is seeing demand.

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation pledges $2M for entrepreneur grants, student scholarships

Beyoncé's BeyGOOD Foundation is committing $2 million to support entrepreneurs and students in select cities along her Renaissance Tour route through luncheons and scholarship funds. Here's how entrepreneurs can apply for a grant.

Mortgage rates rise, add to affordability issues

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate increased to 6.39%. Higher rates and low housing supply is putting affordability constraints on would-be homebuyers. But there are still ways to find the best rate.

Home price growth continues to slow down: Fannie Mae

Home prices increased by 4.7% year-over-year in Q1 2023. However, that marked a significant slowdown from annual growth in the previous quarter. Still, low home supply and high mortgage rates have raised affordability issues for potential home buyers. Here’s what you need to know.