GM ordered to recall 5.9 million trucks & SUVs for Takata airbags
Before you get on the road for Thanksgiving, no matter what type of vehicle you drive, you should check to see if you have a recalled Takata airbag and have it repaired.
U.S. tells General Motors to recall nearly 6 million trucks over Takata airbag issue
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has ordered General Motors to recall nearly 6 million pickup trucks over issues with an airbag inflator.
Local group says Houstonians slowly taking advantage of free rent payments to avoid eviction
In response, the Gulf Coast Community Services Association offered hands-on help Saturday morning during a drive-through event meant to help clear up confusion and increase participation.
Yelp will start posting 'Racist Business Alerts'
Yelp, the business review site, announced it will post alerts on the pages of businesses accused of racism. Some say it could prevent discrimination, others worry the warnings could be misused.
Black Friday travel deals offer discounts for trips next year
Companies are offering Black Friday travel deals for trips next year.
Report: 12M Americans to lose jobless benefits day after Christmas
According to findings by The Century Foundation, a policy research institute, 12 million workers will be on one of two main CARES Act programs — Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) and Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation (PEUC) — when funding expires on Dec. 26.
How holiday shoppers can support Houston's minority-owned businesses
A new survey says Houston shoppers want to support minority-owned businesses this holiday season.
Oreo to release gluten-free cookie in 2021
Oreo has announced it will be releasing a gluten-free version in January 2021.
Baskin-Robbins brings back 'Turkey Cake' with ice cream stuffing and sugar-cone legs
Dessert lovers will want to go ham on this Thanksgiving turkey.
Black Friday shopping being ‘reinvented’ by major retailers amid COVID-19
Black Friday will look differently this year amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Texas oyster industry starts its season slowed by the COVID-19 pandemic
The Texas oyster season started, quietly, this year, while many of us have been riveted by presidential politics. Like so many others, the oyster business is struggling to make ends meet, during the pandemic.
Nike to release self-lacing Air Jordan 11 in December
The revolutionary new self-lacing Air Jordans also change color and feature flashing lights on the sides.
Survey says Houston holiday shoppers will spend less, but shop more socially aware
Accenture's 2020 Holiday Shopping survey polled shoppers in 17 metro cities, including Houston. They found holiday shopping will look different this year.
Red Lobster opens its first 'ghost kitchen' in Chicago
Red Lobster announced the opening of its first "ghost kitchen" location in Chicago, embracing a new style of restaurant focused entirely on fulfilling delivery orders for customers and forgoing the traditional dine-in or takeout models.
‘Chipotle Digital Kitchen’: Chipotle to open its first digital-only restaurant
The restaurant chain announced plans to open its first-ever digital-only restaurant that will offer delivery and pick-up orders only.
Survey says Houston holiday shoppers will spend less, but shop more socially aware
In Houston, the study found spending will be down about $100, as shoppers expect to spend an average of $583, down from $681 last year. And they found 85% of Houstonians plan to shop online, with 45% shopping only online. 57% say they'll do some shopping in stores. And early online sales, such as Amazon Prime Day in October, are why they're shopping earlier this year.
2020 Christmas shipping deadlines: Here's when you need to mail gifts
The pressure to deliver those holiday gifts on time has increased exponentially for retailers and carriers as the coronavirus pandemic has more people shopping online and requiring delivery services in order to receive their items.
YETI recalls 15K traveler mugs due to burn hazard, offers full refund
The hazard is due to the lid’s magnet slider, which could eject hot contents and potentially cause burns, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Ring recalls 350,000 video doorbells after some catch fire
Ring has recalled 350,000 video doorbell cameras because they could catch fire if installed incorrectly. It has received 23 reports of doorbells catching fire and eight reports of minor burns.
Cheers! Costco is selling a 3-liter bottle of its own prosecco
Costco is selling a 3-liter bottle of prosecco, because why not?