How to avoid porch pirates, shop safely online, with tips from Houston police
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s also the season of thieves looking to take advantage. The Houston Police Department is encouraging everyone to stay safe with some tips of their own.
With the holiday shopping season in full swing, it’s also the season of thieves looking to take advantage. The Houston Police Department is encouraging everyone to stay safe with some tips of their own.
Every Starbucks drink is half off on Thursday – here’s how to get the deal
The Starbucks deal, which includes its new holiday beverages, is good only for a period of time on Thursday.
The Starbucks deal, which includes its new holiday beverages, is good only for a period of time on Thursday.
Heated blankets recalled over fire, burn hazards, CPSC says
There have been several reports of the heated blankets burning, melting or overheating.
There have been several reports of the heated blankets burning, melting or overheating.
Many SNAP applicants face delays for food assistance
Whistleblowers report 60,000 SNAP applicants face delays.
Whistleblowers report 60,000 SNAP applicants face delays.
Protein bars recalled after hairnets, shrink wrap found inside, FDA says
Certain whey protein bars have been recalled because they may contain “foreign material," including disposable hairnets, shrink wrap and parchment paper, according to a notice from the FDA.
Certain whey protein bars have been recalled because they may contain “foreign material," including disposable hairnets, shrink wrap and parchment paper, according to a notice from the FDA.
Deadly salmonella outbreak linked to contaminated pre-cut cantaloupe
U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source.
U.S. health officials say consumers should not eat pre-cut cantaloupe if they don’t know the source.
Firefighters warn of fire risk from lithium-ion batteries used in many eletronics
Firefighters say they're seeing more fires from lithium-ion batteries.
Firefighters say they're seeing more fires from lithium-ion batteries.
Buying gifts online? BBB warns of new 'discreet shipping' fees scam
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
The season of buying online and having packages shipped to your home is in full swing. But scammers are also looking to get your money, the Better Business Bureau warned.
Dollars and Sense - Worried the holidays could affect your budget?
Worried the holidays could blow your budget? Tune in for our Dollars and Sense Holiday Savings Guide tonight at 6:30 on the FOX 26 Houston livestream. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has secrets to help you save money on gifts and travel, why some gifts are exploding into flames, and see how fast she was flocked by airline scammers at the airport.
Worried the holidays could blow your budget? Tune in for our Dollars and Sense Holiday Savings Guide tonight at 6:30 on the FOX 26 Houston livestream. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has secrets to help you save money on gifts and travel, why some gifts are exploding into flames, and see how fast she was flocked by airline scammers at the airport.
Working mom's tearful confession on family living paycheck to paycheck goes viral: 'I don't know what to do'
Pennsylvania mom and registered nurse Mackenzie Moan's viral TikTok about her family's financial struggles has led others to raise their voices about the high cost of living.
Pennsylvania mom and registered nurse Mackenzie Moan's viral TikTok about her family's financial struggles has led others to raise their voices about the high cost of living.
Tips that help delivery drivers this season: ‘You can definitely help us out’
Whether you’re expecting packages from your post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz or holiday gifts from your loved ones, keeping these tips in mind will help make your delivery driver’s job easier.
Whether you’re expecting packages from your post-Thanksgiving shopping blitz or holiday gifts from your loved ones, keeping these tips in mind will help make your delivery driver’s job easier.
Gift ideas for tweens
Steve Noviello shares some holiday gift ideas for tweens.
Steve Noviello shares some holiday gift ideas for tweens.
Difficult housing market forces divorced couples to live together: 'Feels like the impossible'
The difficulty of finding another home has also dissuaded some couples from actually filing and making the divorce official.
The difficulty of finding another home has also dissuaded some couples from actually filing and making the divorce official.
US gas prices have either declined or held steady for 10 weeks straight. Here's why
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
Gas prices have fallen or remained steady since September 19 — marking about a 70-day trajectory of decline.
New banking services aimed at protecting seniors from fraud
Charlie accounts for seniors offer fraud protection services.
Charlie accounts for seniors offer fraud protection services.
Giving Tuesday: Donors speak about what moves them, how they plan end-of-year donations
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
Why do they give? Americans with a variety of life experiences shared about why they give, which organizations they choose to support, and how they plan their giving throughout the year.
Amazon prepares Cyber?Monday deals for buyers
As Cyber Monday approaches, Amazon gears up with enticing deals for consumers. Fox26's Shelby Rose interviews a senior manager to provide insights into what buyers can expect on the much-anticipated Cyber Monday.
As Cyber Monday approaches, Amazon gears up with enticing deals for consumers. Fox26's Shelby Rose interviews a senior manager to provide insights into what buyers can expect on the much-anticipated Cyber Monday.
Cantaloupe salmonella outbreak causes deaths, illnesses across 32 states
A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has expanded, with cases reported in 32 states and Canada.
A deadly salmonella outbreak linked to cantaloupes has expanded, with cases reported in 32 states and Canada.
Honda recalls more than 300K vehicles over missing seat belt piece
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Honda says the pretensioners — which tighten seat belts in place upon impact — may be missing a rivet. This means passengers may not be properly restrained in a crash.
Travel Tuesday deals: How to score big savings on flights, hotels and more
Booking now for 2024 trips is a 'really good way to go,' says one expert.
Booking now for 2024 trips is a 'really good way to go,' says one expert.