Budweiser Clydesdales will no longer shorten their tails, company says

Budweiser parent company Anheuser-Busch InBev announced Wednesday that its iconic Clydesdales will no longer have their tails shortened using a common, yet controversial, procedure that has drawn the ire of animal activists.

Cake sold at Walmart recalled over undeclared allergen

Cake slices sold at Walmart stores nationwide are being recalled because they have an undeclared allergen and could pose a serious risk to some customers, federal health officials warned. 

TikTok videos show would-be thieves how to steal from stores

Retailers nationwide say theft is costing them almost $100 billion a year and in light of some videos posted on social media, they're worried it's going to get worse.

Amazon hiring more than 5,100 employees in Houston area

Amazon has announced they are hiring 250,000 employees across the U.S. for the holiday season in various roles. More than 5,100 employees will be hired in the Houston area.

Buying a car? Here's how to save money
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If the United Auto Workers strike goes on for a while, prepare for more sticker shock on cars. Analysts say it could drive new and used car prices up once again. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has ways to save money when buying a vehicle.

Houston BCycle bike-share program scheduled for closure

A popular bike-share program could be going away very soon. In fact, a plan is already in place to pull the plug.

FOX 26 Consumer Alert
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Clorox products are in short supply following a cyberattack, some portable generators from Generac are being recalled, and Katy Perry is selling her music catalog for a whopping $225 million.

Here's how much it costs to raise a child in Texas

Having the money to raise a child is never cheap, but a new study is showing it's going to cost even more.

Changes to the FAFSA form for 2023
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense about the changes coming to the FAFSA form for 2023.

Clorox warns of product shortages after cyberattack

The California-based company's earnings are projected to take a hit "due to the order processing delays and elevated level of product outages" related to the attack, which was discovered on Aug. 14, it disclosed in a regulatory filing.

Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days event in October

Amazon is holding its second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season. Here’s what we know about the Prime Big Deal Days event next month.

Changes to FAFSA form for 2023-24
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If you have a college age student there are big changes to the FAFSA form this year. That's the Free Application for Federal Student Aid and some families may end up paying more while others pay less. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan joins us to explain the changes.

Generac recalls nearly 64,000 units of portable generators due to fire, burn hazard

Generac has issued a recall for close to 64,000 of their portable generators for fire and burn hazards after 27 incidents were reported, including three severe burns.

Portable generators recalled due to burn risk
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A safety recall has been issued for approximately 64,000 portable generac generators, as they pose a burn risk. According to the Product Safety Commission, these generators have faulty fuel tanks that may not vent properly, potentially causing fuel to spray out when in use.