Are hot dogs bad for you?
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This is bun-believable! According to a study, eating a hotdog can take 36 minutes off your life. Dietitian Jenna Stangland shares with us nutritional facts over hot dogs.

Texas rep calls for voters to decide property tax future
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Republican leaders are split over whether they should raise homestead exemptions or compress the tax rate, but those aren't the only plans on the table.

Summer break reluctance: Workers, vacation trends
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Robert Vaughn, the regional director for talent solutions and business consulting firm Robert Half delves into the findings of their recent research, which reveals that a significant number of workers are forgoing their summer vacations.

Mini corn dogs recalled for possible spoilage

The problem was discovered after some consumers complained that the product had an odor, off appearance and unpleasant taste.

Bose recalling 884K speakers over potential fire risk

The recall of the 884,000 bass modules stems from the potential fire hazard that could arise if electrical parts inside them fail, according to an alert from the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). It was announced on Thursday.

Buying a car anytime soon?
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Personal finance expert Dan Roccato shares tips for anyone looking to buy a car right now and how you can save money

Online retailer Overstock to rebrand itself as Bed Bath & Beyond

The online retailer Overstock is dumping its name. Here's how Bed Bath & Beyond will live on for consumers in the U.S. and Canada.

Houston families waiting years for their loved one?s grave markers
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Laying a marker on a grave is a way to honor a lost loved one. However, several people tell FOX 26 their grief for lost relatives is being compounded. Some say they?ve waited as long as two years but haven?t received the grave markers they?ve paid for.

Safety experts say many accessories could make child car seats unsafe

Child advocates warn most car seat accessories are not safety tested and added accessories can compromise the way a seat is designed to protect the child.

Tips for car seat safety for your kids
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Before you buckle your kids in a car seat for a road trip this holiday weekend, a warning about toys and items to make them more comfortable. The Centers for Disease Control says nearly 60% of car seats are misused in a way that can reduce their safety. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has Smart Sense to help keep your kids safe.

Townsend Farms Inc. voluntarily recalls mango chunks, products sold at Kroger Stores

Townsend Farms Inc. out of an abundance of caution voluntarily recalled specific frozen fruit products linked to mango chunks due to potential listeria contamination.

Homeownership is the new hot wedding gift

Newlyweds are asking for cash to help with buying their first house in lieu of more traditional wedding presents.

Houston waiting years for their loved one’s grave markers
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Laying a marker on a grave is a way to honor a lost loved one. However, several people tell FOX 26 their grief for lost relatives is being compounded. Some say they’ve waited as long as two years but haven’t received the grave markers they’ve paid for.

Nasty nuisance leaves Brazoria Co. neighbors outraged
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It's a dangerous nasty nuisance residents say they?ve known about for years. So, why haven't Brazoria County officials done something to help residents living around it? FOX 26's Randy Wallace tells the full story about a house no one wants to live next to.