Costs of raising your own farm fresh eggs, laying out the numbers
We rented chickens for five weeks to raise after the price of eggs began increasing to high prices. So what's needed to raise your own chickens for farm fresh eggs?
We rented chickens for five weeks to raise after the price of eggs began increasing to high prices. So what's needed to raise your own chickens for farm fresh eggs?
How discount grocery stores can help shoppers save more money
Many shoppers are switching to discount grocery stores to save money and beat inflation.
Many shoppers are switching to discount grocery stores to save money and beat inflation.
FTC wants to make it easier to cancel free trials and subscription plans
Under a newly proposed “click to cancel" rule, the FTC wants to make canceling that monthly subscription plan as easy as it was to sign up.
Under a newly proposed “click to cancel" rule, the FTC wants to make canceling that monthly subscription plan as easy as it was to sign up.
Hyundai, Kia recalls vehicles over fire risk; owners urged to park outside
The recall affects Hyundai vehicles, including the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and 2023 Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid, and the 2022 and 2023 Santa Cruz. The only Kia affected is the Carnival minivan from 2022 and 2023.
The recall affects Hyundai vehicles, including the 2019 to 2023 Santa Fe, the 2021 to 2023 Santa Fe Hybrid, the 2022 and 2023 Santa Fe Plug-in hybrid, and the 2022 and 2023 Santa Cruz. The only Kia affected is the Carnival minivan from 2022 and 2023.
Panicked call from a relative could be scammers cloning their voice, FTC warns
The FTC issued a warning this week about voice cloning, in which a bad actor uses AI to fool the person on the other end of the phone line.
The FTC issued a warning this week about voice cloning, in which a bad actor uses AI to fool the person on the other end of the phone line.
Eyedrop recall: Two more people die amid outbreak of bacteria
Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.
Three people have died from the outbreak, eight patients have suffered vision loss, and four others have had to have their eyeballs removed, according to the CDC.
What the latest study on coffee says about heart risk
New research finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart rhythm that results in extra beats.
New research finds that drinking caffeinated coffee did not significantly affect one kind of heart rhythm that results in extra beats.
How housing market across the country is trending as prices dropped for first time in years
Home prices in Houston dropped in February for the first time in nearly three years after values rose during the pandemic. It?s a similar situation in other parts of the country.
Home prices in Houston dropped in February for the first time in nearly three years after values rose during the pandemic. It?s a similar situation in other parts of the country.
More people are delaying paying up front
An increasing number of shoppers are leaning on buy now, pay later services -- with many using it to foot the bill for groceries.
An increasing number of shoppers are leaning on buy now, pay later services -- with many using it to foot the bill for groceries.
How discount grocery stores can help shoppers save more money
How is a discount grocery store different from other grocery stores? And how are they able to offer low prices? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense in her story.
How is a discount grocery store different from other grocery stores? And how are they able to offer low prices? FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense in her story.
Houston's most expensive home, according to Zillow; take a glimpse inside
If you're driving along west Houston, come across this palace by Buffalo Bayou, and wonder "who lives in there?" It could be you if you can afford $36 million.
If you're driving along west Houston, come across this palace by Buffalo Bayou, and wonder "who lives in there?" It could be you if you can afford $36 million.
Texas ranks among top 20 states where people are quitting jobs
The U.S. economy continues to recover, as does the labor shortage, and a recent study showed Texas has the 20th highest job resignation rates in the country.
The U.S. economy continues to recover, as does the labor shortage, and a recent study showed Texas has the 20th highest job resignation rates in the country.
Jackie Kennedy’s former Washington, DC, home hits market for $26.5 million
The Georgetown mansion is one of the properties where the former first lady stayed following President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination.
The Georgetown mansion is one of the properties where the former first lady stayed following President John F. Kennedy's 1963 assassination.
2023 best places to live in the US based on affordability, schools
Niche has compiled data on the best places to live based on affordable housing, access to schools and millions of resident reviews.
Niche has compiled data on the best places to live based on affordable housing, access to schools and millions of resident reviews.
Some Gerber infant formulas recalled over bacteria concerns
The Gerber formula is being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of a common bacteria.
The Gerber formula is being recalled out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of a common bacteria.
2023 home buyer report shows 81% of millennial first-time home buyers have buyers' regret
Owning your own home is the American dream. But eight out of 10 millennials say becoming a first-time homeowner turned into a nightmare.
Owning your own home is the American dream. But eight out of 10 millennials say becoming a first-time homeowner turned into a nightmare.
Experts share tips to prevent catalytic converter thefts
CARFAX reports the most targeted catalytic converters in Houston and Texas are on trucks and SUVs because they sit higher off the ground. That leaves more room for a thief to get underneath and cut it off. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more tips from experts on what to look out for.
CARFAX reports the most targeted catalytic converters in Houston and Texas are on trucks and SUVs because they sit higher off the ground. That leaves more room for a thief to get underneath and cut it off. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more tips from experts on what to look out for.
Organization breaks ground on new home near Tomball for wounded Afghanistan veteran
On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the war on terror left an indelible mark on thousands of men and women who came home with terrible injuries. However, FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shows how a former soldier near Tomball is getting a new lease on life with a home built specifically for him.
On the 20th anniversary of the U.S. invasion of Iraq, the war on terror left an indelible mark on thousands of men and women who came home with terrible injuries. However, FOX 26?s Tom Zizka shows how a former soldier near Tomball is getting a new lease on life with a home built specifically for him.
Catalytic converter thefts spiking, which cars in Houston are being targeted the most
As thieves continue to steal catalytic converters right off the bottoms of cars and trucks, flipping them for hundreds of dollars, a new report shows the most vehicles hit in Houston. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
As thieves continue to steal catalytic converters right off the bottoms of cars and trucks, flipping them for hundreds of dollars, a new report shows the most vehicles hit in Houston. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares more.
Catalytic converter thefts in Houston spiked to 153,000 vehicles in 2022
Catalytic converter theft is spiking, as thieves are stealing them right off the bottom of cars and trucks and selling them for quick cash. CARFAX reveals the most targeted vehicles as catalytic converter thefts rise.
Catalytic converter theft is spiking, as thieves are stealing them right off the bottom of cars and trucks and selling them for quick cash. CARFAX reveals the most targeted vehicles as catalytic converter thefts rise.