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.
Egg prices so high, Dollar Tree pulls them from shelves completely
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Eggs will make a return to Dollar Tree when prices fall.
Potential tequila shortage could impact your next margarita due to Mexico's extreme dryness
Extreme weather during the past few years in Mexico and other areas of the world has hurt agave crop production.
Extreme weather during the past few years in Mexico and other areas of the world has hurt agave crop production.
Frozen fruit sold at Trader Joe's, other stores recalled over risk of Hepatitis A contamination
Scenic Fruit Company has recalled frozen organic strawberries and frozen organic tropical fruit blend due to a possible risk of Hepatitis A contamination.
Scenic Fruit Company has recalled frozen organic strawberries and frozen organic tropical fruit blend due to a possible risk of Hepatitis A contamination.
Eye drops recall: Deadly bacteria outbreak linked to vision loss, removal of eyeballs
It’s the first time the rare and “extensively” drug-resistant bacteria has spread in the U.S.
It’s the first time the rare and “extensively” drug-resistant bacteria has spread in the U.S.
Chick-fil-A is upping requirements for rewards customers to earn freebies
The changes takes effect on April 4.
The changes takes effect on April 4.
IKEA customers may be eligible for payment in class-action lawsuit
If you’ve shopped at IKEA in recent years, you may be eligible for payment in a class-action lawsuit.
If you’ve shopped at IKEA in recent years, you may be eligible for payment in a class-action lawsuit.
New FCC rules target spam text messages
Spam text messages are up 500% since 2015, according to the FCC.
Spam text messages are up 500% since 2015, according to the FCC.
Ford recalls 1.5M vehicles to fix leaky brake hoses, faulty windshield wipers
Ford says it's aware of at least one crash linked to the recall.
Ford says it's aware of at least one crash linked to the recall.
AAA: State gas prices averages holding steady; downward trend possible
According to AAA Texas, the statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.06 per gallon. That's the same price that it was on Thursday last week, and is 92 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year.
According to AAA Texas, the statewide gas price average in Texas is $3.06 per gallon. That's the same price that it was on Thursday last week, and is 92 cents less per gallon compared to this day last year.
Ikea recalls over 22K mirrors due to laceration hazard
Ikea is recalling more than 22,000 mirrors that could fall and pose a laceration hazard to customers, according to federal safety regulators.
Ikea is recalling more than 22,000 mirrors that could fall and pose a laceration hazard to customers, according to federal safety regulators.
Study shows what $100K is actually worth in the largest U.S. cities
Shocker: If you live in New York or California, $100,000 may not go very far. But, here’s where it will.
Shocker: If you live in New York or California, $100,000 may not go very far. But, here’s where it will.
Volkswagen introduces its first affordable all-electric vehicle, set for release in 2025
Volkswagen says its new ID. 2all will cost about $27,000.
Volkswagen says its new ID. 2all will cost about $27,000.
Nester app helps homebuyers see repair costs before buying
A new app can help homebuyers see the true cost of buying a home.
A new app can help homebuyers see the true cost of buying a home.
Honda to recall 500,000 vehicles to repair seat belt issue
The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.
The recalls involve some of Honda’s top-selling cars, including the 2017 through 2020 CR-V, the 2018 and 2019 Accord, the 2018 through 2020 Odyssey, and the 2019 Insight.
Texas Rent Relief portal back online after being overwhelmed by applicants
Thousands of Texans were frustrated Tuesday morning when they tried to apply for the latest round of rent and utility assistance through Texas Rent Relief.
Thousands of Texans were frustrated Tuesday morning when they tried to apply for the latest round of rent and utility assistance through Texas Rent Relief.
March Madness brings the Final Four, and scammers, to Houston
March Madness play begins this week, before the NCAA men's basketball tournament ends in Houston for the Final Four. With so much attention expected on the games, scammers will be focused on fans.
March Madness play begins this week, before the NCAA men's basketball tournament ends in Houston for the Final Four. With so much attention expected on the games, scammers will be focused on fans.
Texas Rent Relief re-opening application portal for $96 million
Texas Rent Relief is reopening its application portal on Tuesday, March 14.
Texas Rent Relief is reopening its application portal on Tuesday, March 14.
Texas Rent Relief Program website crashes shortly after reopening
The Texas Rent Relief Program Portal opened Tuesday morning and as expected there were many people rushing to the site.
The Texas Rent Relief Program Portal opened Tuesday morning and as expected there were many people rushing to the site.
Reusable water bottles hold 40,000 times more bacteria than toilet seat, study finds
Reusable bottles can hold twice as many germs as the kitchen sink, four times the amount of bacteria as a computer mouse and 14 times more than a pet bowl.
Reusable bottles can hold twice as many germs as the kitchen sink, four times the amount of bacteria as a computer mouse and 14 times more than a pet bowl.