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.
Purina recalls more dog food over potentially elevated levels of vitamin D
Purina issued the first recall last month after 2 dogs exhibited signs of vitamin D toxicity.
Purina issued the first recall last month after 2 dogs exhibited signs of vitamin D toxicity.
Facebook parent Meta to lay off 10K workers
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Facebook-parent Meta is slashing another 10,000 jobs and will not fill 5,000 open positions as the social media pioneer cuts costs.
Pi Day 2023: Where to get freebies and deals on pizza, pie and more
Tuesday, March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi, and some restaurants are offering deals in celebration.
Tuesday, March 14 is National Pi Day, the annual celebration of the mathematical constant Pi, and some restaurants are offering deals in celebration.
Ford recalling 18 F-150 Lightning electric pickups after battery fire
Ford said it became aware of the issue when a truck parked in a holding lot at the Dearborn, Michigan, factory caught fire.
Ford said it became aware of the issue when a truck parked in a holding lot at the Dearborn, Michigan, factory caught fire.
Cruise Craze bringing more ships, terminal upgrades to Galveston
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on when you should book your cruise if you're looking at heading out.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on when you should book your cruise if you're looking at heading out.
Galveston Port seeing booming sales, new ships, terminal upgrades
Cruise lines say sales are rolling in, and the Port of Galveston awaits new ships.
Cruise lines say sales are rolling in, and the Port of Galveston awaits new ships.
California bank collapse may be cautionary tale for other small, regional banks
The collapse of California's Silicon Valley Bank is raising questions whether it was a unique problem, or a symptom of more to come.
The collapse of California's Silicon Valley Bank is raising questions whether it was a unique problem, or a symptom of more to come.