High levels of BPA found in name-brand sports bras, shirts, advocacy group says
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
BPA is used to make certain types of plastics and is widely used in almost every industry.
E-bikes sold at Amazon, Walmart recalled due to fire, explosion hazards
The recalled e-bikes were sold at Amazon, eBay, Walmart and other retailers.
The recalled e-bikes were sold at Amazon, eBay, Walmart and other retailers.
Texas Comptroller: Texas legislature expected to have $27 billion in extra funds this upcoming session
Texas lawmakers will have a lot of money to comb through in January. State Comptroller Glenn Hegar tells FOX 26 that he predicts an extra $27 billion will be available in the state surplus - all due to inflation, and high tax revenues.
Texas lawmakers will have a lot of money to comb through in January. State Comptroller Glenn Hegar tells FOX 26 that he predicts an extra $27 billion will be available in the state surplus - all due to inflation, and high tax revenues.
High inflation has US consumers falling behind on their bills
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
High inflation has US consumers falling behind on their bills
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Inflation reached another 40-year high, up 8.2% over a year ago.
Kroger in talks to buy rival Albertsons: reports
Albertsons shares rose and were briefly halted Thursday morning after reports of the potential merger surfaced.
Albertsons shares rose and were briefly halted Thursday morning after reports of the potential merger surfaced.
Elon Musk sells $1M worth of 'Burnt Hair' fragrance
Musk said Boring Company sold 10K bottles of the perfume at $100 each.
Musk said Boring Company sold 10K bottles of the perfume at $100 each.
US inflation accelerated in September, keeping pressure on households
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Consumer prices rose 8.2% in September compared with a year earlier.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, avoid these common mistakes
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some Smart Sense on how to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
Medicare Open Enrollment begins October 15, avoid these common mistakes
How to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
How to avoid the most common mistake during Medicare open enrollment.
Kohl’s stores to close on Thanksgiving
Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.
Stores will be closed for the holiday, but shoppers can find Black Friday deals online all week long.
Roughly 60-year-old water pump fails; 2 Texas towns left days without water
People living in Hull and Daisetta, Texas have been without drinking water for more than four days.
People living in Hull and Daisetta, Texas have been without drinking water for more than four days.
Biggest Social Security increase in 40 years expected this week
A hike of 8.7% is expected to be announced this week to help recipients keep up with inflation.
A hike of 8.7% is expected to be announced this week to help recipients keep up with inflation.
FCC taking aim to curb growing number of scam robotexts, robocalls
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how experts are working to curb this spread.
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on how experts are working to curb this spread.
FCC taking aim to curb growing number of scam robotexts, robocalls
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars.
Scam robotexts have surged, bilking consumers out of billions of dollars.
Amazon to hire 150,000 full-time, part-time, seasonal workers for the holiday season
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
The announcement, made Thursday, shows the e-commerce behemoth is taking a less conservative approach to its holiday planning than Walmart.
New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with experts for some Smart Sense on what to expect from this trend.
New car prices may start coming down soon, analysts say
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September.
Average new and used car prices dropped slightly in September.
Renter gets $7,000 water bill; who's responsible for leaks?
A Missouri City renter turned to FOX 26 after she received a $7,000 water bill in the mail.
A Missouri City renter turned to FOX 26 after she received a $7,000 water bill in the mail.
Requested a late-filing tax extension? The deadline is looming closer
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.
The IRS is urging Americans who received a late-filing extension to submit their 2021 tax returns before the Oct. 17 deadline.