Best Buy-owned phone service faces angry customers after 3G network shutdown
Several Jitterbug phone users have been unable to make calls on their devices for a few days because of the shutdown. New phones are being offered to customers if their devices aren’t working.
Several Jitterbug phone users have been unable to make calls on their devices for a few days because of the shutdown. New phones are being offered to customers if their devices aren’t working.
Missed the holiday sales? Here’s the best time to buy a new TV
Didn’t have the strength to pull the trigger on a new TV during the most recent holiday season? Fear not, there are plenty of deals coming up for the next couple of months.
Didn’t have the strength to pull the trigger on a new TV during the most recent holiday season? Fear not, there are plenty of deals coming up for the next couple of months.
Who is on the hook for your car's pothole damage? It may not be all on you
"When a vehicle hits a pothole with any kind of force, the tires, wheels and suspension get the brunt of the impact and fixing any of those items is pricey," AAA said.
"When a vehicle hits a pothole with any kind of force, the tires, wheels and suspension get the brunt of the impact and fixing any of those items is pricey," AAA said.
"I'm banned from Walmart over a bag of Reese's," Houston-area woman says after self-checkout "issue"
A Houston-area woman is upset after she says she was banned from Walmart stores for accidentally forgetting to scan a bag of candy at a self-checkout counter at the location off Highway 105 in Montgomery last March.
A Houston-area woman is upset after she says she was banned from Walmart stores for accidentally forgetting to scan a bag of candy at a self-checkout counter at the location off Highway 105 in Montgomery last March.
Free course available to land paid apprenticeships in skilled trades
A free class in Houston prepares candidates to land paid apprenticeships in skilled trades.
A free class in Houston prepares candidates to land paid apprenticeships in skilled trades.
Apprenticeships in high-paying trades
The Houston Gulf Coast Building and Constructions Trade Council is offering a free course to help people land paid apprenticeships for these jobs, which lets them ?earn while they learn." FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports more on how you can apply.
The Houston Gulf Coast Building and Constructions Trade Council is offering a free course to help people land paid apprenticeships for these jobs, which lets them ?earn while they learn." FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports more on how you can apply.
Tesla cuts vehicle prices in bid to boost flagging demand
With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc. slashed prices dramatically Friday on several versions of its electric vehicles, making some of its models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.
With its sales slowing and its stock price tumbling, Tesla Inc. slashed prices dramatically Friday on several versions of its electric vehicles, making some of its models eligible for a new federal tax credit that could help spur buyer interest.
Wendy's is offering free fries for 'Fry-day the 13th'
The fast-food chain said it wants to reinvent Friday the 13th, announcing a number of free food deals that begin Jan. 13 and last throughout the month.
The fast-food chain said it wants to reinvent Friday the 13th, announcing a number of free food deals that begin Jan. 13 and last throughout the month.
Dating or being defrauded? How romance scams target hopeless romantics
The FBI defines a romance scam as a type of fraudulent activity that occurs when a criminal, typically using an online dating platform, gains the trust of a victim through affection and romantic allure.
The FBI defines a romance scam as a type of fraudulent activity that occurs when a criminal, typically using an online dating platform, gains the trust of a victim through affection and romantic allure.
Study finds gas stoves lead to 12.7% of childhood asthma cases
The Consumer Product Safety Commission to consider safety regulations for gas stoves.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission to consider safety regulations for gas stoves.
Consumer Product Safety Commission proposes banning gas stoves
A recent report came out in December that found 12% of childhood asthma cases are linked to the gasses produced when you turn on a gas stove. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more about the safety concerns with gas stoves.
A recent report came out in December that found 12% of childhood asthma cases are linked to the gasses produced when you turn on a gas stove. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains more about the safety concerns with gas stoves.
LG recalls 52,000 giant TVs at risk of ‘serious tip-over’
The 86-inch TVs can become unstable when they’re on the stand, “posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards," the CPSC says.
The 86-inch TVs can become unstable when they’re on the stand, “posing serious tip-over and entrapment hazards," the CPSC says.
Here's how much the average household owes in debts
Over the past year, nearly 30% of Americans say their overall debt has increased.
Over the past year, nearly 30% of Americans say their overall debt has increased.
Goodbye, Sierra Mist. Hello, Starry: Pepsi launches new lemon lime soda
PepsiCo has launched a new lemon-lime soda to replace its Sierra Mist brand, a less popular rival of Coca-Cola’s Sprite.
PepsiCo has launched a new lemon-lime soda to replace its Sierra Mist brand, a less popular rival of Coca-Cola’s Sprite.
Biden does not support gas stove ban, White House says
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
Concerns surrounding indoor air pollutants from gas stoves have made headlines after recent comments by a U.S. consumer safety official.
Chipotle to give 3,100 fans free burritos for a year — here's how to win
Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering the chance to win free entrees for a year to winners of a contest that runs through the end of the week.
Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering the chance to win free entrees for a year to winners of a contest that runs through the end of the week.
Egg prices rise more than 64% in some states
The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs was $3.59 in November, up from $1.72, a year earlier.
The average cost for a dozen grade A eggs was $3.59 in November, up from $1.72, a year earlier.
State agency that oversees Texas power grid needs more money to do its job, Sunset Commission finds
The Public Utility Commission needs more state funding to ensure that Texas’ electric grid doesn’t fail again as it did during the devastating 2021 winter storm, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission said Wednesday.
The Public Utility Commission needs more state funding to ensure that Texas’ electric grid doesn’t fail again as it did during the devastating 2021 winter storm, the Texas Sunset Advisory Commission said Wednesday.
Investigators find most credit card skimmers in Houston
A new financial crime-fighting unit in Texas, the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, says it prevented nearly $50 million in credit card fraud after cracking down on credit card skimming. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with FCIC Director and Chief Investigator Adam Colby on ways to prevent fraud and watch out for skimmers.
A new financial crime-fighting unit in Texas, the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center, says it prevented nearly $50 million in credit card fraud after cracking down on credit card skimming. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with FCIC Director and Chief Investigator Adam Colby on ways to prevent fraud and watch out for skimmers.
Most credit card skimmers recovered in Houston, $50 million of fraud prevented
A new financial crime-fighting unit in Texas says it prevented nearly $50 million in fraud.
A new financial crime-fighting unit in Texas says it prevented nearly $50 million in fraud.