Sweating your utility bills? New assistance available
The only thing hotter than the temperatures outside are the utility bills that come with them.
The only thing hotter than the temperatures outside are the utility bills that come with them.
After Big Freeze blackouts, Texas power grid challenged during triple-digit heatwave
As blistering, triple-digit heat is testing the limits of the Texas power grid, ERCOT is warning Texans to conserve as much electricity use, as possible. Under normal circumstances, such a warning to conserve would, probably, be a worrisome inconvenience.
As blistering, triple-digit heat is testing the limits of the Texas power grid, ERCOT is warning Texans to conserve as much electricity use, as possible. Under normal circumstances, such a warning to conserve would, probably, be a worrisome inconvenience.
Utility assistance available to keep homes cool
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on ways you can get assistance to keep your home cool during the Texas heat wave.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on ways you can get assistance to keep your home cool during the Texas heat wave.
Costco raises prices on food court soft drinks, chicken bake
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Wholesale retailer Costco reported June net sales of $22.78B.
Slurpee Day is back: 7-Eleven celebrates 95th birthday with drink giveaway, $1 snacks
This year, you can get a free Slurpee at all Speedway and Stripes stores, too.
This year, you can get a free Slurpee at all Speedway and Stripes stores, too.
Why the crypto plunge is a cautionary tale for public pension funds
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.
The plunge in prices for Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies in recent weeks provides a cautionary tale for the handful of public pension funds that have dipped their toes in the crypto pool over the past few years.
Baby formula shortage: Production resumes at troubled Abbott factory
Damage from severe thunderstorms including flooding had forced the Michigan plant to halt operations in mid-June just two weeks after restarting production with additional sanitizing and safety protocols.
Damage from severe thunderstorms including flooding had forced the Michigan plant to halt operations in mid-June just two weeks after restarting production with additional sanitizing and safety protocols.
Price of forever stamps increasing July 10
Heads up — the price of stamps is about to go up again.
Heads up — the price of stamps is about to go up again.
Record numbers of students attending Historically Black Colleges, Universities
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan and intern Jada Pierre give us a look at why more Black students are choosing HBCU's.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan and intern Jada Pierre give us a look at why more Black students are choosing HBCU's.
Inflation forcing many Houstonians to choose between essentials such as buying gas or food
Hundreds of Houstonians are seeking help as the Houston Food Bank rolls out a new effort in Northeast Houston.
Hundreds of Houstonians are seeking help as the Houston Food Bank rolls out a new effort in Northeast Houston.
Record numbers of students attending Historically Black Colleges, Universities
A look at why more Black students are choosing HBCU's.
A look at why more Black students are choosing HBCU's.
Workshop to be held on helping residents with payment on electric, gas, water bills
Need help paying your utility bills? Houston-area residents will be able to get help through a workshop held on Saturday!
Need help paying your utility bills? Houston-area residents will be able to get help through a workshop held on Saturday!
Inflation, expenses rise sharply as priorities for most Americans, poll finds
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
Most Americans expressed little confidence in Republicans and Democrats to focus on issues important to them or an ability to work together and get things done.
Ford issues recall, asks SUV owners park outside over engine fire concerns
The company also announced Friday that it’s recalling another 100,000 SUVs in the U.S. for a different problem that also causes engine fires.
The company also announced Friday that it’s recalling another 100,000 SUVs in the U.S. for a different problem that also causes engine fires.
US employers add a solid 372,000 jobs in sign of resilience
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
America’s employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will likely spur the Federal Reserve to keep sharply raising interest rates.
Clam recall: Bumble Bee smoked clams contaminated with ‘forever chemicals,’ FDA says
Studies have linked "forever chemicals" to several health issues, including increased cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, developmental effects and cancer.
Studies have linked "forever chemicals" to several health issues, including increased cholesterol levels, high blood pressure and pre-eclampsia in pregnant women, developmental effects and cancer.
Marriott confirms another data breach at one of its hotels
Marriott International has confirmed yet another data breach exposing the company's business files. The hackers reportedly stole around 20 gigabytes of data from a computer at the hotel's Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Maryland.
Marriott International has confirmed yet another data breach exposing the company's business files. The hackers reportedly stole around 20 gigabytes of data from a computer at the hotel's Baltimore-Washington International Airport in Baltimore, Maryland.
Here's how much money you need to make to be happy living in the US, according to study
The individual income level for “life satisfaction” in North America was found to be significantly higher than the annual income of the average American.
The individual income level for “life satisfaction” in North America was found to be significantly higher than the annual income of the average American.
Texas Utility Help can help low-income Texans pay utility bills
Texas homeowners and renters may submit an application for Texas Utility Help if their household income is at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, and they meet other eligibility criteria.
Texas homeowners and renters may submit an application for Texas Utility Help if their household income is at or below 150% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines, and they meet other eligibility criteria.
Available resources for Houston-area seniors struggling with inflation
Many senior citizens, especially those on fixed incomes, say high inflation is making it harder to put food on the table or pay for prescriptions, and it is forcing them to make tough financial decisions.
Many senior citizens, especially those on fixed incomes, say high inflation is making it harder to put food on the table or pay for prescriptions, and it is forcing them to make tough financial decisions.