Woman battles homeowners insurance over water damage and mold
A Houston woman has been battling her homeowner's insurance for more than a year over water damage
A Houston woman has been battling her homeowner's insurance for more than a year over water damage
Children's toys 'excessively' coated in lead, other chemicals seized by US officials
A shipment of children’s toys coated in dangerously high levels of lead, cadmium and barium and bound for the U.S. was seized this month, CBP said.
A shipment of children’s toys coated in dangerously high levels of lead, cadmium and barium and bound for the U.S. was seized this month, CBP said.
Study suggests community colleges expand programs that lead to higher income
A new study suggests community colleges should expand certain programs to help more students get higher paying jobs.
A new study suggests community colleges should expand certain programs to help more students get higher paying jobs.
Is community college a good investment for students? future?
FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan looks at a new study looking at how community college can help students more and what local schools are doing to increase their earning potential.
FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan looks at a new study looking at how community college can help students more and what local schools are doing to increase their earning potential.
CDC: Salmonella outbreak linked to onions imported from Mexico
There have been no deaths associated with the outbreak
There have been no deaths associated with the outbreak
FTC warns about ‘Amazon impersonators’ ahead of holiday shopping season
The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a scam involving impersonators pretending to work for Amazon when asking for payments and gift card information.
The Federal Trade Commission is warning Americans about a scam involving impersonators pretending to work for Amazon when asking for payments and gift card information.
Family says they were evicted despite rental assistance payment
A Katy couple with four kids say they’ve been evicted, even though they say the Texas Rent Relief program notified them it paid their back owed rent.
A Katy couple with four kids say they’ve been evicted, even though they say the Texas Rent Relief program notified them it paid their back owed rent.
Family kicked out of their home despite getting approved for rental assistance
A Katy couple with four kids says they?ve been evicted, even though they say the Texas Rent Relief Program notified them, it paid their back owed rent. Rent relief programs were meant to stop evictions in their tracks. So we wanted to know what's going on here?
A Katy couple with four kids says they?ve been evicted, even though they say the Texas Rent Relief Program notified them, it paid their back owed rent. Rent relief programs were meant to stop evictions in their tracks. So we wanted to know what's going on here?
Many families missing child tax credit payments, or getting IRS "error" notices
Many people continue to have problems receiving their child tax credit payments or have received “math error” notices from the IRS.
Many people continue to have problems receiving their child tax credit payments or have received “math error” notices from the IRS.
Procter & Gamble combats inflation with price hikes in most categories
Procter & Gamble, like many other companies, has hiked prices on consumers in order to offset rising costs that have occurred due to supply-chain issues and a shortage of materials and labor coming out of the pandemic.
Procter & Gamble, like many other companies, has hiked prices on consumers in order to offset rising costs that have occurred due to supply-chain issues and a shortage of materials and labor coming out of the pandemic.
Salmonella in poultry: USDA announces steps to help reduce illnesses
The USDA on Tuesday announced several steps to control salmonella in poultry plants in the hope of reducing the number of related illnesses each year.
The USDA on Tuesday announced several steps to control salmonella in poultry plants in the hope of reducing the number of related illnesses each year.
Walmart announces 2021 Black Friday shopping plans: Here's what you need to know
Walmart is bringing back its "Black Friday Deals for Days" events throughout the entire month of November.
Walmart is bringing back its "Black Friday Deals for Days" events throughout the entire month of November.
Pearland woman pays off $63,000 in debt with credit counseling
A credit counselor can usually help you get out of debt faster than on your own, but most people don't seek help.
A credit counselor can usually help you get out of debt faster than on your own, but most people don't seek help.
Chick-fil-A 'secretly' marked up food prices for delivery orders: lawsuit
Chick-fil-A accused of marking up food prices for delivery orders by 25-30%
Chick-fil-A accused of marking up food prices for delivery orders by 25-30%
Amazon to hire 150,000 seasonal workers; 5,900 in the Houston area
Just last month, the online retailer put out a call for 125,000 full and part-time employees, to keep up with everyday business. The upcoming holiday shopping crush will require tens of thousands more.
Just last month, the online retailer put out a call for 125,000 full and part-time employees, to keep up with everyday business. The upcoming holiday shopping crush will require tens of thousands more.
New York man sues Canon for $5M, claims printers don’t scan when ink is low
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
David Leacraft is seeking $5 million from Canon U.S.A. Inc. claiming the company deceptively forces consumers to buy ink cartridges in order to scan documents.
Medicare enrollment begins with more plans and changes; here's how you can find what you need
Open enrollment for Medicare begins Friday. It’s a confusing time for many seniors to figure out which health plan they need.
Open enrollment for Medicare begins Friday. It’s a confusing time for many seniors to figure out which health plan they need.
How to choose the right health plan for you
Medicare enrollment has begun. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some Smart Sense on choosing a plan.
Medicare enrollment has begun. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter has some Smart Sense on choosing a plan.
Butterball ground turkey recalled over possible plastic contamination
Butterball has recalled over 14,000 pounds of its ground turkey because the products may be contaminated with blue plastic, U.S. officials said.
Butterball has recalled over 14,000 pounds of its ground turkey because the products may be contaminated with blue plastic, U.S. officials said.
Social Security checks getting 5.9% boost next year
Seniors and people with disabilities will get a 5.9% increase in their Social Security checks in 2022.
Seniors and people with disabilities will get a 5.9% increase in their Social Security checks in 2022.