What is to blame for the disappointing number of new jobs in August?
After months of growth, the economy added a disappointing number of new jobs in August. While headlines are blaming a surging COVID-19 pandemic, some other factors may be in play as well.
After months of growth, the economy added a disappointing number of new jobs in August. While headlines are blaming a surging COVID-19 pandemic, some other factors may be in play as well.
What deals, discounts are worth it this Labor Day weekend, and what you may want to wait on
While you can save big on some items this weekend, you may want to wait to save more on others.
While you can save big on some items this weekend, you may want to wait to save more on others.
What deals, discounts are worth it this Labor Day weekend, and what you may want to wait on
While you can save big on some items this weekend, you may want to wait to save more on others.
While you can save big on some items this weekend, you may want to wait to save more on others.
Harris Co. Pct. 1 Constable Rosen, NACA launch new efforts to stop evictions
With so many renters facing eviction now that the CDC eviction moratorium has been thrown out, new efforts are being made to keep renters in their homes.
With so many renters facing eviction now that the CDC eviction moratorium has been thrown out, new efforts are being made to keep renters in their homes.
Harris Co. Pct. 1 Constable Rosen, NACA launch new efforts to stop evictions
With so many renters facing eviction now that the CDC eviction moratorium has been thrown out, new efforts are being made to keep renters in their homes.
With so many renters facing eviction now that the CDC eviction moratorium has been thrown out, new efforts are being made to keep renters in their homes.
PetSmart recalls dog bowls over laceration risk
PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.
PetSmart has already received three reports of consumers receiving cuts, scratches.
REPORT: More than 100,000 Houston customers had power shut off this summer
Since the Public Utility Commission lifted the ban on shutting off residential utlities in June, there's been a surge in people losing power, and air conditioning, during these hot summer months.
Since the Public Utility Commission lifted the ban on shutting off residential utlities in June, there's been a surge in people losing power, and air conditioning, during these hot summer months.
Should employers 'lease' your home office if you work from home?
As the stubborn COVID pandemic pushes some employers to adjust their 'return to work' plans, working from home will remain a necessity for a lot of people. If that arrangement becomes a new normal, for some, there's an argument suggesting employees should be paid for the space they provide.
As the stubborn COVID pandemic pushes some employers to adjust their 'return to work' plans, working from home will remain a necessity for a lot of people. If that arrangement becomes a new normal, for some, there's an argument suggesting employees should be paid for the space they provide.
Where Hurricane Ida evacuees can find shelter, food, clothing
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with Hurricane Ida evacuees and shares where people who have been displaced by Hurricane Ida can get help.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with Hurricane Ida evacuees and shares where people who have been displaced by Hurricane Ida can get help.
Ida idles oil production on busy gulf coast
Oil prices rose slightly in the hours after the energy industry found itself right in the path of Hurricane Ida. Offshore drilling and onshore processing were both affected by the storm.
Oil prices rose slightly in the hours after the energy industry found itself right in the path of Hurricane Ida. Offshore drilling and onshore processing were both affected by the storm.
BBB: Watch out for Ida donation scams
Seeing the images of the devastation in New Orleans, you may want to donate to help. But scammers seize on disasters to squeeze you out of your money.
Seeing the images of the devastation in New Orleans, you may want to donate to help. But scammers seize on disasters to squeeze you out of your money.
Beware of Hurricane Ida fundraising scams
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with the Better Business Bureau about the potential scams coming your way in the name of Hurricane Ida victims.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with the Better Business Bureau about the potential scams coming your way in the name of Hurricane Ida victims.
Dog food recalled over salmonella, listeria concerns
Traces of salmonella, listeria were revealed during testing, according to the FDA.
Traces of salmonella, listeria were revealed during testing, according to the FDA.
Hurricane Ida brings 'nightmare scenario' for gas prices
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
Houston-Harris County rent aid offers back-up eviction moratorium
While Houston and Harris County don't have local eviction moratoriums, one rental assistance program can serve as one.
While Houston and Harris County don't have local eviction moratoriums, one rental assistance program can serve as one.
Houston, Harris County rent aid offers back-up eviction moratorium
While Houston and Harris County don't have local eviction moratoriums, one rental assistance program can serve as one.
While Houston and Harris County don't have local eviction moratoriums, one rental assistance program can serve as one.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated workers $200 a month, could other companies follow suit?
Delta Airlines has announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage, and won't give them paid sick leave for contracting COVID-19.
Delta Airlines has announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage, and won't give them paid sick leave for contracting COVID-19.
Hoverboard battery packs sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon recalled over fire hazard
Razor issued a recall for 237,000 lithium-ion GLW battery packs.
Razor issued a recall for 237,000 lithium-ion GLW battery packs.
Hunger crisis still lingers from COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Harvey
Target Hunger is launching a mobile food pantry to help so many families still struggling with not having enough to eat.
Target Hunger is launching a mobile food pantry to help so many families still struggling with not having enough to eat.
Couple says they had COVID symptoms hours after returning from cruise
Carnival Cruise Lines confirms a passenger on a cruise that left Galveston in late July has died from COVID-19, despite the cruise line's vaccination requirements. And as COVID cases surge, more people are cancelling or changing travel plans this fall.
Carnival Cruise Lines confirms a passenger on a cruise that left Galveston in late July has died from COVID-19, despite the cruise line's vaccination requirements. And as COVID cases surge, more people are cancelling or changing travel plans this fall.