Travelers cancel trips amid COVID-19 surge
Many travelers are canceling their travel plans as COVID-19 numbers are peaking.
Many travelers are canceling their travel plans as COVID-19 numbers are peaking.
Starbucks' pumpkin spice lineup gets an in-store release date
Pumpkin spice drinks, baked goods to return on Aug. 24, 2021
Pumpkin spice drinks, baked goods to return on Aug. 24, 2021
Infant toy sold exclusively on Amazon recalled over drowning hazard
The blue plastic bath seats were advertised for babies 6 to 12 months old on Amazon.com.
The blue plastic bath seats were advertised for babies 6 to 12 months old on Amazon.com.
New book published to show resilience of women with troubled pasts, usefulness in business
Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women they call "overcomers," who have overcome a life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or addiction.
Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women they call "overcomers," who have overcome a life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or addiction.
Industrial demand fills millions of square feet of space in Houston
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots and a new report shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots and a new report shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
New book published to show resilience of women with troubled pasts, usefulness in business
Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women that they call overcomers. We're talking about people who have overcome life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or drug addiction are tapping into special skills that these women develop.
Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women that they call overcomers. We're talking about people who have overcome life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or drug addiction are tapping into special skills that these women develop.
Houston industry getting busier
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots. However, we take a look at a new report that shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots. However, we take a look at a new report that shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
FDA sends pet food maker a warning letter after 130 dogs die
Pet food recalls happen more than you might realize. There can be 1 to 4 a month on the FDA website.
Pet food recalls happen more than you might realize. There can be 1 to 4 a month on the FDA website.
American Airlines extends alcohol service pause into 2022
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
Macy’s, Toys'R'Us partner to bring the toy store back into physical locations
Toys"R"Us shops will be opened in 400+ Macy’s stores.
Toys"R"Us shops will be opened in 400+ Macy’s stores.
Hostess recalls hotdog, hamburger buns over listeria and salmonella concerns
Affected Hostess products were sold to distributors, convenience stores, retail stores.
Affected Hostess products were sold to distributors, convenience stores, retail stores.
Texas musician plays piano while undergoing brain tumor surgery
Alex Chod was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor video provided by Memorial Hermann that shows the removal procedure while doctors kept him awake while mapping his brain.
Alex Chod was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor video provided by Memorial Hermann that shows the removal procedure while doctors kept him awake while mapping his brain.
How poor credit could potentially cause you to pay more for car insurance
There's a secret most drivers don't know about how their auto insurance rates are set: having a low credit score can drive up your rates.
There's a secret most drivers don't know about how their auto insurance rates are set: having a low credit score can drive up your rates.
How poor credit could potentially cause you to pay more for car insurance
There's a secret most drivers don't know about how their auto insurance rates are set: having a low credit score can drive up your rates.
There's a secret most drivers don't know about how their auto insurance rates are set: having a low credit score can drive up your rates.
Dog food recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D
51,000 packages of Simply Nourish dog food have been recalled due to high levels of vitamin D that may cause serious health problems in dogs.
51,000 packages of Simply Nourish dog food have been recalled due to high levels of vitamin D that may cause serious health problems in dogs.
TWC: Unemployment benefits decided case-by-case if worker declines to be vaccinated
For workers who risk being fired by employers for not being vaccinated, most legal experts say their chances of collecting unemployment benefits are slim. However, the Texas Workforce Commission says it's decided case-by-case.
For workers who risk being fired by employers for not being vaccinated, most legal experts say their chances of collecting unemployment benefits are slim. However, the Texas Workforce Commission says it's decided case-by-case.
$11 million Harris County COVID-19 contract drawing scrutiny, concern
Within a Harris County administration that touts so-called "Best Practices" on a near-constant basis, the recent delivery of an $11 million public outreach contract for "Targeted Community Vaccine Delivery" is drawing both scrutiny and concern.
Within a Harris County administration that touts so-called "Best Practices" on a near-constant basis, the recent delivery of an $11 million public outreach contract for "Targeted Community Vaccine Delivery" is drawing both scrutiny and concern.
Hotels experimenting with add-on fees to boost revenue
At a time when the hotel industry is still struggling to regain business lost during the pandemic, some are taking a cue from air travel and finding new ways to make a buck.
At a time when the hotel industry is still struggling to regain business lost during the pandemic, some are taking a cue from air travel and finding new ways to make a buck.
Hotels experiment with add-on fees to boost revenue
Just before the pandemic, airlines made almost $76 billion dollars in add-on fees, for things like baggage, seat assignments and carry-ons. Now, the hotel industry is experimenting with the same sort of a la carte charges that could really change the travel experience.
Just before the pandemic, airlines made almost $76 billion dollars in add-on fees, for things like baggage, seat assignments and carry-ons. Now, the hotel industry is experimenting with the same sort of a la carte charges that could really change the travel experience.
Airbnb enforcing anti-party restrictions for Halloween 2021
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.
Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.