Steve Noviello's 2021 Holiday Gift Guide

A powered pony, all the spirits with none of the spoils and a work station you'll never want to leave… from super-sized frames to small business bling, this is the FOX Holiday Gift Guide and we've got gift-giving all wrapped up!

Those retro toys hiding in your attic may be worth money

People that held onto to certain Lego or Polly Pocket sets may have some valuable items just sitting around in storage

Christmas tree shortage: Supply chain backlog could mean slim pickings this holiday season

In addition to a shortage of artificial Christmas trees, experts in the industry are also seeing a shortage of certain holiday decor items such as ornaments, tree toppers and tree skirts.

Should you buy home gas line insurance?
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Many homeowners are receiving offers from CenterPoint Energy for gas line insurance coverage. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on what you should be on the lookout for.

Should you buy home gas line insurance?

Many homeowners are receiving offers from CenterPoint Energy for gas line insurance coverage.

CVS to close 300 stores a year for the next 3 years

CVS Health will close 900 stores over the next three years as it evaluates its retail businesses.

Couple’s $86M award in Monsanto pesticide case stands

The state Supreme Court’s denial of review upholds an appeals court’s ruling in favor of Alva and Alberta Pilliod of Livermore.

How to prevent porch pirates this holiday season
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This could be a banner year for porch pirates. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense how you can avoid being a victim!

Target, Walmart say holiday inventory is up despite supply chain disruptions

Target and Walmart say they are kicking off the holiday season with stocked shelves despite the industry's battle with supply chains and shipping backlogs.

Biden asks FTC to investigate 'illegal conduct' by oil, gas companies as prices surge

President Biden called for the FTC to probe whether oil and gas companies are engaging in criminal conduct by profiting from artificially high prices at the pump.

Covid, retirements lead to Santa shortage

There's another 'shortage' this holiday season that has nothing to do with supply chain problems. There are not enough of Santa's Helpers to go around this year.

Social media cons top holiday scams
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what scams you may see on social media.

Infrastructure spending expected to send billions to Texas

President Biden has signed the $1.2 trillion dollar infrastructure bill into law that will soon send money across the country for a long list of projects.

General Motors removing heated seat option due to chip shortage

The semiconductor shortage is having a chilling effect at GM. The automaker confirmed it's removing the heated seat option from several 2022 models to help conserve supply.