Survey finds 46% of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' shoppers regret it

As more online shoppers are using Buy Now, Pay Later financing, a new study shows many are getting themselves into trouble.

H-E-B announces recall connected to recent Tyson Foods recall

H-E-B says that Tyson Foods Inc's recall involves some H-E-B brand products sold in their stores and at South Flo Pizza locations in Texas.

Survey finds 46% of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' shoppers regret it
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The popularity of 'Buy Now, Pay Later' financing has exploded during the pandemic. A new study shows that many 'Buy Now, Pay Later' shoppers are regretting it. Heather Sullivan has some smart sense to help shoppers stay out of financial trouble.

Walmart Community Academy offers free classes on financial education, job search skills

Walmart is now offering free classes to help people get ahead in life and teach them life skills such as job interviewing, budgeting, home buying, and applying to college.

Walmart offering free financial education classes
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Walmart's Community Academy is offering free classes on topics like job interviewing, budgeting, buying a home, and applying for college. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has information on how you can sign up.

Ion innovation center opens as Houston gains high-tech notoriety

The old Sears building in Midtown is open again. Reimagined as the innovation center that will nurture technology start-ups

More people expected to travel for Fourth of July holiday weekend

Holiday travel is expected to be busy for this weekend's July 4th holiday. AAA estimates that pent-up travel demand will send more than 47 million Americans out and about this weekend, up 40% percent over last year. 9 out of 10 of those travelers will be driving, while a few million will fly, instead.

Amazon to open new League City delivery substation in early 2022

In a release, the new delivery station will power Amazon’s last-mile delivery capabilities to speed up deliveries for customers around Galveston County.

New cartoon-filter app raises questions about user security

The popularity of a new app that let's users convert their pictures into 'cartoon' images is, once again, raising concerns about what kind of personal information some of us are sharing.

Nearly one million Texans lose unemployment benefits this weekend

Nearly one million Texans will no longer receive unemployment benefits after tomorrow, as Governor Abbott is ending federal unemployment benefits early for Texas.

Nearly one million Texans to lose unemployment benefits this week
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All of the federal unemployment benefits for the pandemic are ending in Texas after June 26. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on what you need to know and the outlook on finding a job.

Smart shopping expert shares summer savings tips
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Have you happened to have noticed that prices are higher than usual these days? It's definitely not your imagination. They're up 5% from this time last year, and they're not expected to go down any time soon.

Many face electricity & water shutoffs as moratorium ends

Many people are at risk of having their electric and water services turned off during this extreme heat. Shutoffs can resume June 29 as the Texas Public Utility Commission ended a moratorium on shutoffs for non-payment.

How to keep the power on after the Texas energy shut off moratorium ends
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FOX26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains what to do after the Public Utility Commission lifts its moratorium on shut offs due to the big freeze.

Mobile mechanics can save you time and money on auto repairs

Mobile mechanics have been growing in popularity, especially in the pandemic, and can save you time and money.

At-home auto repair services rising in popularity
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Mobile Mechanic services have been growing in popularity since the start of the pandemic. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on how it can potentially save you time and money.

Lab test of Subway tuna sandwiches fails to detect tuna DNA, report says

Subway’s tuna was tested by a food lab commissioned by the New York Times. The lab said it found “no amplifiable tuna DNA” in the sample.