High lead levels found in 2 Happy Tot baby food products, lawsuit alleges
A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.
A lawsuit filed against Nurture Inc. alleges that unhealthy levels of lead were found in two of their Happy Family Organics baby food products sold at Target and Whole Foods.
Houston-area residents asked to beat the heat by raising their thermostats
ERCOT is asking for folks to turn the thermostats inside their homes to 78 degrees or higher, as every degree of cooling increases energy usage by 6 to 8%.
ERCOT is asking for folks to turn the thermostats inside their homes to 78 degrees or higher, as every degree of cooling increases energy usage by 6 to 8%.
Growing economy encourages millions to go into business for themselves
After the pandemic sent tens of millions to the unemployment line, many have been able to return to the workplace, while others see the growing economy as an opportunity to reinvent themselves.
After the pandemic sent tens of millions to the unemployment line, many have been able to return to the workplace, while others see the growing economy as an opportunity to reinvent themselves.
Avoiding buyer's remorse in this competitive real estate market
A new Bankrate survey finds more than half of millions who bought a home in this competitive market regret it. Many say they spent too much and felt pressure to buy something they didn't love. Jennifer Wauhob, HAR chair-elect discusses ways to avoid buyer's remorse.
A new Bankrate survey finds more than half of millions who bought a home in this competitive market regret it. Many say they spent too much and felt pressure to buy something they didn't love. Jennifer Wauhob, HAR chair-elect discusses ways to avoid buyer's remorse.
Medicare scam claims to offer 'free' genetic test kit, BBB warns
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
A scam targeting those on Medicare offers a “free” genetic testing kit that screens for a predisposition to heart disease or cancer, the BBB warned.
Saving money on groceries as food, meat prices rise
Shoppers are feeling sticker shock at the grocery store. Food and meat prices have been rising as inflation and shipping delays are affecting many industries.
Shoppers are feeling sticker shock at the grocery store. Food and meat prices have been rising as inflation and shipping delays are affecting many industries.
Labor shortage leaves great opportunities for teens to find work
With students out for the summer, many are in the best position, in a long time, to land a summer job. The post-pandemic labor shortage may be a great opportunity for teens.
With students out for the summer, many are in the best position, in a long time, to land a summer job. The post-pandemic labor shortage may be a great opportunity for teens.
Public Utility Commission of Texas lifting moratorium on utility disconnections for non-payment
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas has set the last day for the moratorium on electric, water and sewer service disconnections for customers with unpaid utility bills.
The Public Utility Commission (PUC) of Texas has set the last day for the moratorium on electric, water and sewer service disconnections for customers with unpaid utility bills.
Rideshare prices surge due to driver shortage
If you've taken a rideshare like Uber or Lyft lately, you probably noticed skyrocketing prices. It's due to a driver shortage.
If you've taken a rideshare like Uber or Lyft lately, you probably noticed skyrocketing prices. It's due to a driver shortage.
Advice for potential home sellers: stay put or go?
A lot of homeowners are tempted to sell in this hot housing market. However, should you stay put or should you go? We speak with Personal Finance Expert Dan Roccato with Credible.com on what you should know before you decide to sell.
A lot of homeowners are tempted to sell in this hot housing market. However, should you stay put or should you go? We speak with Personal Finance Expert Dan Roccato with Credible.com on what you should know before you decide to sell.
Beech-Nut recalls baby rice cereal over high arsenic levels
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Beech-Nut is recalling its “Stage 1, Single Grain Rice Cereal” over high levels of arsenic found in one sample. The company also said it will stop selling the product.
Kroger hosting hiring event Thursday, seeking 10K new workers
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is hoping to hire 10,000 more workers with its hybrid hiring event taking place Thursday, June 10.
Kroger, which is already the largest grocery retailer in the United States, is hoping to hire 10,000 more workers with its hybrid hiring event taking place Thursday, June 10.
New study says bike helmets need more rigorous testing
A new study says your bike helmet may not protect your head in an accident as much as it could.
A new study says your bike helmet may not protect your head in an accident as much as it could.
Visa program that encourages investment, job creation, also attracting foreign home buyers
Houston's active real estate market is getting attention from buyers across the border, as some pricier properties are being marketed to wealthy buyers who may use their purchase as an investment in their safety.
Houston's active real estate market is getting attention from buyers across the border, as some pricier properties are being marketed to wealthy buyers who may use their purchase as an investment in their safety.
Hotel residents can get aid from homelessness diversion program
Some low income people living in long-term hotels often don't qualify for rental assistance and are not included in eviction moratoriums. But they can qualify for other aid.
Some low income people living in long-term hotels often don't qualify for rental assistance and are not included in eviction moratoriums. But they can qualify for other aid.
Should you disable Amazon Sidewalk?
If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.
If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.
Amazon opens Disaster Relief Hub to distribute supplies faster
Amazon just opened a Disaster Relief Hub of supplies to be able to respond to disasters even quicker.
Amazon just opened a Disaster Relief Hub of supplies to be able to respond to disasters even quicker.
Darth Vader house for sale: an inside look at the Dark Side??s place of residence
If you've driven in West University, you've likely seen what's known as the Darth Vader house. Now, for the first time since it was built decades ago, it's on the market. FOX 26 Houston?s Ruben Dominguez gives us an inside look of how the Dark Side lives.
If you've driven in West University, you've likely seen what's known as the Darth Vader house. Now, for the first time since it was built decades ago, it's on the market. FOX 26 Houston?s Ruben Dominguez gives us an inside look of how the Dark Side lives.
How homebuyers can win a bidding war
Almost a quarter of the homes on the market right now are selling above the asking price. That means many buyers are ending up in bidding wars. Credible.com Personal Finance expert Dan Roccato has tips on how to win and when to bow out.
Almost a quarter of the homes on the market right now are selling above the asking price. That means many buyers are ending up in bidding wars. Credible.com Personal Finance expert Dan Roccato has tips on how to win and when to bow out.
San Jacinto Community College offers free tuition to class of 2021
San Jacinto Community College is offering free tuition for up to three years to the high school class of 2021.
San Jacinto Community College is offering free tuition for up to three years to the high school class of 2021.