Weight loss companies booming amid COVID-19 pandemic
Whether you enjoy working out at home or are dieting, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered with smart tips to help shed those pandemic gains!
Whether you enjoy working out at home or are dieting, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has you covered with smart tips to help shed those pandemic gains!
US housing market booms as buyers enter bidding wars amid low supply
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
“The housing market is hot. Very hot,” National Association of Realtors Chief Economist Lawrence Yun told FOX Television Stations. But Yun predicts that things could soon cool down.
Homeowners rush to get backup generators before hurricane season
People are rushing to try to get back up home generators installed before hurricane season. But installing one isn't quick. It's a long, involved process.
People are rushing to try to get back up home generators installed before hurricane season. But installing one isn't quick. It's a long, involved process.
Pizza Hut launches new Book It! program as part of its nostalgia-themed campaign
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
For children growing up in the ‘80s and ‘90s, the Book It! program by Pizza Hut played a major role in learning to read. Now, Pizza Hut is launching a new version of the popular reading program along with nostalgia-themed merchandise for grown-ups.
Millennials left to buy fixer-uppers in housing market
As home prices continue to rise, millennials are having to buy more fixer-uppers rather than newer homes, but some are having buyer's remorse over the costs.
As home prices continue to rise, millennials are having to buy more fixer-uppers rather than newer homes, but some are having buyer's remorse over the costs.
Eligible parents to start getting child tax credit checks in July
Many families with children will start receiving monthly checks from the federal government in July from the newly increased Child Tax Credit.
Many families with children will start receiving monthly checks from the federal government in July from the newly increased Child Tax Credit.
Eligible parents to start getting child tax credit checks in July
Many families with children will start receiving monthly checks from the federal government in July from the newly increased Child Tax Credit.
Many families with children will start receiving monthly checks from the federal government in July from the newly increased Child Tax Credit.
Target no longer requiring masks for vaccinated customers, employees
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Target says it will no longer require vaccinated customers or employees to wear masks in its stores.
Consumer Product Safety Commission offers safety tips for hurricane season
Hurricane season starts in a couple of weeks. Fox 26 Houston Consumer Reporter speaks to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to help offer safety tips so you and your loved ones can be ready.
Hurricane season starts in a couple of weeks. Fox 26 Houston Consumer Reporter speaks to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to help offer safety tips so you and your loved ones can be ready.
New Eviction Intervention Program helps stop evictions
The Houston/Harris County Emergency Rent Relief Program is putting $8 million toward a new Eviction Intervention Program.
The Houston/Harris County Emergency Rent Relief Program is putting $8 million toward a new Eviction Intervention Program.
Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines announce plans to sail from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Lines hopes to launch what could be the first cruise from the U.S. since the pandemic started from Galveston on July 3rd. And Norwegian Cruise Lines will start sailing from Galveston next year.
Carnival Cruise Lines hopes to launch what could be the first cruise from the U.S. since the pandemic started from Galveston on July 3rd. And Norwegian Cruise Lines will start sailing from Galveston next year.
Auto part, microchip shortage slowing car production and repairs
Be prepared to wait if you're buying a new car or need to repair one you have. A shortage of microchips and auto parts are slowing down both manufacturing and mechanics.
Be prepared to wait if you're buying a new car or need to repair one you have. A shortage of microchips and auto parts are slowing down both manufacturing and mechanics.
Mattel collecting old Barbie dolls, Matchbox cars in toy takeback program
Mattel is launching a program that will allow unused toys find new homes.
Mattel is launching a program that will allow unused toys find new homes.
Shortage of microchips causes prices of cars, auto repairs to rise
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some advice that could save you money when looking to buy a car or get some work done on your car.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares some advice that could save you money when looking to buy a car or get some work done on your car.
Chipotle raises average wage to $15 per hour, provides path to six-figure salaried positions
Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Chiptole is raising the average wage to $15 an hour in an effort to hire more workers as the restaurant industry struggles to find its footing amid a labor shortage induced by the COVID-19 pandemic.
McDonald's coffee cups to promote COVID-19 vaccine in partnership with White House
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
McDonald’s will debut its new McCafe cups in July, which feature the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ COVID-19 vaccine slogan "We Can Do This."
MMI credit counseling expands outreach to LatinX community
Non-profit credit counseling agency Money Management International is expanding its outreach to help more Hispanic families through a grant from JP Morgan Chase.
Non-profit credit counseling agency Money Management International is expanding its outreach to help more Hispanic families through a grant from JP Morgan Chase.
MMI credit counseling expands outreach to LatinX community
Seventy-two percent of Latino households are facing serious financial difficulties due to the pandemic, according to an NPR poll.
Seventy-two percent of Latino households are facing serious financial difficulties due to the pandemic, according to an NPR poll.
Kidde recalls smoke alarms, combination carbon monoxide detectors over risk of alert failure
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Smoke alarm manufacturer Kidde has recalled as many as 226,000 smoke and carbon monoxide detectors after the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said they could possibly fail at alerting consumers of threats.
Mother’s Day 2021: Delicious deals, discounts for deserving moms
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.
Treat your mom to a heart-shaped pizza, an ice cream cake or a free mimosa on the day that’s meant to honor her.