Walmart won’t offer layaway option this holiday season

Layaway won’t be an option for holiday shoppers at Walmart, but the company is introducing another way to purchase through installments.

Snorkels sold at Costco recalled over drowning hazard

Snorkels sold exclusively at Costco are being recalled amid reports that the products can leak and pose a drowning hazard, U.S. officials say.

This year's hot holiday toys, how to find them

It might seem early to talk about toy shopping for the holidays, but experts say start now because there is a toy shortage and popular toys will be harder to find than usual.

Toy Insider's Hot 20 Toys for 2021
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FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more on some of the hot toys that may be difficult to find due to a toy shortage.

Millions of Boppy products recalled after link to infant deaths

3.3 million Boppy products have been recalled after at least eight infant deaths were reportedly tied to the company's newborn loungers.

100+ scammers prosecuted for fraudulent PPP loans

A Houston man has pled guilty to fraudulently obtaining $1.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program loans.

$1.6M given to Houston man through fraudulent PPP loan
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A Houston man is facing charges after fraudulently obtaining $1.6 million from a PPP loan. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the details.

Costco warns customers over delays on essential household item

Costco Wholesale is issuing a warning to customers that have purchased toilet paper and other common household items online, saying they may face delays in receiving their orders.

Eviction filings are on the rise in Harris County, but more assistance available
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Eviction filings are on the rise in Harris County since the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the CDC eviction moratorium nearly a month ago, according to data from January Advisors.

Eviction filings are on the rise in Harris Co., but more assistance is available

Eviction filings are on the rise in Harris County since the U.S. Supreme Court threw out the CDC eviction moratorium nearly a month ago, according to data from January Advisors.

Estimated 212,000 flooded vehicles expected to tighten shortage

Car prices are expected to spike again now that Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas have left hundreds of thousands of cars damaged from floods.

Estimated 212,000 flooded vehicles expected to tighten shortage
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Used cars have been a hot commodity during the pandemic however, FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows us why there are new concerns about an influx of damaged vehicles hitting the market.

Robert Durst found guilty of first-degree murder
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Robert Durst, the real estate heir convicted of murder Friday, now faces life in prison. However, Durst was tried and acquitted in our area on a separate murder charge.

Women-owned businesses make growing impact in Houston

All week, Americans have been encouraged to support small businesses and FOX 26’s Business Reporter Tom Zizka gives us a look at some of the challenges small businesses face, yet how women who run them can get ahead.

More than 32K customers still without power after Nicholas

Utility companies are working to restore electricity to tens of thousands of customers who are still without power in Southeast Texas after Nicholas.

Taco Bell launches 30-day taco subscription, but only in these locations

Taco Bell is testing a monthly subscription service called the "Taco Lover’s Pass," which gives subscribers one taco a day for 30 days.

Apple releases emergency software update to fix security flaw

Apple released an emergency security software patch to fix a vulnerability that an internet watchdog group says allowed spyware from the world’s most infamous hacker-for-hire firm, NSO Group, to infect the iPhone of a Saudi activist without any user interaction.

Planning a trip? Travel prices are finally descending
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If you're looking to plan a trip, particularly for the holidays, experts say prices are finally starting to come down. But don't wait too long.