LIST: Store hours for retail chains
The winter weather is starting to slowly move out of the Houston area. Now, residents are looking to hit the grocery stores for groceries.
The winter weather is starting to slowly move out of the Houston area. Now, residents are looking to hit the grocery stores for groceries.
Houston Police, BBB warn about power scams
Houston Police and the Better Business Bureau are warning about scammers who've started taking advantage of people's desperate need for power and heat.
Houston Police and the Better Business Bureau are warning about scammers who've started taking advantage of people's desperate need for power and heat.
No, frozen wind turbines aren’t the main culprit for Texas’ power outages
Lost wind power makes up only a fraction of the reduction in power-generating capacity that has brought outages to millions of Texans across the state during a major winter storm.
Lost wind power makes up only a fraction of the reduction in power-generating capacity that has brought outages to millions of Texans across the state during a major winter storm.
What to do if you are under a water boil order
A water boil order can seem daunting, but FOX 26 has gathered some steps to take in case you find yourself needing to boil water for use or to drink.
A water boil order can seem daunting, but FOX 26 has gathered some steps to take in case you find yourself needing to boil water for use or to drink.
Making repairs & insurance claims for burst pipes
Plumbers and repair services say they are flooded with calls about frozen and broken pipes.
Plumbers and repair services say they are flooded with calls about frozen and broken pipes.
As millions lose power, Texas Gov. Abbott declares ERCOT reform an emergency item
ERCOT manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90% of the state's electric load.
ERCOT manages the flow of electric power to more than 26 million Texas customers, representing about 90% of the state's electric load.
H-E-B, Kroger reduce store hours in Houston area due to inclement weather
H-E-B and Kroger are reducing store hours in the Houston area.
H-E-B and Kroger are reducing store hours in the Houston area.
Texplainer: Why does Texas have its own power grid?
Basically, Texas has its own grid to avoid dealing with — you guessed it — the feds. But grid independence has been violated a few times over the years — not even counting Mexico's help during last week's blackouts.
Basically, Texas has its own grid to avoid dealing with — you guessed it — the feds. But grid independence has been violated a few times over the years — not even counting Mexico's help during last week's blackouts.
Galveston County families struggle to stay warm in widespread power outages
People in Galveston County were among the hardest hit by power outages, with more than 90 percent of homes and businesses out of power since one or two o'clock in the morning.
People in Galveston County were among the hardest hit by power outages, with more than 90 percent of homes and businesses out of power since one or two o'clock in the morning.
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Tips driving icy roads
Tips driving icy roads
IRS anticipates many taxpayers unknowingly hit by unemployment benefit theft
The IRS anticipates many people have been hit by unemployment benefit identity theft but don't know it.
The IRS anticipates many people have been hit by unemployment benefit identity theft but don't know it.
Unemployment fraud could affect thousands during tax filings
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains how many will find out they've been the victim of unemployment fraud when they file taxes.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains how many will find out they've been the victim of unemployment fraud when they file taxes.
Expert recommends protecting your pipes ahead of arctic blast
If you have exposed pipes, now is the time to think about insulating them ahead of the expected cold freeze.
If you have exposed pipes, now is the time to think about insulating them ahead of the expected cold freeze.
McDonald’s is bringing back fan-favorite Hi-C Orange Lavaburst this summer following customer outcry
Back by popular demand, Hi-C Orange Lavaburst will soon be available at select McDonald’s locations across the country.
Back by popular demand, Hi-C Orange Lavaburst will soon be available at select McDonald’s locations across the country.
Miller High Life will rent out couple's favorite dive bar for date night
While many people probably won’t be going out for Valentine’s Day this year, one beer company is hoping to send at least one couple to their favorite bar
While many people probably won’t be going out for Valentine’s Day this year, one beer company is hoping to send at least one couple to their favorite bar
Tillamook offering 40-pound blocks of cheddar just before Valentine’s Day
The cheesemaker is celebrating its 112th birthday on National Cheddar Day.
The cheesemaker is celebrating its 112th birthday on National Cheddar Day.
Preparing your car and driving tips for icy roads
Drivers can take steps now to prepare their vehicles to drive in snow and ice.
Drivers can take steps now to prepare their vehicles to drive in snow and ice.
Coke debuts first new bottle size in a decade, and it's made from recycled plastics
Coca-Cola is offering a new drink size for the first time in a decade - and with packaging that’s made from 100% recycled plastic.
Coca-Cola is offering a new drink size for the first time in a decade - and with packaging that’s made from 100% recycled plastic.
Teachers can now deduct $250 in PPE costs in classroom
The IRS is letting teachers get a PPE tax deduction of up to $250. Many teachers are saying it's not enough.
The IRS is letting teachers get a PPE tax deduction of up to $250. Many teachers are saying it's not enough.
Most U.S. colleges drop SAT, ACT requirement this year
Many high school students have to apply to colleges this year without SAT scores or extracurricular activities. COVID-19 has forced colleges to change how they evaluate applicants this year, and perhaps permanently.
Many high school students have to apply to colleges this year without SAT scores or extracurricular activities. COVID-19 has forced colleges to change how they evaluate applicants this year, and perhaps permanently.