71-year-old loses $15K in AI voice clone scam
A Houston man says he lost $15,000 to a scammer who used AI to pretend to be his son. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather shared advice from the victim and from authorities.
A Houston man says he lost $15,000 to a scammer who used AI to pretend to be his son. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather shared advice from the victim and from authorities.
Michelob Ultra dethrones Modelo Especial to become America's new top-selling beer brand
Anheuser-Busch brand ends Constellation's Modelo Especial reign that began in June 2023.
Anheuser-Busch brand ends Constellation's Modelo Especial reign that began in June 2023.
The real estate market for buyers and sellers
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with the chair of the Houston Association of Realtors to talk about the current state of the real estate market.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with the chair of the Houston Association of Realtors to talk about the current state of the real estate market.
Radioactive shrimp recall expanded for bags sold at Kroger stores
The new recall includes more than 49,000 bags of Kroger Raw Colosal EZ Peel Shrimp, about 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp and more than 17,000 bags of AquaStar Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers.
The new recall includes more than 49,000 bags of Kroger Raw Colosal EZ Peel Shrimp, about 18,000 bags of Kroger Mercado Cooked Medium Peeled Tail-Off Shrimp and more than 17,000 bags of AquaStar Peeled Tail-on Shrimp Skewers.
Woman saves $60,000 as professional house, pet sitter
She travels throughout the year, staying in and watching other people’s homes and pets while they’re away.
She travels throughout the year, staying in and watching other people’s homes and pets while they’re away.
Costco recalls poke tuna brand sold in 33 states over possible listeria contamination
Over 3,000 pounds of the poke tuna was recalled and consumers with the product are urged to throw it away.
Over 3,000 pounds of the poke tuna was recalled and consumers with the product are urged to throw it away.
Free meals for eligible K-12 students for next 2 years
More eligible K-12 students can now get school breakfast and lunch at no cost for the next two school years, thanks to nearly $20 million in the new state budget. No Kid Hungry Texas and Representative Armando Walle have been advocating to expand this program. Stacie Sanchez Hare, the Director of No Kid Hungry Texas, talked with Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan about it.
More eligible K-12 students can now get school breakfast and lunch at no cost for the next two school years, thanks to nearly $20 million in the new state budget. No Kid Hungry Texas and Representative Armando Walle have been advocating to expand this program. Stacie Sanchez Hare, the Director of No Kid Hungry Texas, talked with Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan about it.
FBI warns of new 'phantom hacker' scam
The FBI just issued a warning about a new, 3-phase scam they call The Phantom Hacker that combines three scams you may have already heard about. Erik Beguin with Austin Capital Bank joins us to tell us what to watch out for.
The FBI just issued a warning about a new, 3-phase scam they call The Phantom Hacker that combines three scams you may have already heard about. Erik Beguin with Austin Capital Bank joins us to tell us what to watch out for.
BakerRipley sees rise in seniors arriving for free meals
BakerRipley says that there are seeing a rising number of seniors arriving at their Senior Health and Wellness Center for congregate meals, which is a free meal for seniors. Cristina Cave with BakerRipley came by to tell us about it. They need donations to help provide more meals. Donations can be made at BakerRipley.org/seniormeals.
BakerRipley says that there are seeing a rising number of seniors arriving at their Senior Health and Wellness Center for congregate meals, which is a free meal for seniors. Cristina Cave with BakerRipley came by to tell us about it. They need donations to help provide more meals. Donations can be made at BakerRipley.org/seniormeals.
Anker recalls nearly 500,000 power banks over fire and burn hazards
Anker is recalling about 481,000 portable power banks after reports of overheating, fires and burn injuries, according to federal safety officials.
Anker is recalling about 481,000 portable power banks after reports of overheating, fires and burn injuries, according to federal safety officials.
Major grocery store chain opening new locations in 5 states this month
The grocery store chain operates over 1,400 stores across the Southeast.
The grocery store chain operates over 1,400 stores across the Southeast.
Parents say defective Tesla door handles trapped kids in back seat
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is investigating Tesla after reports that parents had to break windows to get their children out of the car.
The best week to buy a home in 2025 is coming up soon: Here's when
During this week, buyers may see up to 33% more active listings than at the start of the year and save over $15,000 on average, according to the new report.
During this week, buyers may see up to 33% more active listings than at the start of the year and save over $15,000 on average, according to the new report.
Over 57K frozen burrito bowl products sold at Target recalled due to undeclared allergen
Undeclared shrimp in Good & Gather products could trigger life-threatening reactions in shellfish-allergic consumers.
Undeclared shrimp in Good & Gather products could trigger life-threatening reactions in shellfish-allergic consumers.
Costco recalls sparkling wine over risk of shattering bottles
The recalled wine products were sold at Costco stores in multiple states.
The recalled wine products were sold at Costco stores in multiple states.
Houston housing market: Is it a good time to buy or sell?
There are about 40,000 homes for sale in the Houston metro, which is a decade-high six-month inventory.
There are about 40,000 homes for sale in the Houston metro, which is a decade-high six-month inventory.
What does Houston's housing market look like right now?
The Fed is expected to lower interest rates when it meets later this week, and that may trickle down to mortgage rates that have scared some would-be buyers away. FOX 26 business reporter Tom Zizka says even in a relatively healthy market like Houston, there are not enough home buyers for the homes that are for sale right now.
The Fed is expected to lower interest rates when it meets later this week, and that may trickle down to mortgage rates that have scared some would-be buyers away. FOX 26 business reporter Tom Zizka says even in a relatively healthy market like Houston, there are not enough home buyers for the homes that are for sale right now.
How to score savings on Houston Texans tickets without being sacked by scammers
There are plays you can make to score savings on Houston Texans tickets this season.
There are plays you can make to score savings on Houston Texans tickets this season.
Nearly 1 in 4 homeowners paid condo or HOA fees in 2024: See the map
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. homeowners paid HOA or condo fees in 2024. See how much they paid and where fees were highest across the country.
Nearly 1 in 4 U.S. homeowners paid HOA or condo fees in 2024. See how much they paid and where fees were highest across the country.
Popular mac and cheese recalled nationwide for allergy risk
Gooder Foods, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of several macaroni and cheese products after discovering undeclared allergens.
Gooder Foods, Inc. has issued a nationwide recall of several macaroni and cheese products after discovering undeclared allergens.