TDLR undercover sting busts unlicensed contractors
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation officials say they found 102 violations of unlicensed electricians and air conditioning contractors in a recent bust
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation officials say they found 102 violations of unlicensed electricians and air conditioning contractors in a recent bust
FDA wants to pull decongestant found in many cold, allergy medicines
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
The FDA is proposing the removal of phenylephrine, a popular nasal decongestant, in oral form from over-the-counter use. Here’s why.
Travel Tuesday 2024: Here's when it is and how to snag the best deals
Forget Black Friday. We have a shopping event gaining steam among American consumers known as “Travel Tuesday."
Forget Black Friday. We have a shopping event gaining steam among American consumers known as “Travel Tuesday."
Govee electric space heaters recalled over fire and burn risks
Over 500,000 smart electric space heaters have been recalled over their potential to overheat, causing fire and burn risks.
Over 500,000 smart electric space heaters have been recalled over their potential to overheat, causing fire and burn risks.
How Trump's win could impact the housing market
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
A real estate group's analysis says President-elect Trump's agenda could yield mixed results for the housing market.
Is the Starbucks app down?
On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.
On the day Starbucks rolled out their holiday menu and cups, the company experienced an outage of the order ahead and pay feature on its app.
Brie cheese sold at Aldi, other stores recalled over listeria concerns
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Savencia Cheese USA announced a voluntary recall regarding six different kinds of soft ripened cheeses manufactured at one of its facilities.
Retailers quietly offer 'returnless refunds'—but don't expect them to explain
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
Returnless refunds are a tool that more retailers are using to keep online shoppers happy and to reduce shipping fees, processing time and other ballooning costs from returned products.
First-time homebuyers are older than ever before, National Association of Realtors survey finds
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
The number of first-time homebuyers dropped to its lowest level in 2024 as the age for new homeowners climbed to a new record.
Resources for home repair help after Hurricane Beryl, May storms
Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho devastated many homes in our area. Many low income households may not have had insurance or have the funds to make repairs, but some programs are stepping up to help.
Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho devastated many homes in our area. Many low income households may not have had insurance or have the funds to make repairs, but some programs are stepping up to help.
How to make your home more resilient
We still have four weeks to go until the end of hurricane season and seven month until next hurricane season. This is a good time to start thinking about how to better prepare your home.
We still have four weeks to go until the end of hurricane season and seven month until next hurricane season. This is a good time to start thinking about how to better prepare your home.
Home repair resources after Hurricane Beryl, derecho
Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho devastated many homes in our area. Many low income households may not have had insurance or have the funds to make repairs, but some programs are stepping up to help.
Hurricane Beryl and the May derecho devastated many homes in our area. Many low income households may not have had insurance or have the funds to make repairs, but some programs are stepping up to help.
National Sandwich Day 2024 deals and freebies
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
National Sandwich Day is Sunday, Nov. 3 this year, and a handful of restaurants are offering deals and freebies to celebrate.
Quilt festival draws tens of thousands to enjoy unique art form
An old standby at your grandmother's house has been elevated to an art-form that will draw tens of thousands of people to the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston this weekend.
An old standby at your grandmother's house has been elevated to an art-form that will draw tens of thousands of people to the George R. Brown Convention Center in downtown Houston this weekend.
Price difference between new and used cars hits all-time high — what to know
The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.
The gap between the average price of a new vehicle compared to a used car topped $20,000 for the first time last quarter, according to data from auto shopping guide Edmunds.
Nearly half of recent buyers have mortgage rates below 5%, Zillow says – here's how
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Although average rates are much higher, 45% of buyers who have purchased a home in the past year report having a rate below 5%, according to a new Zillow survey.
Recall expanded for Dynacare Baby Powder due to potential asbestos contamination
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
The baby powders were sold on Amazon.com and in several states.
What is VIN cloning? Here's what you should know
Houston police say they see cases of what's called VIN cloning about once a week and that it can have serious financial consequences.
Houston police say they see cases of what's called VIN cloning about once a week and that it can have serious financial consequences.
BBB warns of jury duty scam
Scammers are still trying to scare people into thinking they missed jury duty.
Scammers are still trying to scare people into thinking they missed jury duty.
What is VIN cloning?
Houston police say they see cases of what's called VIN cloning about once a week and that it can have serious financial consequences.
Houston police say they see cases of what's called VIN cloning about once a week and that it can have serious financial consequences.