Need help with food costs? Back-to-school resources for Houston-area families
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance
30+ Houston ISD schools lose automatic free lunch
Families at 33 Houston ISD campuses now have to submit individual applications for their children to receive free or reduced-price lunch during the 2026–27 school year. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares what parents should know and resources that can help.
Families at 33 Houston ISD campuses now have to submit individual applications for their children to receive free or reduced-price lunch during the 2026–27 school year. FOX 26's Karys Belger shares what parents should know and resources that can help.
Jalapeños linked to Salmonella outbreak in 27 states; Chipotle & Qdoba affected
More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
More than 300 people have gotten sick as a result of a Salmonella outbreak that has spread to over two dozen states and ensnared two popular restaurant chains, the Food and Drug Administration reported.
Starbucks reveals Pumpkin Spice Latte return date for 2026
PSL fans rejoice! Starbucks has announced when its Pumpkin Spice Latte and other fall menu items will be returning this year.
PSL fans rejoice! Starbucks has announced when its Pumpkin Spice Latte and other fall menu items will be returning this year.
CDC expands iceberg lettuce cyclospora outbreak to 15 states
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Parasitic illness cases in 15 states have been linked to iceberg lettuce, U.S. health officials said Wednesday.
Discontinued Cracker Barrel foods that fans are begging to get back
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has built its reputation on serving Southern comfort food and nostalgic favorites — which may explain why some discontinued menu items continue to spark passionate reactions from loyal customers.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has built its reputation on serving Southern comfort food and nostalgic favorites — which may explain why some discontinued menu items continue to spark passionate reactions from loyal customers.
Salad and Go files for bankruptcy and will close all locations on Aug. 5
Salad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will permanently close all 70 locations following final guest service on Aug. 5. "This is a painful day for everyone who built, worked for and loved Salad and Go," the CEO said.
Salad and Go has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and will permanently close all 70 locations following final guest service on Aug. 5. "This is a painful day for everyone who built, worked for and loved Salad and Go," the CEO said.
Nation's largest food distributor halts Mexican lettuce purchases after outbreak linked to two deaths
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Sysco, the nation's largest food distributor, will stop buying iceberg lettuce from Mexico as federal health officials investigate a multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to the product, the company's CEO said Tuesday.
Rethinking protein: Less may be more for healthy aging, study finds
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
A new study pushes back on the idea that people generally should be consuming more and more protein.
Nearly 23,000 pounds of baked spaghetti, chicken cobbler recalled over possible metal contamination
Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop's Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products are being recalled because they may contain metal slivers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop's Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products are being recalled because they may contain metal slivers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service.
Houston's Barbecue Inn shutting down after nearly 80 years
After nearly eight decades of service in Independence Heights, Houston's Barbecue Inn will be closing its doors for good this weekend. FOX 26's spoke to the current owner of the family business about why they're choosing to close.
After nearly eight decades of service in Independence Heights, Houston's Barbecue Inn will be closing its doors for good this weekend. FOX 26's spoke to the current owner of the family business about why they're choosing to close.
Publix expands frozen berry recall over possible E. coli contamination
Publix has expanded its recall of frozen GreenWise berry products after they were linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak.
Publix has expanded its recall of frozen GreenWise berry products after they were linked to a multistate E. coli outbreak.
Longtime Houston restaurant closing its doors after nearly 80 years
News of the closure brought customers to the restaurant on Thursday, starting a line that was wrapping around the business by the afternoon.
News of the closure brought customers to the restaurant on Thursday, starting a line that was wrapping around the business by the afternoon.
Over 12,000 pounds of imported smoked bacon recalled over inspection issues
Over 12,000 pounds of bacon imported from Canada are being recalled.
Over 12,000 pounds of bacon imported from Canada are being recalled.
Cracker Barrel replaces CEO less than a year after failed remodel, new logo
The chief executive officer who was in charge at Cracker Barrel during its disastrous remodeling plan that included an attempt to update the logo and was quickly reversed in the wake of public backlash has been replaced.
The chief executive officer who was in charge at Cracker Barrel during its disastrous remodeling plan that included an attempt to update the logo and was quickly reversed in the wake of public backlash has been replaced.
Traveler's Cart closing Montrose location after nearly 2 years
If you are a fan of Traveler's Cart, you only have a few more days to stop by the Montrose restaurant before it closes its doors for good.
If you are a fan of Traveler's Cart, you only have a few more days to stop by the Montrose restaurant before it closes its doors for good.
Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico.
1.5 million eggs sold at Kroger, Brookshire and smaller stores recalled
Salmonella fears spurred the recall of over 1.5 million eggs that were sold in multiple states under several different brand names.
Salmonella fears spurred the recall of over 1.5 million eggs that were sold in multiple states under several different brand names.
Chick-fil-A customers’ information exposed in data breach
An internal data breach has exposed the information from some certain customers of Chick-fil-A’s loyalty accounts in what the company described as an automated attack on their website and mobile app.
An internal data breach has exposed the information from some certain customers of Chick-fil-A’s loyalty accounts in what the company described as an automated attack on their website and mobile app.
CDC: Cyclosporiasis outbreak grows to 4,100 cases, 7,500 more unconfirmed
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.
U.S. health officials say they now have 4,173 laboratory-confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis that have been reported since May 1, as investigators continue a multistate investigation into an outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce distributed by Taylor Farms.