2026: Things that happened 120 years ago

In 2026, the United States marks the 120-year anniversaries of several major events that shaped the nation’s history, innovation, and culture.

Here's when you can visit US national parks for free in 2026

The National Park Service has rolled out a new slate of free-admission days, giving travelers several chances throughout the year to explore iconic parks without paying an entrance fee.

Powerball's $1.7B jackpot could make Christmas Eve unforgettable

Does it seem like lottery jackpots get bigger than they used to? It’s true - the odds are tougher now after a systematic change. But one lucky player could still have an unforgettable Christmas Eve.

'Significant amount of food' dumped ahead of Houston Super Feast

The club says this jeopardizes their goal to feed over 30,000 people on Wednesday. They're now turning to Houstonians for help.

Instacart ending price test program after backlash

Instacart is ending a program where customers saw different prices for the same product ordered at the same time from the same store. Here’s what they’re saying about the price testing strategy.

Houston restaurants open on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day 2025

Many restaurants in the Houston-area will be open for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day if you decide to skip cooking for the holiday.

DoorDash brings grocery ordering to ChatGPT

DoorDash announced it is launching a new grocery shopping app within OpenAI’s ChatGPT.

Houston holiday travel: What you should know
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From the travel forecast to what you can't have in your carry on, FOX 26's Tom Zizka, John Dawson, and Angie Rodriguez share what you should know as of Saturday, Dec. 20.

FTC accuses Instacart of hidden fees; company to pay $60M in refunds

Instacart will pay $60 million in consumer refunds after the FTC accused the company of misleading shoppers and driving up grocery costs for Americans.

H-E-B yogurt recalled over undeclared almond

A recall has been issued for certain flavors of dairy-free yogurt sold at H-E-B after it was found to contain almond that was not declared on the packaging.

Instacart ordered to refund $60 million to customers for 'deceptive practices'

Many Instacart customers will receive a refund from a $60 million settlement after the Federal Trade Commission alleges Instacart deceived customers into signing up for memberships without informed consent.

Ford recalls more than 270,000 electric, hybrid vehicles due to roll-away risk

Ford is recalling more than 270,000 electric and hybrid vehicles in the U.S. because of a parking function problem that could lead to them rolling away.

TSA wait times at Texas airports: How to check

Texas travelers are being advised to arrive earlier than usual at airports across the state as the holiday travel season begins.

White Castle recalls sliders over undeclared ingredients, FDA says

The recalled cartons of sliders were distributed to stores between August and October. Here’s what you need to know.