Lotus Seafood $5 popcorn shrimp deal set for Wednesday

Lotus seafood is offering a $5 shrimp special on Wednesday and it will be available at all five Houston Area Lotus Seafood locations.

Rising car repossessions trend warning sign for economy, report says

The number of car repossessions across the United States is on the rise and expected to continue into the new year. Some industry experts say it is a sign of the economy.

113 million Americans expected to travel this holiday season as major winter storm looms

The FOX Forecast Center is keeping its eyes on the likelihood of a significant Christmas week winter storm that could impact millions of travelers because of snow, strong winds, rain and dangerously low temperatures.

Color Factory Houston brings visually stunning experience with Winter Colorland exhibit

Through sights, smells, and tastes, attendees of Color Factory Houston's Winter Colorland exhibit are taken through an uplifting and immersive journey of colors that you have to experience to appreciate.

Christmas meals will cost 16.4% more this year

The average grocery basket for Christmas dinner will cost an average of $60, Datasembly reported.

Dangerous heavy metals found in popular dark chocolate bars: Study

The organization, Consumer Reports, says two dangerous heavy metals showed up in tests of 28 dark chocolate bars, including some popular brands.

TSA reports record number of firearms at airport security checkpoints, agency says

The Transportation Security Administration has recorded a record number of firearms found at airport security checkpoints throughout the country in 2022.

Amtrak unveils new trains that will replace aging fleet

Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026. 

Kentucky woman wins $175K jackpot during white elephant gift exchange at company holiday party

“Everyone was going insane,” Lori Janes shared. “People were getting their calculators out and double-checking. A couple of people even scanned the ticket on the lottery’s app, just to make sure.”

Holiday travel in full swing at local airports
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Houston airports expect more than 3 million people will be flying for the holiday season. FOX 26's Chelsea Edwards reports from Bush Intercontinental Airport to explain how travelers can use TSA Pre-Check to be screened faster with less time.

11-year-old Houston girl with big personality looking for forever home

FOX 26's Sally MacDonald got to meet Farrah, the sweetest 11-year-old at Depelchin Children's Center who is looking for her forever home.

Here’s where Americans are hiding Christmas presents, poll shows

It’s the most wonderful time of the year: Holiday gift shopping season! And with gift shopping comes another often overlooked, part of the season: gift hiding.

Things to do in Houston this weekend, December 16 to 18: Holiday events, festivals, & more

Events and things to do this weekend, December 16 to 18, include the Houston Symphony's Very Merry Pops, an outdoor movie screening, Terrorfest: A Christmas Horror Convention, a Christmas cruise on Buffalo Bayou and more.

Taco Bell may permanently add fries to menu to better compete with McDonald's

Taco Bell's CEO said that while dinner and late-night business is on par with McDonald’s and other rivals, the chain’s breakfast and lunch dayparts are “significantly” behind.

Here were Americans' most ordered foods of 2022, according to Grubhub

According to the food delivery service Grubhub, Denver ranked No. 1 for the most early-bird orders, while Boston placed the most late-night orders.

How to tip your mail carrier during Christmas, holiday season

While you can give your mail carrier a gift as a holiday thank-you, there are certain rules federal workers must follow when it comes to receiving gifts, per the United States Postal Service.

Nearly half of US workers hope to get promoted, a raise in 2023, survey shows

According to the survey, which polled 1,000 full-time U.S. employees in December, the majority of respondents (60%) felt somewhat valued or not at all valued at work.