Halloween costume earns boy free McDonald's french fries for a year

The family has made a point of making custom outfits for nine-year-old Blake, who has had Spina bifida, a condition that affects the spine, for the past six years.

Costco recalls chicken from Foster Farms over possible plastic contamination

Some chicken patties sold at Costco have been recalled due to a possible plastic contamination, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced.

Halloween freebies, deals: Here's where you can get free food on October 31

It’s no tricks and all treats at many U.S. restaurants and stores on Halloween 2022. Here are some of the places to get free food and deals today.

Here's how to get a free doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Halloween

Krispy Kreme is rewarding those who get into the Halloween spirit on Monday, Oct. 31 with a free doughnut of choice, the chain said. No purchase is necessary.

NICU babies at Ben Taub Hospital in Houston dressed in colorful costumes

Harris Health Ben Taub Hospital is helping families with newborns in NICU feel some hope and joy this Halloween by giving the babies some adorable costumes.

Spooky treats: Halloween recipes to try at home with your kids

Halloween falls on a Monday this year, which means your kids probably won't be out too late trick-or-treating. However, if they're staying in this year, here's some cool treats you can try at home to get them in the spooky spirit.

Powerball jackpot climbs to $1 billion

The increased jackpot will be the second-largest in U.S. history.

Houston ranked one of the Worst Cities for Single Moms: survey

The report looked at several factors including ample child care, high-quality education and health care as well as a decent work-life balance. Houston was one of several Texas cities to be ranked among the worst for single moms.

Alex Bregman, Mattress Mack surprise family with 6 World Series tickets

After Eli House set up a lemonade stand to raise money for World Series tickets, Astros' Alex Bregman and Mattress Mack decided to surprise him and his family with tickets to Game 1!

Prices on new, used vehicles finally begin to creep down from inflated highs

Even with the average price of new and used vehicles beginning to ease, auto purchases remain unaffordable for many, with average prices still 30% to 50% above where they were in early 2020.

Powerball jackpot grows to 2nd largest ever at $825 million for Saturday drawing

The current jackpot ranks as the 2nd largest in Powerball history, only behind the world record $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot, and 5th largest in U.S. lottery history.

Abandoned castles by the sea: A look at the most lavish ghost town on Earth

Some eight years after construction began, the half-castles of Burj Al Babas sit eerily empty, abandoned in what could be the most opulent ghost town on Earth.

Maine starts removing naughty license plates

The state began sending letters this month to recall the offensive license plates.