US kids of divorce earn less, face more teen pregnancy and jail: study

A new study finds that children whose parents divorce before age 5 face reduced earnings as adults and increased chances of teen pregnancy and incarceration—consequences tied to financial loss, relocation, and diminished parental involvement.

Pepsi knocked out of America's top selling soft drinks

Many Americans already have strong opinions on the Coca-Cola vs. Pepsi debate, and now another soft drink has entered the chat.

Dolly Parton is launching a frozen food line

Country music icon Dolly Parton is expanding her retail food line with the launch of a menu of frozen meals.

McDonald's to extend summer hours amid hiring surge

McDonald's is extending its operating hours at most U.S. locations starting this summer amid an earlier decision to hire more than 300,000 workers.

Grill safety tips for Memorial Day weekend
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If you're throwing something on the grill this weekend, make sure you do it safely! FOX 26's Anthony Antoine shares tips from the Houston Fire Department.

Oysters recalled for possible norovirus contamination

The FDA has alerted restaurants and food retailers in several states that they may have purchased oysters that could be contaminated with norovirus.

McDonald’s is closing those experimental CosMc’s restaurants

McDonald’s is closing all CosMc’s locations by June, ending its pilot of a snack-and-sip concept. But the chain says drinks like the turmeric spiced latte and frozen sour cherry energy will be tested at regular McDonald’s stores.

Memorial Day weekend 2025 expected to break travel record
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FOX's Sarah Alegre reported from Huntington Beach, California, but she has a heads-up for people driving in the Houston area for the weekend.

Chicken soup cups recalled due to undeclared wheat allergen

The USDA has issued a health alert for mislabeled chicken soup cups that contain undeclared wheat, a known allergen. The product was sold in Texas, Utah, and Washington.

Texas Memorial Day travel: TxDOT releases travel forecasts for the holiday weekend

The Memorial Day Holiday Weekend is this weekend and the Texas Department of Transportation has released some travel forecasts for those traveling on the state's roadways.

Chicken Salad takeover: Allison's Cooking Diary

FOX 26's Allison Gargaro shares her mom's famous cherry chicken salad recipe, and she tries the viral Hampton's Hhicken Salad.

Fun, free things to do in Houston this weekend
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Looking to have some fun with your friends and family without having to spend a dime this Memorial Day weekend? I've got you covered with a round-up of free and fun things to do this weekend!

More Americans are choosing to live a childfree life, study finds

A new study reveals a growing number of Americans are choosing not to have kids – highlighting a growing shift in family planning.