Texas Proposition 6 results: Voters pass measure to block new taxes on securities transactions
Texas voters passed a constitutional amendment that would block new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.
Texas voters passed a constitutional amendment that would block new taxes on stock trading and taxing those operating or working in the securities market.
Rising cat food costs bring difficulty to Houston animal shelter helping owners in need
The Houston Human Society has reduced their distribution and turned some people away, since the rise of pet food costs makes it difficult to buy the food.
The Houston Human Society has reduced their distribution and turned some people away, since the rise of pet food costs makes it difficult to buy the food.
Do web cookies change plane ticket prices?
Is it true that web cookies have an impact on plane ticket prices? Sort of. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains.
Is it true that web cookies have an impact on plane ticket prices? Sort of. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains.
Mike Tyson hopes new business venture could help SNAP enrollees during government shutdown
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
Mike Tyson said his new business venture could support the 42 million Americans whose SNAP benefits will be reduced on Nov. 1.
Looking for food assistance? What to know about TEFAP
You may have seen posts on social media recommending people turn to another USDA food program called TEFAP for food assistance. But what you need to know is that TEFAP doesn’t work the same way as SNAP benefits.
You may have seen posts on social media recommending people turn to another USDA food program called TEFAP for food assistance. But what you need to know is that TEFAP doesn’t work the same way as SNAP benefits.
Kimberly-Clark, company behind Huggies and Kleenex, acquiring Kenvue, maker of Tylenol, and Band-Aid
Several well known consumer brands will now be under one roof as Kimberly-Clark is buying Kenvue.
Several well known consumer brands will now be under one roof as Kimberly-Clark is buying Kenvue.
Paying in cash? Why retailers are asking for exact change
President Trump’s plan to abruptly stop producing pennies has left banks and retailers in a pinch.
President Trump’s plan to abruptly stop producing pennies has left banks and retailers in a pinch.
Texas Oyster Season to begin with new hope for success
Texas Oyster Season runs November through April, but last year's season ended after a few days. FOX 26's Tom Zizka went to San Leon to speak to hopeful oyster harvesters.
Texas Oyster Season runs November through April, but last year's season ended after a few days. FOX 26's Tom Zizka went to San Leon to speak to hopeful oyster harvesters.
SNAP benefits gone? How to get free or discounted groceries
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
As SNAP benefits will lapse for millions in November, several food delivery services are offering ways to get discounted groceries. Here are some options available.
Former air traffic controller helping others amid government shutdown
A former air traffic controller, who once worked in Houston's airspace, is helping the tower crew at Hobby Airport as they continue to work without a paycheck. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to him about his efforts.
A former air traffic controller, who once worked in Houston's airspace, is helping the tower crew at Hobby Airport as they continue to work without a paycheck. FOX 26's Sherman Desselle spoke to him about his efforts.
Addressing SNAP concerns | Houston Live & Local
SNAP benefits won't be funded in the month of November as long as the federal government shutdown continues. FOX 26's Tan Radford looked into questions that viewers have sent to the newsroom.
SNAP benefits won't be funded in the month of November as long as the federal government shutdown continues. FOX 26's Tan Radford looked into questions that viewers have sent to the newsroom.
November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend.
These states rank as the best for jobs in 2025, data suggests
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Searching for a job is a lot of work given how competitive the market is, but sometimes the location could be effective in finding and landing an opportunity, according to a new report.
Testing hacks to keep carved pumpkins from rotting
There’s no shortage of hacks on social media, suggesting using everything from oil, petroleum jelly, bleach and vinegar to make pumpkins last longer. But do they work? We put some to the test.
There’s no shortage of hacks on social media, suggesting using everything from oil, petroleum jelly, bleach and vinegar to make pumpkins last longer. But do they work? We put some to the test.
Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.
Study shows an average of 15,078 pieces of mail are lost each month
A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.
A recent study shows that between 2022 and 2024, more than 542,000 pieces of mail were lost or went missing in the U.S., an average of 15,078 each month.
Here's how many people receive SNAP benefits in your state
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Across the country, there are over 41 million people enrolled in the federal government’s Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program, known as SNAP.
Judge halts Trump administration from firing federal workers during shutdown
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
A federal judge extended an order preventing multiple federal agencies from laying off government employees.
Families concerned about loss of SNAP benefits
Millions of Texans may not receive the SNAP benefits they need and FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke to two women who depend on SNAP for food.
Millions of Texans may not receive the SNAP benefits they need and FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke to two women who depend on SNAP for food.
Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.
The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.