Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program application reopens Feb. 1 with new category

Beginning Feb. 1, the Texas Travel Industry Recovery Grant Program will open applications for one-time grants of up to $20,000 to eligible businesses in the tourist, travel and hospitality industries.

Why are gas prices rising so sharply?

The cost of a fill-up continues to rise, in the new year, as demand grows and fuel supplies tighten

Why are gas prices rising so sharply?
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The cost of a fill-up continues to rise in the new year. FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka shares what?s behind the notable hike at the pump.

Is tipping getting out of control? Most consumers say yes

As more businesses adopt digital payment methods, consumers are prompted to leave a tip at places they typically wouldn’t. Some feel it has become more frustrating as the price of items has risen because of inflation.

Major Social Security trust funds could be tapped out by 2033: CBO

Social Security spending is trending upward as the proportion of Americans at or above retirement age has increased relative to the active workforce.

Gold and silver boom predicted as US hits debt ceiling, dollar devalues

Precious metals expert predicts gold and silver will rise in 2023 as government spending results in increased inflation and U.S. hits debt ceiling.

New affordable housing units open in Greenspoint
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288 new affordable housing units just opened in the Greenspoint area in Houston creating more homes in a desperate shortage of affordable housing the Houston area. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan reports from north Houston on what this means for the community.

Mortgage rates drop to the lowest level since September: Freddie Mac

The average rate for a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage fell to 6.15% for the week ending Jan. 19, according to Freddie Mac's Primary Mortgage Market Survey.

Google cutting 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs widen

Google has become the latest tech company to trim staff after rapid expansions during the COVID-19 pandemic have worn off.

Trimming down gym membership costs
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January is the time many people join a gym to reach their New Year's fitness resolution, but membership prices can mean heavy lifting for your wallet. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some advice on how you can trim your costs.

US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

Customers upset with Bank of America, Zelle
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Bank of America and Zelle is facing serious backlash from customers alleging there was money missing from their account and took to social media to put the financial institution on blast.

Solfest 2023 concert canceled, ticket holders left with unanswered questions
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Customers say they're left in the dark after Solfest 2023 was suddenly called off. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has been following this investigation as ticket holders worry they?re out thousands of dollars.

New bill looks to expand gambling in Texas, bringing casinos to state
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In Texas, you can play the lottery and win at bingo, but betting on sports and playing your luck in a casino is not legal. However, there?s a push now to bring casinos to Texas under a new bill called SJR-17 filed by State Senator Carol Alvarado.