Drought leaves crops struggling for Houston area farmers
With much of the state stuck in a severe drought, Texas farmers are on the front line of some of the worst effects. With the beginning of August, many are well into a harvest season that has come earlier than normal, as they try to salvage what they can, from the season.
Mega Millions lottery drawing: Winners can remain anonymous in these states
Can the Mega Millions lottery jackpot winner from Illinois remain anonymous? Here's key information.
Ways you can save some bucks on back-to-school shopping
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on ways you can save some money while shopping for back to school items.
Man wins second lottery prize at same location six years apart
Kevin Miller knows exactly where to go when he wants to win the lottery.
New York City store locks up Spam in plastic case amid crime spike
Shoppers, store employees, and social media users expressed disbelief after discovering the $3.99 canned meat product out of reach behind lock and key.
Mega Millions winner: Ticket bought in Illinois wins $1.28B jackpot
According to megamillions.com, there was one winning ticket in the draw Friday night, and it was bought in Illinois.
More senior citizens turning to ?Senior Living? facilities across the US
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares the decision more senior citizens are making about their living situation and how the hot housing market is helping them pay for it.
10 times hitting the lottery jackpot ended in disaster: 'I wish I'd torn that ticket up'
Past lottery jackpot winners have been murdered, convicted of murder, and died penniless.
How to recession-proof your life
If you think a recession could destabilize your finances, here are some things you can do to prepare.
Mega Millions $1.02 billion jackpot: Should you take a lump sum or annual payouts?
Financial adviser Robert Pagliarini explained the pitfalls that come with 'sudden wealth' for Mega Millions Jackpot winner
Texas Lottery expects to break sales record despite inflation
The Texas Lottery expects record ticket sales from big dreams during inflation.
How Houston businesses are dealing with ?shrinkflation?
We?ve been talking about ?shrinkflation? for months, getting less for the same price or more because of inflation and businesses in Houston are struggling with it as well.
How inflation impacting mega million lottery sales in Texas
The economy has more Americans hoping to cash in on the $1 billion Mega Millions Jackpot. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shares how many tickets Texas expects to sell.
Man opens up about leaving teaching for better-paying Walmart job
The 28-year-old man said the chance to move up without getting an advanced degree was one of the motivating factors for him to leave the education field.
Are we in a recession? The definition of recession explained
Is the U.S. headed for a recession? It depends on who you ask.
$1.1 billion: Mega Millions jackpot climbs again, 2nd-highest prize in game history
The Mega Millions jackpot is now the second-highest prize in the game’s history, as currently estimated. It comes with a $648.2 million cash option, too.
What's in, and out, of Democrats' climate, health care and inflation bill
Here’s a look at the Democrats' "Inflation Reduction Act of 2022" as it stands after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin reached a deal.
Recession fears rise after US economy shrinks for second straight quarter
The latest figures are raising fears that the nation may be approaching a recession.
Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
Federal reserve hikes interest rates for 4th time; will it trigger a recession?
Borrowing money is getting even more expensive for car buyers, homebuyers, and really anyone who carries a credit card balance. The Federal Reserve has hiked interest rates for fourth time this year and is desperately trying to just cool down the economy, but will this actually trigger a recession?