$16.25 million Lotto Texas winning ticket sold in Flower Mound
The ticket was for the Lotto Texas drawing held on January 1 and was purchased at RaceTrac #375 located at 1809 Justin Road.
$29,000 for an average used car? Would-be buyers are aghast
The days when just about anyone with a steady income could wander onto an auto lot and snag a reliable late-model car or buy their kid’s first vehicle for a few thousand dollars have essentially vanished. “I’ve never seen anything remotely close to this — it’s craziness.”
President Biden set to meet with farmers to discuss plans to reduce meat prices
President Joe Biden will meet with independent farmers and ranchers to discuss plans to reduce food prices by increasing competition within the meat industry.
Powerball jackpot rises to $522M after no winner in New Year's Day drawing
The jackpot has now climbed to an estimated $522 million and will be up for grabs again Monday night at 10:59 p.m. ET.
Virginia dad wins $1M jackpot while on chocolate milk run for kids
Dennis Willoughby stopped at a 7-Eleven store in Richmond to buy the drinks and to buy a $1 million Platinum Jackpot scratch-off ticket.
FOX 26 ?For Your Money? 2021 New Year?s Eve Special
FOX 26 is your station for money and our Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan and Business Reporter Tom Zizka share some smart sense for you on the ways to save and make money in the New Year and take stock of where your finances stand.
Harris County's eviction crisis worsening despite billions of dollars in aid
Nearly two years into the coronavirus pandemic and after billions of dollars in aid, the eviction crisis in Harris County is getting worse. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.
Powerball jackpot soars to $500M for 1st drawing of 2022
The Powerball jackpot is now worth an estimated $500 million for the Jan. 1, 2022, drawing, with a $355.9 million cash value before taxes.
These 25 states will see a minimum wage boost in 2022
Several U.S. states will receive minimum wage increases in 2022. Here's a list and when each boost will occur.
Businesses rehiring 'boomerang employees' after the Great Resignation
Hiring consultants say businesses are rehiring 'boomerang employees' that left in the Great Resignation.
Easy ways for you to save money during the 2022 tax season
As 2021 comes to a close, FOX 26?s Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan shows how you still have time to take steps now that can shave thousands of dollars off your income taxes.
Powerball jackpot grows to $441M after no top winner in Monday drawing
The Powerball jackpot is now at an estimated $441 million after no one won the Dec. 27 drawing.
Year-end tax tips: Ways to prepare, maximize refund, and more
2021 is coming to an end, which means it’s almost time to file your taxes. Here are some expert tips on ways to prepare and possibly maximize your refund.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $416 million ahead of Monday's drawing
The $416 million Powerball Jackpot, the game’s second most valuable grand prize of the year, is up for grabs again Monday night.
Kellogg strike ends after employees approve new labor contract
Kellogg said Tuesday that the new contract provides immediate, across the board wage increases and enhanced benefits for all.
Sen. Joe Manchin on Biden's $2T bill: 'I can't vote for it'
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin says he can’t back a $2 trillion social safety net bill, dealing a potentially fatal blow to President Joe Biden’s signature legislation.
Zelle scam: Police renew warning about money transfer app
Police have another warning about the ways scammers are using money transfer apps to target victims and their bank accounts.
Three possible interest rate hikes projected in 2022 to curb skyrocketing inflation
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense on inflation skyrocketing and why the feds could raise interest rates to tackle the inflation surge.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
Comparing prices at grocery stores when holiday shopping
As you probably have noticed, some items including the cost of groceries, are at the highest they've been in decades. So we want to help you before you hit the stores when you go shopping for holiday meals. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has more.