Poll: Streaming overtaking theaters for movie watching
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
U.S. moviegoers are opting to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading to a theater, according to a new poll.
Gen Z faces harsh financial reality as credit scores plunge to dangerous record lows across America
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
Experts warn that pandemic spending, student loan delinquencies and poor money habits have left young Americans vulnerable to a lifetime of higher costs and fewer choices.
RadioShack, Pier 1 Imports owners accused of operating $112 million Ponzi scheme
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
The SEC accused Alex Mehr and Tai Lopez of misleading investors about the struggling retail brands' performance.
Some student loan borrowers brace for smaller paychecks: What to know
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Student loan borrowers who have defaulted on payments could have up to 15% of their pay docked by the federal government starting soon.
Social Security to stop issuing paper checks: What to know
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Electronic payments will officially begin on Sept. 30.
Contaminated shrimp and seafood fraud
A new report shows some Texas restaurants say they're selling Gulf shrimp but it's not. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan digs into the recent shrimp recall due to radioactive contamination.
A new report shows some Texas restaurants say they're selling Gulf shrimp but it's not. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan digs into the recent shrimp recall due to radioactive contamination.
Trump calls UN escalator malfunction 'sabotage' | The D.C. Daily
The federal government is set to shut down in six days and the White House is telling federal agencies to prepare for mass firings of federal employees. Plus, President Trump says he was sabotaged and wants someone arrested for the escalator malfunction at the UN.
The federal government is set to shut down in six days and the White House is telling federal agencies to prepare for mass firings of federal employees. Plus, President Trump says he was sabotaged and wants someone arrested for the escalator malfunction at the UN.
71-year-old loses $15K in AI voice clone scam
A Houston man says he lost $15,000 to a scammer who used AI to pretend to be his son. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather shared advice from the victim and from authorities.
A Houston man says he lost $15,000 to a scammer who used AI to pretend to be his son. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather shared advice from the victim and from authorities.
Houston roasters feel effects of tariffs on coffee beans
In southeast Houston, Three Keys Coffee has watched the price of beans sourced from Brazil steadily grow.
In southeast Houston, Three Keys Coffee has watched the price of beans sourced from Brazil steadily grow.
The real estate market for buyers and sellers
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with the chair of the Houston Association of Realtors to talk about the current state of the real estate market.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with the chair of the Houston Association of Realtors to talk about the current state of the real estate market.
Is the federal government shutting down? | The D.C. Daily
Lawmakers are running out of time to keep the federal government running as a shutdown is expected at the end of this month. Plus, President Trump will be speaking with China's president to finalize a deal to keep TikTok up in the United States.
Lawmakers are running out of time to keep the federal government running as a shutdown is expected at the end of this month. Plus, President Trump will be speaking with China's president to finalize a deal to keep TikTok up in the United States.
Free meals for eligible K-12 students for next 2 years
More eligible K-12 students can now get school breakfast and lunch at no cost for the next two school years, thanks to nearly $20 million in the new state budget. No Kid Hungry Texas and Representative Armando Walle have been advocating to expand this program. Stacie Sanchez Hare, the Director of No Kid Hungry Texas, talked with Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan about it.
More eligible K-12 students can now get school breakfast and lunch at no cost for the next two school years, thanks to nearly $20 million in the new state budget. No Kid Hungry Texas and Representative Armando Walle have been advocating to expand this program. Stacie Sanchez Hare, the Director of No Kid Hungry Texas, talked with Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan about it.
FBI warns of new 'phantom hacker' scam
The FBI just issued a warning about a new, 3-phase scam they call The Phantom Hacker that combines three scams you may have already heard about. Erik Beguin with Austin Capital Bank joins us to tell us what to watch out for.
The FBI just issued a warning about a new, 3-phase scam they call The Phantom Hacker that combines three scams you may have already heard about. Erik Beguin with Austin Capital Bank joins us to tell us what to watch out for.
BakerRipley sees rise in seniors arriving for free meals
BakerRipley says that there are seeing a rising number of seniors arriving at their Senior Health and Wellness Center for congregate meals, which is a free meal for seniors. Cristina Cave with BakerRipley came by to tell us about it. They need donations to help provide more meals. Donations can be made at BakerRipley.org/seniormeals.
BakerRipley says that there are seeing a rising number of seniors arriving at their Senior Health and Wellness Center for congregate meals, which is a free meal for seniors. Cristina Cave with BakerRipley came by to tell us about it. They need donations to help provide more meals. Donations can be made at BakerRipley.org/seniormeals.
What the Fed's interest rate cut means for Texans
Job growth, construction, and financial security have seen recent turmoil in Texas. Here's how the first Fed cut of the year could change things.
Job growth, construction, and financial security have seen recent turmoil in Texas. Here's how the first Fed cut of the year could change things.
Harris County residents speak on 2026 budget proposal
Thursday, Sept. 18, was the last day for the public to give their thoughts on the bipartisan $2.7 billion budget proposal for Harris County. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to locals at Commissioners Court.
Thursday, Sept. 18, was the last day for the public to give their thoughts on the bipartisan $2.7 billion budget proposal for Harris County. FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour spoke to locals at Commissioners Court.
Federal government shut down looming | The D.C. Daily
President Trump is sent to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his final day of visiting the UK, with trade and tariffs expected to be a topics during the meeting. Plus, the federal government is set to shut down in two weeks.
President Trump is sent to meet with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on his final day of visiting the UK, with trade and tariffs expected to be a topics during the meeting. Plus, the federal government is set to shut down in two weeks.
Fed cuts key interest rate, signals two more this year
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
The Federal Reserve has faced ongoing pressure from President Donald Trump to lower interest rates. However, the central bank has chosen to keep rates unchanged since late 2024.
Americans value college less than ever, but here’s what salary data says
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
A Gallup poll shows fewer Americans consider college essential, but new Census data reveals a stark pay gap between workers with degrees and those without.
Bill could revoke passports for U.S. citizens | The D.C. Daily
The first interest rate cut of the year to happen Wednesday and a new Republican bill might make it easy for the federal government to revoke or refuse a passport to U.S. citizens who voice opinions opposing the U.S. government.
The first interest rate cut of the year to happen Wednesday and a new Republican bill might make it easy for the federal government to revoke or refuse a passport to U.S. citizens who voice opinions opposing the U.S. government.