Interest rate hike: What spenders, homebuyers should know
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 3.75% to 4.00%, creating challenges for borrowers. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to Houston business professor Dietrich Von Biedenfeld and FOX's Olivianna Calmes about what borrowers and homebuyers should know about the new rate.
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by 3.75% to 4.00%, creating challenges for borrowers. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez spoke to Houston business professor Dietrich Von Biedenfeld and FOX's Olivianna Calmes about what borrowers and homebuyers should know about the new rate.
Map: America's best tippers revealed in new data
A new analysis found which states tipped the most and tipped the least on average.
A new analysis found which states tipped the most and tipped the least on average.
House votes to end penny production permanently: What to know
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
Lotto Texas $7.5M jackpot winner in Houston: Numbers, where ticket was sold
A Lotto Texas ticket sold in Houston hit the jackpot! Someone won the $7.5 million prize in the September 5 drawing. See the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.
A Lotto Texas ticket sold in Houston hit the jackpot! Someone won the $7.5 million prize in the September 5 drawing. See the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.
Diesel fuel nears $6 in Texas as price hits record high
Diesel fuel prices have hit a record high in Texas as the cost-per-gallon approaches $6.
Diesel fuel prices have hit a record high in Texas as the cost-per-gallon approaches $6.
Americans' average 401(k) balance reaches record high, Fidelity data shows
A new Fidelity Investments report shows that the average 401(k) balance reached a record $155,800 in the second quarter of 2026.
A new Fidelity Investments report shows that the average 401(k) balance reached a record $155,800 in the second quarter of 2026.
Social Security COLA 2027 estimate predicts a benefits increase: What to know
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Social Security recipients are projected to receive a larger cost-of-living adjustment in 2027, according to an early AARP prediction.
Fort Bend County woman loses $50K in elaborate jury duty scam
A local Fort Bend County school worker had her savings account wiped out after scammers spoofed the Sheriff's Office phone number and threatened her with fake warrants over missed federal jury duty.
A local Fort Bend County school worker had her savings account wiped out after scammers spoofed the Sheriff's Office phone number and threatened her with fake warrants over missed federal jury duty.
Conroe City council to debate Flock camera funding
The Conroe City Council is the next Houston-area city to consider whether they'll cut or continue their contract with Flock license plate readers. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the dividing comments between leaders and locals ahead of Thursday's meeting.
The Conroe City Council is the next Houston-area city to consider whether they'll cut or continue their contract with Flock license plate readers. FOX 26's Angie Rodriguez shares the dividing comments between leaders and locals ahead of Thursday's meeting.
Houston restaurant adding surcharge to battle inflation
A Bellaire restaurant owner says he's finding ways to battle rising food, supply and operating costs without upping the menu prices. The owner spoke to FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour of the thought process behind his plans, which includes a surcharge for customers.
A Bellaire restaurant owner says he's finding ways to battle rising food, supply and operating costs without upping the menu prices. The owner spoke to FOX 26's Leslie DelasBour of the thought process behind his plans, which includes a surcharge for customers.
Trump gave White House aides tens of thousands in cash gifts
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Donald Trump gave personal cash gifts to close White House aides in addition to their government salaries.
Texas law now allows more manufactured homes
A new Texas law now loosens restrictions for approved manufactured homes. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains the new rules and some Houston-area cities that are already following them.
A new Texas law now loosens restrictions for approved manufactured homes. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains the new rules and some Houston-area cities that are already following them.
US bans Canadian motorcycle, dairy, alcohol imports amid trade war
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
The U.S. is banning Canadian alcohol, dairy products, and motorcycles starting in late September as a retaliatory trade battle between the nations intensifies.
‘Ferris Bueller gone bad’ helps unravel $240M bitcoin theft
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
A group of young men scammed an unsuspecting person out of millions of dollars’ worth of bitcoin, but their extravagant spending caught the attention of authorities leading to charges against them.
Labor Day gas prices hit record high as diesel surging costs hit drivers
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
The price of gas this Labor Day weekend high a record high at and average of $4.14 a gallon.
Labor Day travel: Texas gas prices jump nearly $1 from last summer
Millions of people are taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend for their final getaway of the summer, but those road trips are going to cost more this year.
Millions of people are taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend for their final getaway of the summer, but those road trips are going to cost more this year.
Texas hospitals suffer from loss of Medicaid funding
Texas hospitals have been losing millions of dollars a day this week as federal officials stopped providing Medicaid funding. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains the battle between Pres. Trump and Gov. Abbott's offices and how Texans can be affected.
Texas hospitals have been losing millions of dollars a day this week as federal officials stopped providing Medicaid funding. FOX 26's Karys Belger explains the battle between Pres. Trump and Gov. Abbott's offices and how Texans can be affected.
Trump $1 gold coin now available for purchase: Here’s what to know
The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.
The $1 coin designed to celebrate America’s 250th birthday and have President Donald Trump's face on them, are now in circulation.
Texas collects $4.62B in August sales tax, up 7.1% from 2025
Texas collected $4.62 billion in state sales tax revenue in August, a 7.1% increase from August 2025, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Tuesday.
Texas collected $4.62 billion in state sales tax revenue in August, a 7.1% increase from August 2025, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Tuesday.
Few Americans support 'Lake America' name, poll finds
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.
A majority of Americans oppose President Donald Trump's order to rename Lake Ontario as "Lake America," a new poll found.