2025 federal government shutdown: What to know
The government shutdown is underway Wednesday after Congress deadlocked on a spending deal marking the first shutdown in nearly seven years. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Abbott explains the impact and the comments from Democrats and Republicans.
The government shutdown is underway Wednesday after Congress deadlocked on a spending deal marking the first shutdown in nearly seven years. FOX 26 Political Reporter Greg Abbott explains the impact and the comments from Democrats and Republicans.
How the government shutdown will impact the economy
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
The partial shutdown of the federal government could have an economic impact, although it's unlikely to have a significant impact based on past shutdowns.
Tips to digitize photos, preserve memories
When hurricanes and flood waters hit, precious family photos can be seriously damaged. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way you can have those photos digitized with Steve Durgin from Memories 4ever.
When hurricanes and flood waters hit, precious family photos can be seriously damaged. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a way you can have those photos digitized with Steve Durgin from Memories 4ever.
Restoring flood damaged photos could be done
Hurricanes and floods can damage not only property, but family history by damaging photos and memories. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with Steve Durgin from Memories 4ever on how those photos can be restored.
Hurricanes and floods can damage not only property, but family history by damaging photos and memories. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke with Steve Durgin from Memories 4ever on how those photos can be restored.
Here's how a government shutdown affects student loan payments
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
The U.S. Department of Education says many of its core operations will continue despite a government shutdown – though 87% of its workforce will be furloughed.
SNAP benefits increase Wednesday: These are the new amounts in Texas
The increase comes a month after changes to federal work requirements for SNAP took effect.
The increase comes a month after changes to federal work requirements for SNAP took effect.
Who is Charlie Javice? Frank startup founder going to prison
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Charlie Javice found herself in a legal dispute with JPMorgan Chase after they bought her student financial aid company, Frank, for $175 million. Here’s what the court says happened.
Trump meeting with Congress to avoid shut down | The D.C. Daily
The federal government is set to shut down on Tuesday night. President Trump is set to meet with top members of Congress on both sides to try to get a deal made. Plus, Trump is meeting with Israel Prime Minister to talk about a potential peace deal.
The federal government is set to shut down on Tuesday night. President Trump is set to meet with top members of Congress on both sides to try to get a deal made. Plus, Trump is meeting with Israel Prime Minister to talk about a potential peace deal.
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.