Student loan delinquency is increasing most in these states, study finds
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
As more borrowers fall behind on student loan payments, some states are faring better than others when it comes to delinquencies.
Texas Tax-Free Weekend 2025: What to know
Texas shoppers can save some money and support local businesses during the annual Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
Texas shoppers can save some money and support local businesses during the annual Tax-Free Weekend, scheduled for Friday, Aug. 8, through midnight Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
UK says it would recognize Palestinian state | The D.C. Daily
Don't count on lower interest rates as the Federal Reserve is expected to announce holding the current benchmark rate. Plus, President Trump's approval rating has hit a new low and the U.K. says it will recognize a Palestinian state.
Don't count on lower interest rates as the Federal Reserve is expected to announce holding the current benchmark rate. Plus, President Trump's approval rating has hit a new low and the U.K. says it will recognize a Palestinian state.
Trump threatens Russia with sanctions | The D.C. Daily
Russian President Putin told President Trump he is playing a game with Russia and Russia launched a missile strike on Ukraine. Plus, federal judge rules Planned Parenthood clinics can still receive Medicaid reimbursement.
Russian President Putin told President Trump he is playing a game with Russia and Russia launched a missile strike on Ukraine. Plus, federal judge rules Planned Parenthood clinics can still receive Medicaid reimbursement.
Turning phone into satellite phone amid emergency
In a hurricane or flood, you can lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi but there's new technology that you may not even know you have. New technology can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
In a hurricane or flood, you can lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi but there's new technology that you may not even know you have. New technology can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
Poll reveals how worried Americans are about Social Security
The uncertain future surrounding Social Security has many concerned about the number of benefits they will receive once they retire, according to a new poll.
The uncertain future surrounding Social Security has many concerned about the number of benefits they will receive once they retire, according to a new poll.
Tariff rebate check: What Trump said and what we know
President Trump told reporters this week that he is considering a tariff rebate check. Here’s what he said and what we know.
President Trump told reporters this week that he is considering a tariff rebate check. Here’s what he said and what we know.
Deals to check out for summer fun
Beat the heat and save a few bucks. FOX's Connor Hansen looked ways to find fun that better fits your budget.
Beat the heat and save a few bucks. FOX's Connor Hansen looked ways to find fun that better fits your budget.
You can now help pay down the nation’s debt through Venmo, PayPal
People have been gifting money to help pay down the national debt for years.
People have been gifting money to help pay down the national debt for years.
Social Security recipients could see $18,000 cut in benefits by 2032, analysis warns
A new analysis projects steep automatic cuts to Social Security and Medicare starting in 2032, unless lawmakers act to address the shrinking trust funds.
A new analysis projects steep automatic cuts to Social Security and Medicare starting in 2032, unless lawmakers act to address the shrinking trust funds.
Harris County homeowners threatened with foreclosure
Imagine being able to buy your first home, a dream you never thought you would attain, but suddenly your payments aren't being recorded properly. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan s investigating as some homeowners say they are being threatened with foreclosure.
Imagine being able to buy your first home, a dream you never thought you would attain, but suddenly your payments aren't being recorded properly. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan s investigating as some homeowners say they are being threatened with foreclosure.
Healthcare, weather tank Texas' retirement ranking: Study
Issues with factors like health care, weather and affordability have earned Texas a second-to-last spot in the U.S. retirement rankings, a recent study found.
Issues with factors like health care, weather and affordability have earned Texas a second-to-last spot in the U.S. retirement rankings, a recent study found.
FOX 26 viewer replaces mother's stolen SNAP benefits
Randy Hartley has a big hears and has stepped up to help a disabled mother of three who says her SNAP benefits were stolen. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look at the heartwarming act.
Randy Hartley has a big hears and has stepped up to help a disabled mother of three who says her SNAP benefits were stolen. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look at the heartwarming act.
GENIUS Act: Trump signs stablecoin bill into law
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.
President Trump signed the GENIUS Act on stablecoins into law, a major milestone for the crypto industry.
Conservancy group expands Katy Prairie protection from future developments
As Houston continues to grow, there is a steady effort, by some, to ensure some natural habitats are protected along the way. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains a new protection agreement and why a conservancy group has been expanding its protection efforts.
As Houston continues to grow, there is a steady effort, by some, to ensure some natural habitats are protected along the way. FOX 26's Tom Zizka explains a new protection agreement and why a conservancy group has been expanding its protection efforts.
UPS delivery drivers offered buyouts amid 'unique circumstances'
UPS is offering a voluntary separation package to full-time U.S. drivers amid a major network reconfiguration.
UPS is offering a voluntary separation package to full-time U.S. drivers amid a major network reconfiguration.
Houston family compensated for CenterPoint contractor damaging AC unit
A Houston family finally has air conditioning after weeks without a working unit, following alleged damage by a contractor hired by CenterPoint Energy. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia followed up the family.
A Houston family finally has air conditioning after weeks without a working unit, following alleged damage by a contractor hired by CenterPoint Energy. FOX 26's Jonathan Mejia followed up the family.
There's a new second-richest person in the world
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
Larry Ellison, co-founder and chief technology officer for Oracle, is now the second-richest person on Earth.
Woman says AI helped her pay $12K in debt
FOX 26 anchor DaLaun Dillard spoke to content creator Jennifer Allan who says ChatGPT and her self-made challenge helped her pay off half of her credit card debt.
FOX 26 anchor DaLaun Dillard spoke to content creator Jennifer Allan who says ChatGPT and her self-made challenge helped her pay off half of her credit card debt.
Houston Housing Authority looking into possible voucher requirements
In a statement, the Housing Authority says it's "exploring how to use its Move to Work designation" for those being served through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
In a statement, the Housing Authority says it's "exploring how to use its Move to Work designation" for those being served through the Housing Choice Voucher Program.