Houston Police Officers' Union approves new contract with city
The Houston Police Officers' Union has voted in favor of a proposed contract with the city that includes salary increases for officers.
The Houston Police Officers' Union has voted in favor of a proposed contract with the city that includes salary increases for officers.
'MRI for cars' arrives in Houston-area
AI is changing up car repairs! The technology is able to diagnose any problems in just a matter of seconds. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a look at how it all works right here in the Houston-area.
AI is changing up car repairs! The technology is able to diagnose any problems in just a matter of seconds. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a look at how it all works right here in the Houston-area.
More Americans are 'not confident' that Social Security will be available, poll finds
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
More Americans, particularly Democrats, say they aren’t confident that Social Security will be available to them in the future, according to a new poll.
Texas move to stop widow, widowers insurance penalty
The Texas legislature is close to passing a new law to stop widows and widowers from facing higher insurance premiums. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has an update.
The Texas legislature is close to passing a new law to stop widows and widowers from facing higher insurance premiums. FOX 26's Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has an update.
How much Texans need to earn to afford the average home
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
How much of your paycheck would have to go to buying house? Here's what homeowners need to know.
Texas near top in nation for housing affordability, report shows
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
A report on state housing ranks Texas among the most affordable places in the country to buy a home.
Texas lawmakers agree on proposed property tax relief
Reports say the proposal would increase tax breaks for homeowners - including elderly Texans and those with disabilities - and businesses.
Reports say the proposal would increase tax breaks for homeowners - including elderly Texans and those with disabilities - and businesses.
Fed rate and tariffs: Why interest is unchanged again, and what it means for you
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
Despite the Trump administration’s push for a rate cut, The Fed announced Wednesday it’s holding steady – and the president’s tariffs were a big deciding factor.
This Bay Area native just unseated Taylor Swift as world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
At age 30, a Bay Area native and artificial intelligence entrepreneur has now dethroned celebrity powerhouse Taylor Swift as the world’s youngest self-made woman billionaire, in a new Forbes review.
Americans seeing quicker, higher tax returns from IRS in 2025
The average tax refund is larger than last year's so far, though IRS officials report issuing fewer refunds
The average tax refund is larger than last year's so far, though IRS officials report issuing fewer refunds
ED resumes collection on defaulted student loans
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has steps borrowers can take.
The Department of Education resumes collections on student loans in default and many borrowers are already struggling to make ends meet could soon lose some of their income or tax refunds. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has steps borrowers can take.
Trump extends TikTok again | D.C. Daily
President Trump doesn't know whether he has to uphold the Constitution. Plus, more of Trump's tariffs go into effect for auto parts and a 100% tariff was put in place for foreign films.
President Trump doesn't know whether he has to uphold the Constitution. Plus, more of Trump's tariffs go into effect for auto parts and a 100% tariff was put in place for foreign films.
U.S. student loan repayments to resume May 5
The U.S. Office of Federal Student Aid will continue collecting on defaulted federal students loans on Monday. It hasn't done so since 2020.
The U.S. Office of Federal Student Aid will continue collecting on defaulted federal students loans on Monday. It hasn't done so since 2020.
Business owner facing steep tariffs tests whether people will pay for 'Made in USA'
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
A business offered customers a choice between a foreign-made product or the same item made in the U.S. at a much higher cost - and was overwhelmed by the results.
Private sector added 62K jobs in April, well below expectations, ADP says
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Private sector job growth slowed sharply in April, with companies adding just 62,000 positions—well below expectations—as employers navigated economic uncertainty, according to ADP.
Trump tariffs expected to impact trucking businesses
U.S. data says imports make up almost half of what trucks carry. While the Houston Trucking Association tells FOX's Sarah Alegre that they're expecting tariffs to slow down business, one manager says the tariffs could actually help his company.
U.S. data says imports make up almost half of what trucks carry. While the Houston Trucking Association tells FOX's Sarah Alegre that they're expecting tariffs to slow down business, one manager says the tariffs could actually help his company.
Here's how many Americans now say inflation is their top financial worry
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
Cost of living and affording basic needs combined with inflation were among the major concerns for Americans and their families based on findings from a recent poll.
U.S. economy shrank in first quarter; first drop in three years
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
Economic growth in the first quarter was impacted in part by a rise in imports as U.S. companies attempted to bring in foreign goods amid the enforcement of tariffs.
‘Common Cents Act’ would direct Mint to end production of the penny
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
New legislation - the Common Cents Act - was introduced this week to eliminate the production of pennies, which the Treasury says cost 4 times their value to make.
Is Amazon showing tariff costs? How Shein and Temu are handling Trump’s changes
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.
President Trump’s tariff and customs changes have begun affecting how many Americans shop online. Here’s what Amazon, Shein and Temu are saying amid rising operating costs.