Shrinkflation: Prices increasing with product sizes decreasing
Have you been feeling ripped off lately when you go to the store? Not only are consumer prices increasing due to inflation, but product sizes could be decreasing. It's called "Shrinkflation" and Edward Dworsky, founder of consumerworld.org helps explain what that is.
Have you been feeling ripped off lately when you go to the store? Not only are consumer prices increasing due to inflation, but product sizes could be decreasing. It's called "Shrinkflation" and Edward Dworsky, founder of consumerworld.org helps explain what that is.
Moderna seeking full FDA approval & concerns over Johnson & Johnson vaccine
Right now, Moderna has emergency authorization for adults 18-years and up only. Now, it?s seeking full approval from the FDA; what that means for the vaccination efforts. Meanwhile, concerns remain high regarding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. We catch up with Dr. Prathit Kulkarni. Assistant professor of medicine-infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine for more information.
Right now, Moderna has emergency authorization for adults 18-years and up only. Now, it?s seeking full approval from the FDA; what that means for the vaccination efforts. Meanwhile, concerns remain high regarding the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. We catch up with Dr. Prathit Kulkarni. Assistant professor of medicine-infectious diseases at Baylor College of Medicine for more information.
What's Cookin' at Taste Bar + Kitchen?
A Houston chef known for his unique twists on classic soul food has a new restaurant in the works and a competition for the top spot behind the bar. FOX 26 Houston?s Ruben Dominguez takes us to Taste Bar + Kitchen with the full story!
A Houston chef known for his unique twists on classic soul food has a new restaurant in the works and a competition for the top spot behind the bar. FOX 26 Houston?s Ruben Dominguez takes us to Taste Bar + Kitchen with the full story!
Home buyers taking extreme measures to compete in the housing market
In this competitive housing market, some home buyers are going to extremes to get the property they want like foregoing inspections. For more on this, we speak to Dr. Juan Zane Crawford, Real Estate Professor at Houston Community College.
In this competitive housing market, some home buyers are going to extremes to get the property they want like foregoing inspections. For more on this, we speak to Dr. Juan Zane Crawford, Real Estate Professor at Houston Community College.
Inflation fears now a reality - what's driving the increase and for how long?
Inflation is up and just about everything is going to cost more for the time being. Prof. Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, with the University of Houston - Downtown joins us to help break it down for us.
Inflation is up and just about everything is going to cost more for the time being. Prof. Dietrich Von Biedenfeld, with the University of Houston - Downtown joins us to help break it down for us.
Baby Gronk takes the internet
A pint-sized baller from Frisco, Texas is living the celebrity lifestyle after going viral for "pulling a truck" as a kindergartner. "Baby Gronk" visits Houston during his celebrity training tour, and his dad speaks with Fox 26 about the purpose behind all the social media promotion.
A pint-sized baller from Frisco, Texas is living the celebrity lifestyle after going viral for "pulling a truck" as a kindergartner. "Baby Gronk" visits Houston during his celebrity training tour, and his dad speaks with Fox 26 about the purpose behind all the social media promotion.
Texas legislative session: What passed? What failed?
Dr. Eddy Carder is a professor at Prairie View A&M University. He discusses the big three things that passed, and three things that didn't pass. Also, he examines whether or not this was a good or bad legislative session for Texas.
Dr. Eddy Carder is a professor at Prairie View A&M University. He discusses the big three things that passed, and three things that didn't pass. Also, he examines whether or not this was a good or bad legislative session for Texas.
Woman battling skin cancer encourages sun safety
Doctors say it's important to wear sunscreen every day, even when it's cloudy outside. Yvette Ellerbe hopes her story will serve as a warning to others about the importance of protecting yourself from the sun. She has faced skin cancer for the last 17 years.
Doctors say it's important to wear sunscreen every day, even when it's cloudy outside. Yvette Ellerbe hopes her story will serve as a warning to others about the importance of protecting yourself from the sun. She has faced skin cancer for the last 17 years.
Friendswood High School baseball team plays for state title
A local high school baseball team is Number 1 in the nation and they are vying for a state championship.
A local high school baseball team is Number 1 in the nation and they are vying for a state championship.
Harris Co. Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia on flood mitigation funds
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia discusses the $1 billion allocated for flood mitigation projects statewide of which the county and Houston were slated to receive none. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush later announced that he is requesting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Harris County to receive a direct allocation of $750 million for mitigation efforts.
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia discusses the $1 billion allocated for flood mitigation projects statewide of which the county and Houston were slated to receive none. Texas Land Commissioner George P. Bush later announced that he is requesting the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Harris County to receive a direct allocation of $750 million for mitigation efforts.
Progress update on the White Oak Bayou project
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia provides an update on the progress of the White Oak Bayou project.
Harris County Precinct 2 Commissioner Adrian Garcia provides an update on the progress of the White Oak Bayou project.
Best Friends foster pet camp
There is a summer camp for kids who really love animals. Kerry McKeel with Best Friends Animal Society tells us more.
There is a summer camp for kids who really love animals. Kerry McKeel with Best Friends Animal Society tells us more.
Your Legal Questions: Contractor, traffic fine, neighborhood pool
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico answers viewers' legal questions.
TX/RX Labs opens East End hub
TX/RX Labs is a new makerspace on the East End. You can learn to make anything there, from 3D printing to welding, woodworking, design and more.
TX/RX Labs is a new makerspace on the East End. You can learn to make anything there, from 3D printing to welding, woodworking, design and more.
Gadget gift ideas for dads and grads
Steve Greenberg, host of the YouTube gadget game show "What the Heck is That?", shares some gift ideas for dads and grads.
Steve Greenberg, host of the YouTube gadget game show "What the Heck is That?", shares some gift ideas for dads and grads.
La Marque High School student is Making the Grade
He's captain of two sports, state art champ and top of his class. Not only is this La Marque High School student Making the Grade, but he's also working full time while doing it.
He's captain of two sports, state art champ and top of his class. Not only is this La Marque High School student Making the Grade, but he's also working full time while doing it.
Summer camps in and around Houston
Some fun camps around the Houston area still have availability.
Some fun camps around the Houston area still have availability.
Need for vaccine trial participants in Houston area
There is still a need for COVID-19 vaccine trial participants right here in the Houston area.
There is still a need for COVID-19 vaccine trial participants right here in the Houston area.
Texas legislative session: What passed and what didn't
One of Texas' most talked about bills has missed the midnight deadline in the Texas legislative session.
One of Texas' most talked about bills has missed the midnight deadline in the Texas legislative session.
Remembering fallen heroes on Memorial Day
John D. Royalty, Retired Master Sergeant and Center Operations Supervisor with USO Houston, discusses the significance of Memorial Day and how we can honor fallen heroes.
John D. Royalty, Retired Master Sergeant and Center Operations Supervisor with USO Houston, discusses the significance of Memorial Day and how we can honor fallen heroes.