Black Friday shopping strategies to save the most money
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Black Friday could be a record-breaker in sales this year. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some Smart Sense on what you should be on the lookout for.

Man charged with murdering his wife, 'making it look like she was killed by an intruder'

Christopher Collins, 41, is spending Thanksgiving behind bars after officials say shot his wife to death and "went to great lengths to make it look like she was killed by an intruder.” 

Man charged in deadly shooting of common-law wife while 5 kids at home

Authorities are searching for the man now charged in the deadly shooting of a woman in Spring. Her five children, who were at the home at the time of the shooting, are unharmed.

1-year-old baby shot during apparent drive-by in southwest Houston

The mother told police she was coming back from the store buying milk and heard several gunshots. When she got back, the mom said her baby was shot in the stomach.

Woman and child, 4, shot during apparent drive-by in SW Houston

Police say occupant(s) of a black Nissan drove by and began shooting. Three people including a 4-year-old child were injured.

HCSO: Chase ends after driver surrenders with baby in his hands, 3 other children in truck

Officers say the chase lasted a little more than 12 miles before the driver pulled into a parking lot in Houston's Chinatown with a small baby in his hands. After arresting him, three other children were found inside the truck.

Harris Co. deputy shot by alleged thieves trying to steal catalytic converters

Officials with the Harris Co. Sheriff's Office say one of their deputies was shot, by one of three men seen allegedly trying to steal catalytic converters.

EPA Chief visits Houston to address cancer clusters in Fifth Ward
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For decades neighbors in Houston's Fifth Ward have complained about the alarming rate of cancer deaths in the area. The deaths have been traced back to the old Union Pacific rail yard located near the intersection of Liberty Rd and Lockwood Drive. Environmental Protection Agency Chief Michael Regan met with residents and says the federal government is committed to cleaning up the area. He said the Biden administration wants to get this right.

State attorneys general investigating Instagram's effects on children, young adults

A group of state attorneys general are investigating Instagram and its effects on children and young adults, saying its parent company Facebook — recently renamed Meta Platforms — ignored research about the harms it causes to young people.

How to prevent porch pirates this holiday season
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This could be a banner year for porch pirates. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has some smart sense how you can avoid being a victim!

Alleged robber in custody after brief chase with Houston police

Details are scarce as the incident is active but the Houston Police Department says it all began after officers received a call for a robbery in progress in the 5200 block of Gulf Freeway around 2 p.m.

Starbucks Red Cup Day 2021: How to get a free reusable cup on Nov. 18

Starbucks is giving away free, limited-edition reusable red cups to customers who order a holiday beverage. Here are details on how to get one.

Controversial contract triggers subpoenas aimed at Harris County leaders

Back in August, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo was downright combative in defending the integrity of an $11 million Covid communication contract awarded to a one-woman firm with a short track record and little financial backing.

Protesters say Facebook incites violence against Muslims

Demonstrators want Meta, aka Facebook, to remove hateful speech, identify dangerous groups, moderate posts, and invest resources in stopping violence.

Sheriff: 4 children injured, 1 dead; mother arrested for driving intoxicated

Officials say the alleged drunk driver crashed into a construction sign that injured all five children inside the car, killing one of them.

Woman killed by stray bullet, two people hit by apparent truck driving recklessly

Police say a driver was doing donuts and crashed into about five cars when a security guard opened fire. One of the bullets hit a woman, killing her.