More unemployed people starting businesses, becoming independent contractors

Applications for employer identification numbers required to start businesses surpassed 3.2 million this year. That's up from 2.7 million from this time last year, according to the Census Bureau.

Drive-in Get Out the Vote Concert at NRG Park

A drive-in Get Out The Vote Concert presented by Move Texas was held at NRG Park Thursday in celebration of record voter turnout in Harris County and historic 24-hour polling locations.

Houston Modern Home Tour using modern tech to go virtual

The Modern Home Tour in Houston is shifting from walkthrough to virtual this year to maintain social distancing and will reach a nationwide audience. Tour Goers can not only see the most modern technology in homes, they will use modern technology to view it.

Keeping your partner out of your family drama

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says establishing these four suggestions can help strengthen your relationship and minimize the effects of family drama.

Company shipping products that arrive, all you need is moisture
video

FOX 26's Coco Dominguez speaks with a company that makes all kinds of products that arrive, all you have to do is add moisture.

Texas stylist becomes hair guru to stars like Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat

He is summoned by the likes of Erykah Badu, Ashanti, Nicki Minaj, Megan Thee Stallion, Doja Cat, Jeffree Star, Tekashi69, KeKe, Keyshia Cole and the list goes on and on.

BBB warns of scammers posing as political campaigns before election

The Better Business Bureau says some of the calls you're getting during elections may actually be from cons to steal your money and identity.

BBB warns of election scams
video

The Better Business Bureau is warning that scammers are posing as campaign workers to get your "campaign donations" to line their pockets.

Older foster kids face even more challenges during pandemic
video

The pandemic has made the difficult job of finding permanent homes for older foster children even harder. Every month at FOX 26, we profile one of the more than 1,500 children available for adoption right now in the Houston area. This month, meet Brianna.

TWC reinstating job search requirement for unemployment benefits Nov. 1

The Texas Workforce Commission added eight call centers and beefed up its website capacity to keep up with more than 2 million Texans needing unemployment benefits this year.

Is political stress interfering with your relationship?

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares some signs that stress is taking a toll on your relationship and what you can do about it.

TSU soccer star is Making the Grade
video

Lemauriel Johnson is a star in the classroom and on the soccer field at Texas Southern University. The 5'8" forward, daughter of Randy and Katrina Johnson, is inspiring her teammates to do well. The women's soccer team sports a 3.57 GPA, which tops all women's teams on the campus. Lemauriel is a leader with big goals.

FOX 26 in Focus- Rebound and Recovery October 23, 202
video

A band teacher finds a unique way to protect himself and his students from the coronavirus and Denise Middleton explains how rewilding might actually prevent future pandemics and a quick look at some job opportunities here in the Houston area.

Sunday Fishing Forecast
video

FOX 26's Stephen Morgan has the latest for your fishing forecast.

Saturday Fishing Forecast
video

FOX 26's Stephen Morgan beaks down Saturday's fishing forecast