Sam's Club to roll out AI checkout technology across all stores soon
Sam's Club is introducing artificial intelligence technology to verify purchases and expedite exits by 23%, initially unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show, with plans to implement it across all nearly 600 stores by year's end.
Walnuts recalled amid E. coli outbreak in multiple states, CDC says
An E. coli outbreak connected to organic walnuts has prompted a warning from the CDC, as well as a recall. The walnuts were sold at retailers in at least 19 states.
How often should you go to the grocery store and how much to spend?
Research shows consumers are spending an average of $174 per grocery store visit in 2024, leading to more deliberate and less frequent shopping trips.
E. coli outbreak linked to organic walnuts, recall issued, says CDC
A food safety alert was issued by the CDC after reports of an E. coli outbreak with organic walnuts.
Mother's Day 2024: near-record spending of $33.5 billion expected
According to the latest annual consumer survey by the National Retail Federation (NRF), Mother's Day spending is projected to hit $33.5 billion this year.
Restored Texas oyster reef aims to revitalize Galveston Bay after difficult season
A private reef restoration project in Texas is using recycled oyster shells to revitalize Galveston Bay's struggling oyster population and improve water quality.
Houston woman's land stolen in title theft scam: FBI warns of growing trend
Why deed theft is a growing crime and what's being done to stop it.
Land stolen in growing title theft trend
From dream to nightmare: Houston woman's land stolen in growing title theft trend highlighted by FBI.
Bettergoods, Walmart’s new store-label grocery brand, coming to stores
Walmart’s new low-cost brand is bringing hundreds of grocery items, including plant-based and gluten-free options, to stores at prices that start at just $2.
Scam calls impersonating Ft. Bend County Sheriff's Office
FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka has more on what's happening and spoke with one woman who was targeted, but didn't fall for the scam.
Rice University students launch app to help patients navigate, save money on healthcare
Rice students create app to help patients find doctors, prices, and choices for healthcare.
The Healthcare Navigator
Heather Sullivan shares how Rice University students have developed an app to tackle unnecessary medical costs, empowering patients to navigate the healthcare system and save money.
H-E-B recalls Creamy Creations ice cream cups due to potential contamination
H-E-B announces a recall on specific Creamy Creations ice cream cups in all stores in Texas and Mexico, including Central Market, Joe V’s Smart Shop, and Mi Tienda stores.
Make six figures? Here’s how much you must earn to afford a house in 2024
New data shows how much money you need to make in order to comfortably afford a house in your city in 2024.
Let's a-go? Recall for sticky acceleration pedal – in this Mario Kart racer
JAKKS Pacific recalled about 17,500 of its Mario Kart ride-on racer cars after learning the battery-operated toy could cause a crash if the acceleration pedal is clogged with debris.
Texas Sales Tax Holiday for Emergency Supplies set for April 27 - April 29
Texans can gear up for hurricane season with the upcoming sales tax holiday offering tax-free purchases on essential emergency preparation supplies, including batteries, generators, and hurricane shutters, while certain items like camping supplies and extension ladders remain ineligible.
Zero Waste Houston will turn your food scraps into compost, reducing greenhouse emissions
When food waste ends up in landfills, the EPA says it produces about 58% of total methane emissions in the U.S. One way to cut that down is to compost your food scraps.
Bird flu in cows: 1 in 5 pasteurized milk samples had traces of virus, FDA says
One in five samples of pasteurized milk contained remnants of the bird flu virus that has infected dairy cows, the FDA said. Here’s what to know.
Here's what it takes to be considered middle class in 2024 for each state
With inflation rising, some families who used to be "middle class" no longer fit in that category. Here are the cheapest and most expensive states and cities for 2024.
Breaking down Amazon's grocery delivery
Amazon's new grocery delivery service offers both convenience for Prime members and affordability for SNAP beneficiaries, but will it actually save you money? Reporter Heather Sullivan breaks it down.