Houston power politics, big changes in 2024 race: This Week in Texas Politics
This Week in Texas Politics saw big changes in the 2024 presidential race and more fallout for power companies following Hurricane Beryl. FOX 7 Austin chief political reporter Rudy Koski and his panel of experts discuss.
Boar's Head deli meat recall: Maryland issues urgent Listeria alert
The Maryland Department of Health has issued an urgent consumer advisory warning against eating specific Boar’s Head deli meats due to potential contamination with Listeria bacteria.
Boar’s Head recalls several deli meats over listeria concerns
Boar’s Head recalled over 200,000 pounds of its ready-to-eat deli meat products, including liverwurst, due to listeria concerns, U.S. officials said.
Boneless chicken wings can have bones, says Ohio Supreme Court
The Ohio Supreme Court has ruled that consumers cannot expect boneless chicken wings to be completely free of bones, following a lawsuit by a patron who suffered medical complications from ingesting a bone.
Mom of 2 and contract worker faces foreclosure due to alleged missed payments from Vinivia
A mom of two says she was in danger of foreclosure after Vinivia, the company where she was a contract worker, allegedly missed payment deadlines.
A $1 million starter home? It’s becoming the norm in these cities
There are now 237 cities in the U.S. where the typical starter home is worth $1 million or more. Five years ago, there were only 84 such cities.
Chipotle CEO addresses portion size criticism: Re-emphasizing 'generous portions'
Chipotle’s CEO addressed portion size concerns, saying the company has “leaned in and re-emphasized generous portions." Here's what to know.
Southwest Airlines to start assigning seats, offer extra legroom
Southwest Airlines is ditching its open seating model and will start assigning seats and offering premium seating for customers who want more legroom.
BMW recalls over 291,000 SUVs over increased injury risk
The recall covers certain X3 SUVs from the 2018 through 2023 model years.
This new app can see if your cellphone provider is 'throttling' internet speeds
'Throttling' is legal if it’s spelled out in the fine print of your cell phone contract, but not if you have unlimited data.
Home prices hit another record in June even as sales fall: What to know
U.S. home prices hit another all-time high in June, even as sales of existing homes fell, according to data shared by the National Association of Realtors.
Scottish cottage with views of British Open golf tournament hits market for $1.95M
'Best house in golf' is set in the middle of The Royal Troon Golf Club course.
Apartment prices in Austin have come down, experts say
Apartment prices in the Austin area have come down significantly in the last year, and there are plenty of bargains to be had. Experts say it’s a renter’s market, meaning if your landlord is trying to raise your rent, you can likely negotiate it down.
10 cities where you'll regret buying property in next 5 years, according to real estate agents
Owning property is a dream for many Americans, but some cities appear to be a better investment than others.
Sam's Club members surprised by 'free' perk — wonder if rival offers the same
A Sam's Club member has drawn attention to a "free" perk on social media, leading some to question if the competition offers the same as well.
Popular pantry staple pulled off shelves after possible contamination
The recalled rice was sold in stores in seven states.
CrowdStrike Outage: Texas AG issuing consumer alert warning of potential scams
The Texas Attorney General is issuing a warning for all Texans after the CrowdStrike outage that has affected numerous people.
Does money buy happiness? A new study suggests it can
A study sampled more than 33,000 employed U.S. adults who answered questions on a scale called “satisfaction with life."
New 401(k) rule makes it easier to tap savings for emergencies
A new law has made it easier for Americans to tap their 401(k)s and other retirement accounts for emergency funds as they continue to battle high inflation.
Millions of Bissell handheld steam cleaners recalled due to potential burn hazard
The Bissell Steam Shot handheld steam cleaners were sold between August 2008 and May 2024.