North Texas 14-year-old is a successful pecantrepreneur
Fourteen-year-old Charlie Kobdish doesn?t really care if people call it a pee-can or a puh-kahn, as long as they are buying. And they are buying big time. He turned his childhood passion into a successful pecan business.
Fourteen-year-old Charlie Kobdish doesn?t really care if people call it a pee-can or a puh-kahn, as long as they are buying. And they are buying big time. He turned his childhood passion into a successful pecan business.
North Texas teen turns childhood passion into successful pecan business
Fourteen-year-old pecantrepreneur Charlie Kobdish doesn’t really care if people call it a pee-can or a puh-kahn, as long as they are buying. And they are buying big time.
Fourteen-year-old pecantrepreneur Charlie Kobdish doesn’t really care if people call it a pee-can or a puh-kahn, as long as they are buying. And they are buying big time.
FCC orders phone companies to block auto warranty robocalls
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
The group behind the "car warranty" robocalls has been conducting its operation since 2018, the FCC said, making over 8 billion calls.
Automakers rollout new line of electric vehicles with more 'affordable' price tags
In their drive to have EVs dominate vehicle sales in coming years, automakers are promoting their new models as having the range, price and features to rival their gas-powered competitors.
In their drive to have EVs dominate vehicle sales in coming years, automakers are promoting their new models as having the range, price and features to rival their gas-powered competitors.
Despite high rent, it’s still cheaper than buying a home – except in these cities
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Rents are up 14.1% over the same time last year — they’ve hit record levels every month for the past 16 months.
Texas has set power-demand records 11 times so far this summer
According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, new power-demand records have been set 11 times so far this summer.
According to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, new power-demand records have been set 11 times so far this summer.
North Texas teen turns talent into pet portrait business
Whether for giving a gift or remembering a best friend, one North Texas teen's talent is in high demand. She’s one of the young bosses consumer reporter Steve Noviello is featuring this week.
Whether for giving a gift or remembering a best friend, one North Texas teen's talent is in high demand. She’s one of the young bosses consumer reporter Steve Noviello is featuring this week.
Teen artist selling pet portraits to earn summer cash
A North Texas teenager is using her talent to create memorable gifts for pet owners. For just $70, Sydney Rodenroth will turn your pet's portrait into a work of art.
A North Texas teenager is using her talent to create memorable gifts for pet owners. For just $70, Sydney Rodenroth will turn your pet's portrait into a work of art.
Watchdog warns fake online reviews are duping consumers
An investigator reports finding fake online reviews for local businesses.
An investigator reports finding fake online reviews for local businesses.
How to know the difference between a local power outage and rolling blackouts
Hot temperatures across Texas are stressing the power infrastructure. But if your home loses electricity this summer, it’s not necessarily because of the state grid.
Hot temperatures across Texas are stressing the power infrastructure. But if your home loses electricity this summer, it’s not necessarily because of the state grid.
Sizzling summer vacation gear you probably need
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
Save Me Steve: Summer Vacation Gear
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
You can make the season sizzle with the hottest products for summer fun. From a better breeze to a better boost, consumer reporter Steve Noviello has a look at some summer must-haves.
iOS 16: What you should know ahead of major software update for Apple devices
In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.
In a matter of months, many iPhone users will get to download the latest version of iOS, and Apple is introducing some new changes. Here's what you should know about iOS 16, as well as how to download it before its official release date.
Netflix expanding password-sharing crackdown with new test
The feature will roll out for testing in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala on Aug. 22.
The feature will roll out for testing in Argentina, the Dominican Republic, Honduras, El Salvador, Guatemala on Aug. 22.
The Cookie Bros turn idea into sweet summer cash
You can stay away from your own hot kitchen this summer because The Cookie Bros have you covered. The 7 and 9-year-old brothers from Duncanville are making the most of their summer by launching their own business. But as consumer reporter Steve Noviello reports, there's nothing elementary about it.
You can stay away from your own hot kitchen this summer because The Cookie Bros have you covered. The 7 and 9-year-old brothers from Duncanville are making the most of their summer by launching their own business. But as consumer reporter Steve Noviello reports, there's nothing elementary about it.
Toys ‘R’ Us makes big comeback, returning to all Macy’s locations across US
The unveiling of the new locations come after Toys "R" Us became what many thought to be something of a distant memory when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its last two physical locations in New Jersey and Texas.
The unveiling of the new locations come after Toys "R" Us became what many thought to be something of a distant memory when the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered its last two physical locations in New Jersey and Texas.
Krispy Kreme churning out ice cream truck flavored doughnuts for the summer
Should a doughnut really taste like a Creamsicle? Yes
Should a doughnut really taste like a Creamsicle? Yes
North Texas teen starts summer business cleaning grills
A North Texas 14-year-old is cashing in this summer by doing a job most of his adult neighbors hate -- cleaning barbecue grills.
A North Texas 14-year-old is cashing in this summer by doing a job most of his adult neighbors hate -- cleaning barbecue grills.
GE reveals identity of 3 companies after historic split
General Electric on Monday revealed the names of the three companies that will operate on their own after the historic split of the one-time conglomerate, including a mashup of words that will make up the name of the new energy company.
General Electric on Monday revealed the names of the three companies that will operate on their own after the historic split of the one-time conglomerate, including a mashup of words that will make up the name of the new energy company.
North Texas teen creates summer business by cleaning BBQ grills
Some amazing young people are showing grown-ups a thing or two about being a self-starter. They are running their own businesses and consumer reporter Steve Noviello wants you to meet them. The first is 14-year-old Cole Johnson, who is cashing in by doing a job many of his adult neighbors hate.
Some amazing young people are showing grown-ups a thing or two about being a self-starter. They are running their own businesses and consumer reporter Steve Noviello wants you to meet them. The first is 14-year-old Cole Johnson, who is cashing in by doing a job many of his adult neighbors hate.