Dollar General chairs recalled over amputation, pinching hazard

Dollar General recalled some sling lounge chairs after receiving reports the chairs collapsed and caused amputation and lacerations.

CDC warns not to eat raw cake batter after multi-state E.coli outbreak

Health officials have traced an E.coli outbreak to cake mix. People infected during this year’s outbreak all indicated they had eaten raw cake batter.

Baltimore company launches device that detects COVID-19, flu

The product, called ViraWarn, uses biosensing technology to actively screen air within indoor spaces and immediately alert occupants when COVID-19 or other viruses are sensed.

Student loan pause extended until Jan. 31, 2022

The education department announced on Friday an extension of the student loan payment pause until Jan. 31, 2022.

Save Me Steve: Shop tax-free this weekend
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The Texas tax-free shopping weekend is here and that means back to school shopping and savings. There will be no sales tax on many things. FOX 4's consumer reporter Steve Noviello has details on the savings and some new socially distant options.

Texas tax-free weekend kicks off amid school supply price hike

The return to school may push back to school spending to a record high this year. Thankfully, Texas parents can get a small break this weekend.

Home Depot requires employees to wear masks, will offer masks to customers

Home Depot will require all employees contractors and vendors to wear masks inside their stores, distribution centers, office locations and customer homes.

Target offering debt-free education program for employees

Target is launching a debt-free education assistance program its employees, the Minneapolis-based retailer announced Wednesday.

295K pounds of raw beef recalled over possible E. coli concerns

A meat processor in Omaha, Nebraska, has recalled over 295,000 pounds of raw beef that could be contaminated with E. coli, the USDA said.

Biden to allow eviction moratorium to expire Saturday

The Biden administration announced Thursday it will allow a nationwide ban on evictions to expire Saturday, arguing that its hands are tied after the Supreme Court signaled the moratorium would only be extended until the end of the month.

On Your Side: Dog owner warns about hiring sitters through popular pet-sitting app

As folks resume summer travel, many people are looking for a sitter for their pets. But Consumer Reporter Steve Noviello says some users of the popular Rover app are warning others to beware.

McCormick recalls 3 seasonings over salmonella concern

McCormick & Co. is recalling some of its Perfect Pinch Italian Seasoning, Culinary Italian Seasoning and Frank’s RedHot Buffalo Ranch Seasoning.

Heat relief resources offered to Dallas residents struggling to stay cool

In the past, there would be cooling stations set up around town. However, with the pandemic, organizers decided to take the cool air directly to residents.

'The lights will stay on:' ERCOT, PUC vow to keep up with energy demand for upcoming heat

Huge changes are in the works to fix the Texas power grid, but real change will take years. In the meantime, ERCOT says it has things under control to keep up with the demand this summer starting with the record demand anticipated next week.