North Texas McDonald's offering free meals for STAAR testers

Once again, McDonald’s across North Texas will offer free breakfast to students and teachers who are preparing for the annual STAAR test.

HGTV giving away smart home in North Texas

There’s a house in North Texas filled with great ideas and products to make your life a little easier. And HGTV is giving it away.

Save Me Steve: DFW Auto Show

It was a staple in the Chevy lineup starting in 1969. Now the Blazer is back. Also, GM has redesigned its top-selling pickup. FOX 4's Steve Noviello went to the DFW Auto Show to find out what else is new.

Turn robocalls into cash

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act makes it illegal for anyone using an autodialer or recorded message to contact you over the phone.  If you are getting robocalls consumer reporter Steve Noviello says there is a way to turn those into cash.  Check out https://robocalls.cash/

Save Me Steve: March Freebies

Consumer reporter Steve Noviello is kicking off the month of March with a report about freebies! From pizza to pancakes and tax help to TV shows... he has the hookup.

Fraud tops FTC complaint list for the first time

Happy National Consumer Protection Week! The Federal Trade Commission is celebrating by warning people about an alarming trend. For the first time ever, fraud is its top complaint.

Save Me Steve: New gadgets for your home

From cooking to cleaning up and even a robot that makes cocktails... these products are a home and houseware lover's dream! Consumer reporter Steve Noviello previews some of his favorite products that are on display at the International Home + Housewares Show trade show in Chicago.

Save Me Steve: Tax refunds down, paychecks up

Tax refunds are down and frustrations are up. But FOX 4 consumer reporter Steve Noviello reminds people that so were paychecks this year. He talks about changes in deductions and how to adjust your withholdings for 2019.

Ford issues 3 recalls involving nearly 1.3 million vehicles in the U.S.

Ford Motor Company has issued three separate recalls in North America for various issues that affect more than 1.5 million vehicles. 

Automakers recall 1.7 million cars with fatal airbags made by Takata

Subaru, Tesla, BMW, Volkswagen, Daimler Vans, Mercedes and Ferrari are recalling about 1.7 million vehicles to replace potentially deadly air bag inflators made by Takata Corp. of Japan.

Airline offering free flights for kids 14 and under

Frontier Airlines' newest promotion is giving families a more affordable vacation option by allowing kids to fly for free.

Fisher-Price recalls Barbie Power Wheels Campers

Fisher-Price is voluntarily recalling about 44,000 Children's Power Wheels Barbie Dream Campers because they can keep running after the foot pedal is released.

Apple to fix FaceTime bug that allows eavesdropping

Apple has made the group chat function in FaceTime unavailable after users said there was a bug that could allow callers to activate another user's microphone remotely.

Phone carriers working to block robocallers

Sure, you've signed up for the Do Not Call List. But you're still getting those annoying robocalls. Why can't anyone fix the problem? There's now pressure on providers to stop unwanted calls. But UT-Dallas computer science professor Dr. Murat Kantarcioglu said it isn't an easy task.

Apple reportedly switching iPhone charging cord

Apple will be switching to a USB-C port, according to reports. The change means those lightening charger cables you've placed all over for convenience could be obsolete.

Steve Greenberg shows off some amazing CES tech

The annual Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas is 15 miles of aisles full of new technology. Expert Steve Greenberg has found some pretty amazing stuff. He says it's stuff you're really going to want.