Tom Zizka
FOX26Houston
Houston, TX, United States
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United Airlines debuts apprenticeship program in Houston to teach aircraft mechanics, technicians
United Airlines is leaning on Houston again to build its capabilities. Less than two months after expanding a training center for the airlines new flight attendants, the airline began an apprenticeship program designed to help ease a shortage in aircraft mechanics and technicians. → Read More
Go Texan Day offers new residents a chance to learn about rodeo
Go Texan Day is the unofficial start to Rodeo Houston, with a chance for many to break out their western garb. → Read More
Stubborn inflation, and high-interest rates, make credit card bills more expensive
The government reports that inflation slowed slightly, in January, but not as much as was expected. That's sure to keep interest rates high, as the Fed tries to push inflation down. → Read More
Nationwide shortage of pharmacists prompts chains to restrict pharmacy hours
A nationwide labor shortage is leading to restricted hours at some of the nation's largest pharmacies. → Read More
Why are gas prices rising so sharply?
The cost of a fill-up continues to rise, in the new year, as demand grows and fuel supplies tighten → Read More
Prince Harry's book released in US after wide anticipation, promotion
In early global sales, it’s the fifth highest on Amazon’s non-fiction list. The 407-page memoir hit U.S. shelves Tuesday with a promise to open the doors on British Royal Family gossip, and Harry’s struggle to find his place in it. → Read More
How automated customer service robots are controlling conversations
Customer service help is getting more challenging. If you’ve found yourself frustrated by fewer and fewer “human interactions” when you shop, get used to it. FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shares how bots are now controlling the conversation. → Read More
Forecast predicts oil prices to rise in 2023
If you've noticed gas prices creeping back up, it's not your imagination. AAA says the national average $3.21 a gallon is up 11 cents from a week ago. A new local forecast suggests those higher prices may be just beginning. → Read More
Cyber Monday purchases impacted by inflation, delaying shipments
Many, if not all of us, have been conditioned to expect free and fast shipping but stubborn inflation has made so many things more expensive and is also hitting retailers who are trying to balance keeping customers happy with what they can reasonably accomplish. → Read More
Abbott wins re-election for Texas governor, defeating O'Rourke: FOX News, AP projects
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has won reelection, defeating Democratic challenger Beto O’Rourke. → Read More
Navigating through Student Loan Forgiveness Portal, what applicants need to know
The Student Loan Forgiveness Portal is open. FOX 26’s Tom Zizka shows the step-by-step process on how to apply. → Read More
BP invests more than $4 billion in Houston renewable energy
BP says they plan to invest $4.1 billion in Houston-based Archaea Energy to help deliver cleaner energy. → Read More
New local film highlights Houston's bustling production business
A new film, that was shot completely in Houston, is about to be released on streaming services. → Read More
Hurricane Ian offers important reminder how to care for, use a generator
When Hurricane Ian hits Florida, thousands will likely be left without power. Before a storm heads toward Texas, now is the time to make sure storm-plans are ready to go, if they're needed. → Read More
Home sales are cooling, buyers finding some room to negotiate
The Houston Association of Realtors says the number of July home sales fell more than 17% over last year. While prices still remain inflated, the frenzy over every new listing has cooled considerably. → Read More
High prices and rising interest rates are leaving more homes for sale
The housing market in Houston is seeing more homes on the market and their prices softening. → Read More
Houston small business competition offers seed money for would-be entrepreneurs
Liftoff Houston entrepreneur competition is designed to help people with an idea for a business with seed money. → Read More
Drought leaves crops struggling for Houston area farmers
With much of the state stuck in a severe drought, Texas farmers are on the front line of some of the worst effects. With the beginning of August, many are well into a harvest season that has come earlier than normal, as they try to salvage what they can, from the season. → Read More
May inflation hits a 41-year high, according to Labor Dept. report
The Labor Department offered proof of what most of us already know: inflation remains historically high. → Read More
5 ways we waste money on technology
At a time when most things are more expensive, finding a way to save some cash can be a pretty valuable discovery. → Read More