BBB: Watch out for Ida donation scams
Seeing the images of the devastation in New Orleans, you may want to donate to help. But scammers seize on disasters to squeeze you out of your money.
Seeing the images of the devastation in New Orleans, you may want to donate to help. But scammers seize on disasters to squeeze you out of your money.
Beware of Hurricane Ida fundraising scams
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with the Better Business Bureau about the potential scams coming your way in the name of Hurricane Ida victims.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with the Better Business Bureau about the potential scams coming your way in the name of Hurricane Ida victims.
Dog food recalled over salmonella, listeria concerns
Traces of salmonella, listeria were revealed during testing, according to the FDA.
Traces of salmonella, listeria were revealed during testing, according to the FDA.
Hurricane Ida brings 'nightmare scenario' for gas prices
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
Hurricane Ida could create a "nightmare" scenario for national gas prices, according to a market analyst.
Houston-Harris County rent aid offers back-up eviction moratorium
While Houston and Harris County don't have local eviction moratoriums, one rental assistance program can serve as one.
While Houston and Harris County don't have local eviction moratoriums, one rental assistance program can serve as one.
Houston, Harris County rent aid offers back-up eviction moratorium
While Houston and Harris County don't have local eviction moratoriums, one rental assistance program can serve as one.
While Houston and Harris County don't have local eviction moratoriums, one rental assistance program can serve as one.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated workers $200 a month, could other companies follow suit?
Delta Airlines has announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage, and won't give them paid sick leave for contracting COVID-19.
Delta Airlines has announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage, and won't give them paid sick leave for contracting COVID-19.
Hoverboard battery packs sold at Walmart, Target, Amazon recalled over fire hazard
Razor issued a recall for 237,000 lithium-ion GLW battery packs.
Razor issued a recall for 237,000 lithium-ion GLW battery packs.
Hunger crisis still lingers from COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Harvey
Target Hunger is launching a mobile food pantry to help so many families still struggling with not having enough to eat.
Target Hunger is launching a mobile food pantry to help so many families still struggling with not having enough to eat.
Couple says they had COVID symptoms hours after returning from cruise
Carnival Cruise Lines confirms a passenger on a cruise that left Galveston in late July has died from COVID-19, despite the cruise line's vaccination requirements. And as COVID cases surge, more people are cancelling or changing travel plans this fall.
Carnival Cruise Lines confirms a passenger on a cruise that left Galveston in late July has died from COVID-19, despite the cruise line's vaccination requirements. And as COVID cases surge, more people are cancelling or changing travel plans this fall.
Travelers cancel trips amid COVID-19 surge
Many travelers are canceling their travel plans as COVID-19 numbers are peaking.
Many travelers are canceling their travel plans as COVID-19 numbers are peaking.
Starbucks' pumpkin spice lineup gets an in-store release date
Pumpkin spice drinks, baked goods to return on Aug. 24, 2021
Pumpkin spice drinks, baked goods to return on Aug. 24, 2021
Infant toy sold exclusively on Amazon recalled over drowning hazard
The blue plastic bath seats were advertised for babies 6 to 12 months old on Amazon.com.
The blue plastic bath seats were advertised for babies 6 to 12 months old on Amazon.com.
New book published to show resilience of women with troubled pasts, usefulness in business
Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women they call "overcomers," who have overcome a life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or addiction.
Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women they call "overcomers," who have overcome a life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or addiction.
Industrial demand fills millions of square feet of space in Houston
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots and a new report shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots and a new report shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
New book published to show resilience of women with troubled pasts, usefulness in business
Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women that they call overcomers. We're talking about people who have overcome life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or drug addiction are tapping into special skills that these women develop.
Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women that they call overcomers. We're talking about people who have overcome life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or drug addiction are tapping into special skills that these women develop.
Houston industry getting busier
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots. However, we take a look at a new report that shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
As the nation's economy finds footing during the COVID-19 pandemic, industrial growth has remained one of the bright spots. However, we take a look at a new report that shows Houston bit off a big chunk of that business and is chewing vigorously.
FDA sends pet food maker a warning letter after 130 dogs die
Pet food recalls happen more than you might realize. There can be 1 to 4 a month on the FDA website.
Pet food recalls happen more than you might realize. There can be 1 to 4 a month on the FDA website.
American Airlines extends alcohol service pause into 2022
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
American Airlines will not sell alcohol in its main cabin until 2022.
Macy’s, Toys'R'Us partner to bring the toy store back into physical locations
Toys"R"Us shops will be opened in 400+ Macy’s stores.
Toys"R"Us shops will be opened in 400+ Macy’s stores.