Texas musician plays piano while undergoing brain tumor surgery
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Alex Chod was recently diagnosed with a brain tumor video provided by Memorial Hermann that shows the removal procedure while doctors kept him awake while mapping his brain.

How poor credit could potentially cause you to pay more for car insurance

There's a secret most drivers don't know about how their auto insurance rates are set: having a low credit score can drive up your rates.

Dog food recalled due to elevated levels of vitamin D

51,000 packages of Simply Nourish dog food have been recalled due to high levels of vitamin D that may cause serious health problems in dogs.

TWC: Unemployment benefits decided case-by-case if worker declines to be vaccinated

For workers who risk being fired by employers for not being vaccinated, most legal experts say their chances of collecting unemployment benefits are slim. However, the Texas Workforce Commission says it's decided case-by-case.

$11 million Harris County COVID-19 contract drawing scrutiny, concern

Within a Harris County administration that touts so-called "Best Practices" on a near-constant basis, the recent delivery of an $11 million public outreach contract for "Targeted Community Vaccine Delivery" is drawing both scrutiny and concern.

Hotels experimenting with add-on fees to boost revenue

At a time when the hotel industry is still struggling to regain business lost during the pandemic, some are taking a cue from air travel and finding new ways to make a buck.

Hotels experiment with add-on fees to boost revenue
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Just before the pandemic, airlines made almost $76 billion dollars in add-on fees, for things like baggage, seat assignments and carry-ons. Now, the hotel industry is experimenting with the same sort of a la carte charges that could really change the travel experience.

Airbnb enforcing anti-party restrictions for Halloween 2021

Airbnb will restrict one and two-night reservations during popular holidays to reduce the number of parties held at rental locations, the company confirmed.

Repairing electronic devices can save the cost of replacing them
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Now that students are heading back to school, you may be getting ready to buy new laptops, tablets, or smartphones. But shortages are making them expensive, and you may not need to spend that much money. Repairs and tune-ups can be a fraction of the cost.

Pearland couple says car wash smashed windshield while they were in car

A Pearland man says he and his fiancé were terrified when he says an automatic car wash smashed their windshield while they were inside the car.

New Amazon policy could benefit 'some' unhappy customers

It's a partial response to a question that has rippled through the courts: When you buy something 'on' Amazon, did Amazon sell it to you?

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.

Push to increase electric vehicles could strain Texas' power grid

With President Biden's latest executive order to make 50% of all new vehicles electric by 2030, some say though it'll be better for the environment, it may put a lot of pressure on Texas' power grid.

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.

Saving more on just taxes for school supplies this Tax-Free Weekend
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The rush is on to stock up on school supplies as the tax-free weekend is underway. You may not find everything you need, and some items will cost you more.