Some homeowners complain of insurance delays for repairs
Many people are still waiting for their insurance companies to respond to their winter storm damage claims. On this Sullivan's Smart Sense, we cover what you can do.
Many people are still waiting for their insurance companies to respond to their winter storm damage claims. On this Sullivan's Smart Sense, we cover what you can do.
Consumer Catch up with Heather Sullivan and Steve Noviello
Consumer Reporters Heather Sullivan and Steve Noviello explain how to get FEMA assistance after the Big Freeze and Renters rights in Texas.
Consumer Reporters Heather Sullivan and Steve Noviello explain how to get FEMA assistance after the Big Freeze and Renters rights in Texas.
Costco facing cheese shortage amid imported food shipping delays
Costco is having difficulty stocking up on imported cheeses due to a shortage of shipping containers, which is causing delays in the shipment of wheels of the charcuterie staple among other imported foods.
Costco is having difficulty stocking up on imported cheeses due to a shortage of shipping containers, which is causing delays in the shipment of wheels of the charcuterie staple among other imported foods.
Unemployed could get tax break, COBRA health coverage
If the House passes President Biden's relief bill this week, people who have lost jobs could get more than just an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits. They could also receive a big tax break and free health insurance.
If the House passes President Biden's relief bill this week, people who have lost jobs could get more than just an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits. They could also receive a big tax break and free health insurance.
iPhone feature will alert you if you're being stalked
A new feature, discovered in the iOS 14.5 beta, will warn Apple users when an unknown item traveling with them is being tracked through the Find My app. The Find My app is available through iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac devices.
A new feature, discovered in the iOS 14.5 beta, will warn Apple users when an unknown item traveling with them is being tracked through the Find My app. The Find My app is available through iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac devices.
Houston restaurant owner said people threatened to call ICE for keeping mask policy
Pico’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Upper Kirby is a family-owned business. Like many other businesses, they’ve decided to keep their mask policy. But the owner says when they made the announcement, some people threatened to call ICE and immigration authorities if they didn’t change it.
Pico’s Authentic Mexican Restaurant in Upper Kirby is a family-owned business. Like many other businesses, they’ve decided to keep their mask policy. But the owner says when they made the announcement, some people threatened to call ICE and immigration authorities if they didn’t change it.
Project Porchlight, legal aid groups offer help filing FEMA, insurance claims
There are additional ways you can get much-needed help following the winter storm in mid-February.
There are additional ways you can get much-needed help following the winter storm in mid-February.
How to estimate child tax credits, stimulus checks in relief bill
The COVID-19 relief bill proposes an increase in child tax credits. Sullivan's Smart Sense shares the details.
The COVID-19 relief bill proposes an increase in child tax credits. Sullivan's Smart Sense shares the details.
Computer centers open to help people apply for FEMA aid
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia is opening computer centers to help people apply for FEMA aid as they try to recover from the crippling winter storm weeks later.
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia is opening computer centers to help people apply for FEMA aid as they try to recover from the crippling winter storm weeks later.
Workers who feel unsafe returning to work can collect unemployment checks
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on unemployment fraud.
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on unemployment fraud.
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on fraud
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with the Texas Workforce Commission about unemployment benefits for workers who feel unsafe.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with the Texas Workforce Commission about unemployment benefits for workers who feel unsafe.
How to replace electronics, furniture for half the price
A way to save money replacing expensive electronics and furniture is to buy them secondhand.
A way to save money replacing expensive electronics and furniture is to buy them secondhand.
How to vet contractors and plumbers for home repairs
As many people are still recovering from the crippling winter storm, they're now having to worry about price gouging when they hire plumbers. Heather Sullivan has tips to help you avoid astronomical numbers.
As many people are still recovering from the crippling winter storm, they're now having to worry about price gouging when they hire plumbers. Heather Sullivan has tips to help you avoid astronomical numbers.
Why is FEMA offering so little to victims of the freeze?
Houstonians whose pipes burst in the freeze expecting to be made whole by FEMA may only receive $400 like one Northeast Houston family.
Houstonians whose pipes burst in the freeze expecting to be made whole by FEMA may only receive $400 like one Northeast Houston family.
DIY project offers convenience of whole-home generator, at fraction of cost
After the crippling winter storm had many relying on portable generators, a Sugar Land man is getting a lot of attention for his cost-effective, permanent, DIY whole-home generator.
After the crippling winter storm had many relying on portable generators, a Sugar Land man is getting a lot of attention for his cost-effective, permanent, DIY whole-home generator.
Federal judge in Texas rules CDC eviction ban "unconstitutional"
Many tenants may find they are no longer protected by the CDC's eviction moratorium after a federal judge in Texas ruled it unconstitutional.
Many tenants may find they are no longer protected by the CDC's eviction moratorium after a federal judge in Texas ruled it unconstitutional.
Emergency SNAP benefits extended for March in Texas
The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
The emergency March allotments are in addition to the more than $2.5 billion in benefits previously provided to Texans since April 2020.
Mr. Potato Head rebranded as all-inclusive Potato Head, Hasbro announces
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
Hasbro created confusion on Thursday when it removed the gender from its Mr. Potato Head brand, but not from the actual toy.
Texas electricity providers offering customers help after winter storm
Electricity providers are offering help to their own customers who are struggling to pay bills after the crippling winter storm that hit Texas.
Electricity providers are offering help to their own customers who are struggling to pay bills after the crippling winter storm that hit Texas.
Apartments still without water 11 days after Houston freeze
Those still without water say they’ve had to get buckets of water from the pool just to flush the toilet, and they’re not getting answers from their property managers on when conditions will improve.
Those still without water say they’ve had to get buckets of water from the pool just to flush the toilet, and they’re not getting answers from their property managers on when conditions will improve.