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.
Target to open mini Apple stores in select locations
The new layout will hit 17 stores this month.
The new layout will hit 17 stores this month.
Call center can help Texans fill out iSTAT winter storm damage survey
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information.
Texans can call 844-844-3089 between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM seven days a week to submit their disaster damage information.
FEMA encourages denied storm damage applicants to provide more information
We're hearing from many people who say they're frustrated their FEMA applications have been turned down despite damage to their homes or having no running water. We took your questions to FEMA.
We're hearing from many people who say they're frustrated their FEMA applications have been turned down despite damage to their homes or having no running water. We took your questions to FEMA.
Some Houstonians still without water, waiting on an appointment with a plumber
Plumbers seem to be the most popular people in town as thousands still need to have their pipes repaired after they ruptured in last week's freeze. Many plumbers are no longer accepting appointments because they're booked for weeks to come.
Plumbers seem to be the most popular people in town as thousands still need to have their pipes repaired after they ruptured in last week's freeze. Many plumbers are no longer accepting appointments because they're booked for weeks to come.
What to do if FEMA denies your application for assistance
Texans have been denied assistance from FEMA and our Heather Sullivan says the fight for help isn't over. She speaks with a FEMA representative about what to do after you've been denied.
Texans have been denied assistance from FEMA and our Heather Sullivan says the fight for help isn't over. She speaks with a FEMA representative about what to do after you've been denied.
Insurance may cover food spoiled in power outage
Many people lost a lot of food in their refrigerators and freezers when the power was out last week. But there are ways you can collect up to $500 to replace it.
Many people lost a lot of food in their refrigerators and freezers when the power was out last week. But there are ways you can collect up to $500 to replace it.
Cherokee chief asks Jeep to stop using its tribe's name
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
“I’m sure this comes from a place that is well-intended, but it does not honor us by having our name plastered on the side of a car,” Chief Chuck Hoskin said.
FEMA, local relief coming for home repairs after storm
New local and FEMA assistance is coming available to help many Houston area families living without water and in homes that are severely damaged by burst pipes from last week's ice storm.
New local and FEMA assistance is coming available to help many Houston area families living without water and in homes that are severely damaged by burst pipes from last week's ice storm.
Thousands of Houstonians still have water in their homes after pipes burst last week
Still trying to dry out and recover after days of freezing temperatures caused pipes to burst in thousands of Houston area homes.
Still trying to dry out and recover after days of freezing temperatures caused pipes to burst in thousands of Houston area homes.
City of Houston urges residents to report damages from severe winter storm
Reporting property damage caused by the historic winter storms helps the City of Houston and the State of Texas qualify for recovery assistance from the federal government.
Reporting property damage caused by the historic winter storms helps the City of Houston and the State of Texas qualify for recovery assistance from the federal government.
Insurance Council of Texas provides advice on handling weather damage
The Insurance Council of Texas provided some advice to FOX 7 Austin on what to do concerning damage from busted pipes and downed trees.
The Insurance Council of Texas provided some advice to FOX 7 Austin on what to do concerning damage from busted pipes and downed trees.
Griddy customer unable to switch provider stuck with $17,000 electric bill
Electric customers across North Texas have been reaching out for help after looking at unbelievable electricity bills. One Griddy customer saw a bill of $17,000.
Electric customers across North Texas have been reaching out for help after looking at unbelievable electricity bills. One Griddy customer saw a bill of $17,000.
Renters' rights and aid for repairs from burst pipes
Many renters have damage from burst pipes in their homes. Some tell us they're having trouble getting their landlord to make repairs.
Many renters have damage from burst pipes in their homes. Some tell us they're having trouble getting their landlord to make repairs.
Renters' rights and aid for repairs from burst pipes
Many renters have damage from burst pipes in their homes, but some tell us they're having trouble getting their landlords to make repairs.
Many renters have damage from burst pipes in their homes, but some tell us they're having trouble getting their landlords to make repairs.