Houston mayor fires back after investigation begins into allege corruption at City Hall
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner pushed back again Wednesday on allegations he steered a multi-million-dollar deal to an old business partner. FOX 26's Political Reporter Greg Groogan has more.

US seeks to prevent public housing evictions with new HUD rule

Public housing tenants cannot be evicted for nonpayment without 30 days' notice and information about federal emergency rental assistance under a new HUD rule.

Houston mayor 'turning the tables' on fired Housing Director

Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner fighting back against a lingering allegation he improperly pushed a multi-million-dollar city housing deal that benefits his long-time friend and law partner.

Houston mayor pushes back against allegations made by former Housing Director
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner fighting back against a lingering allegation he improperly pushed a multi-million-dollar city housing deal that benefits his long-time friend and law partner. FOX 26 political reporter Greg Grogan was down at City Hall when the mayor started the process of "turning the tables" on his accuser.

Understanding the housing market
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The housing market can be hard to keep up with the times. And that's why we have experts to help us figure it all out like Dan Roccato, a personal finance expert with credible.com

CDC orders new 60-day eviction moratorium amid COVID-19 surge

The director of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention approved a renewed, 60-day eviction moratorium that would protect areas where 90% of the U.S. population lives on Tuesday.

Federal eviction moratorium: Biden calls on Congress to extend expiring rule

The White House announced that a nationwide ban on evictions will expire July 31, saying its hands are tied and called on Congress to extend it.

Number of tenants behind on rent doubled during COVID-19 pandemic

The number of indebted renters has fallen in recent months but still remains high compared to pre-pandemic levels as states work to ease the financial burden.

CDC eviction moratorium left in place by Supreme Court

The court on Tuesday rejected a plea by landlords to end the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention moratorium on evicting millions of tenants who aren't paying rent during the coronavirus pandemic.

Kinder study finds housing crisis deepening in Harris County

The research revealed a huge and potentially permanent class locked into paying rents that are steadily rising.

Millions of dollars in rent help still available for Houstonians
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More than $100M dollar is still available for eligible residents in the Houston area as part of the city and county's joint rent relief efforts. The fund which was a direct response to the pandemic started with more than $159M and so far, has helped more than 28,000 families. Requirements have also changed, and your landlord no longer has to sign up first in order to be eligible. You can apply online at houstonharrishelp.org

New evidence from Kinder Institute shows how difficult it is to keep roof over your head in Harris County
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Evidence released Tuesday shows it?s getting tougher to keep a roof over your head in Harris County; especially for those living in low-income housing. Our FOX 26 Houston Government Reporter Greg Groogan breaks it all down for us.

Buying or renting a home: What?s the best decision for you?
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The cost of renting or buying a home, in Houston, continues to rise for a variety of reasons but FOX 26 Business Reporter Tom Zizka says a new study shows there can be significant savings, between the two depending on where you live.

Darth Vader house for sale: an inside look at the Dark Side??s place of residence
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If you've driven in West University, you've likely seen what's known as the Darth Vader house. Now, for the first time since it was built decades ago, it's on the market. FOX 26 Houston?s Ruben Dominguez gives us an inside look of how the Dark Side lives.

Home buyers taking extreme measures to compete in the housing market
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In this competitive housing market, some home buyers are going to extremes to get the property they want like foregoing inspections. For more on this, we speak to Dr. Juan Zane Crawford, Real Estate Professor at Houston Community College.

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.