What is the Houston Land Bank?
The Houston Land Bank works to create affordable homes in neighborhoods across Houston to help provide a better quality of life for underserved communities. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with CEO Christa Stoneham and Khiana Goines, who just purchased her first home with the help of the Houston Land Bank.
The Houston Land Bank works to create affordable homes in neighborhoods across Houston to help provide a better quality of life for underserved communities. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with CEO Christa Stoneham and Khiana Goines, who just purchased her first home with the help of the Houston Land Bank.
MC3 apprenticeship readiness program
Billions of dollars worth of construction projects are coming to the Houston area, but there is a shortage of skilled trades workers to fill the jobs. Heather Sullivan has information on a paid training program so you could secure a job.
Billions of dollars worth of construction projects are coming to the Houston area, but there is a shortage of skilled trades workers to fill the jobs. Heather Sullivan has information on a paid training program so you could secure a job.
Houston-area program expanding to prepare candidates for paid apprenticeships
The Houston Gulf Coast Building & Construction Trades Council is expanding its MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program to prepare candidates for paid apprenticeships as billions of dollars worth of construction projects are set for the Houston-area.
The Houston Gulf Coast Building & Construction Trades Council is expanding its MC3 Apprenticeship Readiness Program to prepare candidates for paid apprenticeships as billions of dollars worth of construction projects are set for the Houston-area.
Waller homeowners to get relief from natural gas bills nearing $500
Some relief is coming for homeowners in the City of Waller who have been hit by high natural gas bills reaching $400 to $500 a month or more this winter.
Some relief is coming for homeowners in the City of Waller who have been hit by high natural gas bills reaching $400 to $500 a month or more this winter.
Waller homeowners to receive natural gas bill relief
Some relief is coming for homeowners in the City of Waller who have been hit by high natural gas bills reaching $400 to $500 a month or more this winter. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke to homeowners impacted by the high bill costs.
Some relief is coming for homeowners in the City of Waller who have been hit by high natural gas bills reaching $400 to $500 a month or more this winter. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke to homeowners impacted by the high bill costs.
Galveston cruise boom | Sullivan's Smart Sense
The Port of Galveston is now the 4th most popular port in the country for cruising. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Port CEO Rodger Rees about new ships, terminals, and more in the Port.
The Port of Galveston is now the 4th most popular port in the country for cruising. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Port CEO Rodger Rees about new ships, terminals, and more in the Port.
Your child's car seat may not be as secure as you thought
Your child's safety seat in your car may not be as secure as you thought. Nearly one million vehicles on U.S. roads have recalled child car seat L.A.T.C.H. connectors that haven't been repaired, according to a new report.
Your child's safety seat in your car may not be as secure as you thought. Nearly one million vehicles on U.S. roads have recalled child car seat L.A.T.C.H. connectors that haven't been repaired, according to a new report.
Your child's car seat may not be as secure as you thought
One million cars are on U.S. roads with recalled child safety seat L.A.T.C.H. connectors that haven't been repaired, according to a CARFAX report.
One million cars are on U.S. roads with recalled child safety seat L.A.T.C.H. connectors that haven't been repaired, according to a CARFAX report.
AI is enabling some homebuyers to skip the realtor and save on commissions
Would you buy a home using Artificial Intelligence instead of a realtor if it saved you thousands of dollars? Some homebuyers have started doing just that.
Would you buy a home using Artificial Intelligence instead of a realtor if it saved you thousands of dollars? Some homebuyers have started doing just that.
Homebuyers using AI instead of agent
Would you buy a home using artificial intelligence instead of a realtor if it saved you thousands of dollars? Some homebuyers have started doing just that using an AI-powered platform called Homa.
Would you buy a home using artificial intelligence instead of a realtor if it saved you thousands of dollars? Some homebuyers have started doing just that using an AI-powered platform called Homa.
Willis neighborhood water restored after residents lost water amid freezing weather
Water service has been restored in the Lexington Heights neighborhood after residents dealt with an outage during freezing weather.
Water service has been restored in the Lexington Heights neighborhood after residents dealt with an outage during freezing weather.
Houston winter storm: Keeping food safe to eat if you lose power
If you lose power during the ice storm, food in the fridge and freezer can start going bad. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Dolores Woods, RD with UTHealth Houston about ways to keep food safe to eat.
If you lose power during the ice storm, food in the fridge and freezer can start going bad. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Dolores Woods, RD with UTHealth Houston about ways to keep food safe to eat.
What to know about flight changes, REAL ID
Some airlines have already started canceling some flights ahead of the storm. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Julian Kheel with Points Path about what travelers need to know about flight changes, and the new TSA feel for those who don't have Real ID.
Some airlines have already started canceling some flights ahead of the storm. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Julian Kheel with Points Path about what travelers need to know about flight changes, and the new TSA feel for those who don't have Real ID.
Houston winter storm: Budget-friendly power outage shopping list
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.
Houston winter storm: Emergency shopping list on a budget
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming ice storm. FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan made a list of supplies under $100 for a family of four.
Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming ice storm. FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan made a list of supplies under $100 for a family of four.
Non-perishable foods, emergency essenitials on a budget
Heather Sullivan shares non-perishable foods and other essentials you can buy on a budget to have in your emergency kit during the winter storm.
Heather Sullivan shares non-perishable foods and other essentials you can buy on a budget to have in your emergency kit during the winter storm.
Luxury style, real-world budget: How AI is helping shoppers find dupes for less
Do you have dreams of buying expensive fashion, furniture, or housewares, but a smaller budget in reality? Many consumers are turning to "dupes" for less. Here's how companies are using AI to help shoppers.
Do you have dreams of buying expensive fashion, furniture, or housewares, but a smaller budget in reality? Many consumers are turning to "dupes" for less. Here's how companies are using AI to help shoppers.
How AI is helping shoppers find dupes for less
Do you have dreams of buying expensive fashion, furniture, or housewares, but a smaller budget in reality? Many consumers are turning to "dupes" for less.
Do you have dreams of buying expensive fashion, furniture, or housewares, but a smaller budget in reality? Many consumers are turning to "dupes" for less.
Tackling debt | Sullivan's Smart Sense
How to tackle debt: Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Sheri Williams with non-profit credit counseling agency Money Management International about strategies to get out of debt and avoid debt in the future.” https://www.moneymanagement.org/
How to tackle debt: Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talks with Sheri Williams with non-profit credit counseling agency Money Management International about strategies to get out of debt and avoid debt in the future.” https://www.moneymanagement.org/
National Flood Insurance Program set to expire
Temporary funding for the National Flood Insurance Program runs out January 30 unless Congress votes to extend it. Meanwhile, Project 2025 has called for privatizing all flood insurance to cut government costs. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Matt Brannon with Insurify about his new report on how this could impact homeowners and flood insurance rates.
Temporary funding for the National Flood Insurance Program runs out January 30 unless Congress votes to extend it. Meanwhile, Project 2025 has called for privatizing all flood insurance to cut government costs. Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan talked with Matt Brannon with Insurify about his new report on how this could impact homeowners and flood insurance rates.