Houston Modern Home Tour using modern tech to go virtual
The Modern Home Tour in Houston is shifting from walkthrough to virtual this year to maintain social distancing and will reach a nationwide audience. Tour Goers can not only see the most modern technology in homes, they will use modern technology to view it.
BBB warns of scammers posing as political campaigns before election
The Better Business Bureau says some of the calls you're getting during elections may actually be from cons to steal your money and identity.
TWC reinstating job search requirement for unemployment benefits Nov. 1
The Texas Workforce Commission added eight call centers and beefed up its website capacity to keep up with more than 2 million Texans needing unemployment benefits this year.
State providing $171 million in rental aid in new Texas Eviction Diversion Program
The state is providing $171 million of rental assistance in a new Texas Eviction Diversion Program to keep families in their homes. Plus a new legal aid online resource is available for families facing eviction proceedings.
More people making money renting out their cars
More people are making money using their car, but not by becoming an Uber or Lyft driver. They're renting out their cars when they travel or not using it.
Skylight Health offers low-cost telemedicine to anyone in Texas
Anyone in Texas can now receive primary healthcare through telemedicine for about $16 to $24 a month.
Two Houston companies use high tech to help businesses reopen
Two Houston companies are using high tech to help businesses reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Experts offer tips for the best medicare plan for you
You can enroll in Medicare when you turn 65 or during an enrollment period if you haven't already, or you can change Medicare plans.
Makeena app helps save money on healthy foods & green products
With Makeena, you can buy from more than 100 brands of health foods and eco-friendly products, then scan the bar codes or receipts, or redeem in-store offers, to earn points.
Target Hunger and Kroger team up to tackle food deserts, hunger in minority communities
Target Hunger and Kroger are teaming up to address a hunger crisis: minority families in Northeast Houston who not only live in food deserts but have lost jobs this year and can't buy food.
Lee College credits innovation for increased enrollment in pandemic
While many colleges face dropping enrollment this year, a local junior college has had a spike. Lee College in Baytown says it's due to innovating the way they serve students.
Homeowners will soon get hit with new, high fee to refinance
If you plan on refinancing your home the time is now. More fees will go into effect starting Dec. 1.
How to save the most on Amazon Prime Days
To snap up Amazon deals, you must be a Prime member. But you can sign up for a 30-day free trial and cancel after 29 days to avoid paying $12.99 a month.
Banks offering hundreds of dollars to lure you to open accounts
Many banks are ready to hand you hundreds of dollars just to open a new account with them. They're competing for business as some people have been saving more money than ever during the economic crisis.
New ride-share service in Houston offering safety features
Houstonians can now take a new ride-sharing service to get around the city that has a big emphasis on safety.
More people buying life insurance during COVID-19 pandemic
Applications for life insurance rose 3.4 percent for people under age 44 in the first half of the year, according to the MIB Life index.
Missouri City accepting applications for rent, mortgage, utility relief
Households can receive up to $2,000 for rent or mortgage for two months, plus $500 per month for utilities for two months, according to Missouri City's website.
Business giving start-ups space to grow in pandemic
A Sugar Land business is offering three days of free office space and some small businesses say it's the boost they need.
Kinder study: Evictions cost Harris County $315 million a year
Rice University's Kinder Institute found that even in 2019, Harris County had the second-highest eviction rate in the country, only behind New York City.
New "Flood Factor" scores say more homes at risk for flooding
The non-profit's analysis is showing an additional 5 million homes across the U.S with a high risk of flooding.