Planning a trip? Travel prices are finally descending
If you're looking to plan a trip, particularly for the holidays, experts say prices are finally starting to come down. But don't wait too long.
Haven't received child tax credit payments? Here's the fix
Some parents tell us they're having trouble collecting the child tax credit payments they're expecting.
Group power plan aims to cut your energy bill
A residential energy aggregator aims to help residents cut their monthly electricity bills.
7 million unemployed losing pandemic unemployment benefits
Seven million unemployed people across the country are losing their pandemic unemployment benefits on this Labor Day.
What deals, discounts are worth it this Labor Day weekend, and what you may want to wait on
While you can save big on some items this weekend, you may want to wait to save more on others.
Harris Co. Pct. 1 Constable Rosen, NACA launch new efforts to stop evictions
With so many renters facing eviction now that the CDC eviction moratorium has been thrown out, new efforts are being made to keep renters in their homes.
REPORT: More than 100,000 Houston customers had power shut off this summer
Since the Public Utility Commission lifted the ban on shutting off residential utlities in June, there's been a surge in people losing power, and air conditioning, during these hot summer months.
Apps available to help Hurricane Ida victims get assistance
Thousands of evacuees are in Houston seeking refuge from the devastation in New Orleans after Hurricane Ida. Many are scrambling to find shelter, food, and necessities.
BBB: Watch out for Ida donation scams
Seeing the images of the devastation in New Orleans, you may want to donate to help. But scammers seize on disasters to squeeze you out of your money.
Houston-Harris County rent aid offers back-up eviction moratorium
While Houston and Harris County don't have local eviction moratoriums, one rental assistance program can serve as one.
Delta Air Lines to charge unvaccinated workers $200 a month, could other companies follow suit?
Delta Airlines has announced it will charge unvaccinated employees an additional $200 a month for health insurance coverage, and won't give them paid sick leave for contracting COVID-19.
Hunger crisis still lingers from COVID-19 pandemic and Hurricane Harvey
Target Hunger is launching a mobile food pantry to help so many families still struggling with not having enough to eat.
Couple says they had COVID symptoms hours after returning from cruise
Carnival Cruise Lines confirms a passenger on a cruise that left Galveston in late July has died from COVID-19, despite the cruise line's vaccination requirements. And as COVID cases surge, more people are cancelling or changing travel plans this fall.
New book published to show resilience of women with troubled pasts, usefulness in business
Two local women have published a book to help businesses hire women they call "overcomers," who have overcome a life in sex trafficking, poverty, crime, or addiction.
FDA sends pet food maker a warning letter after 130 dogs die
Pet food recalls happen more than you might realize. There can be 1 to 4 a month on the FDA website.
How poor credit could potentially cause you to pay more for car insurance
There's a secret most drivers don't know about how their auto insurance rates are set: having a low credit score can drive up your rates.
TWC: Unemployment benefits decided case-by-case if worker declines to be vaccinated
For workers who risk being fired by employers for not being vaccinated, most legal experts say their chances of collecting unemployment benefits are slim. However, the Texas Workforce Commission says it's decided case-by-case.
Repairing electronic devices can save the cost of replacing them
Repairs and tune-ups can be a fraction of the cost of buying new laptops, tablets, or cell phones.
Pearland couple says car wash smashed windshield while they were in car
A Pearland man says he and his fiancé were terrified when he says an automatic car wash smashed their windshield while they were inside the car.
How to save more than just taxes on clothes, school supplies during this Tax-Free Weekend
The rush is on to stock up on school supplies as tax free weekend is underway. You may not find everything you need, and some items will cost you more.