Looking for food assistance? What to know about TEFAP

You may have seen posts on social media recommending people turn to another USDA food program called TEFAP for food assistance. But what you need to know is that TEFAP doesn’t work the same way as SNAP benefits.

Testing hacks to keep carved pumpkins from rotting

There’s no shortage of hacks on social media, suggesting using everything from oil, petroleum jelly, bleach and vinegar to make pumpkins last longer. But do they work? We put some to the test.

Texas food insecurity on the rise; food preservation tips

Texas has the highest population of food insecure individuals in the country, according to Feeding Texas. If the government shutdown continues past Monday, millions will not receive November SNAP benefits. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with Mia Medina with 'No Kid Hungry Texas' about the issue.

Tips to manage your SNAP benefits

More than millions of Texans, including children, may not receive their November SNAP benefits if the federal government shutdown goes past today. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan is joined by Justin King with the Propel app about to talk about concerns families are having.

Veteran faces frozen funds after reporting a scam

A disabled veteran contacted us after she said her bank account was hit by a scammer. But she says after reporting it to her bank, her funds were frozen for a month, leaving her unable to pay her bills.