HEAT WAVE TIPS: How to stay cool while spending less
Heather Sullivan provides tips on preventing power outages as temperatures are getting hotter.
Saving money on groceries as food, meat prices rise
Shoppers are feeling sticker shock at the grocery store. Food and meat prices have been rising as inflation and shipping delays are affecting many industries.
Rideshare prices surge due to driver shortage
If you've taken a rideshare like Uber or Lyft lately, you probably noticed skyrocketing prices. It's due to a driver shortage.
New study says bike helmets need more rigorous testing
A new study says your bike helmet may not protect your head in an accident as much as it could.
Hotel residents can get aid from homelessness diversion program
Some low income people living in long-term hotels often don't qualify for rental assistance and are not included in eviction moratoriums. But they can qualify for other aid.
Should you disable Amazon Sidewalk?
If you have Amazon Alexa, Echo or a Ring Doorbell, the company is launching Amazon Sidewalk to help you keep those devices connected even if your wifi goes out. But cyber experts say it can also leave you open to hackers.
Amazon opens Disaster Relief Hub to distribute supplies faster
Amazon just opened a Disaster Relief Hub of supplies to be able to respond to disasters even quicker.
San Jacinto Community College offers free tuition to class of 2021
San Jacinto Community College is offering free tuition for up to three years to the high school class of 2021.
Two reports reveal depth of financial distress from pandemic
Two new reports reveal the financial devastation many individuals and families face from the pandemic, and could face well into the future.
How to get your vehicle road-trip ready!
Nine out of 10 travelers are expected to drive to their destination this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA.
How to get your vehicle road-trip ready!
Nine out of 10 travelers are expected to drive to their destination this Memorial Day weekend, according to AAA. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter, Heather Sullivan has you covered with tips to get your vehicle ready for that road trip!
Staff shortages may slow economic recovery for restaurants, hotels
Hotels and restaurants are getting ready for a big rush this Memorial Day weekend and this summer. But their revenues may not be as much as they hoped.
Money tips to help as you plan your next trip!
While most people already have travel plans set, Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan is here with some quick, smart tips that could save you money not just this weekend, but all summer long on your travel.
Shopping deals for Memorial Day weekend!
Memorial Day weekend is almost here and so are the shopping deals.
Shopping deals for Memorial Day weekend!
Memorial Day weekend is almost here and so are the shopping deals. Our Heather Sullivan helps offer some helpful tips before you go out and spend, spend, spend!
Costs lowered to buy Marketplace health coverage
The cost to buy health insurance on the Healthcare Marketplace has now dropped for millions of uninsured Texans through President Biden's American Rescue Plan.
Thieves using stolen identities to get PPP loans
Paycheck Protection Program loans are saving businesses and jobs. But they're also being misused to rip people off and leave them deep in debt.
How to hire a reputable mover and save money
How to choose a reputable mover and save money on your move to a new home.
Houston couple struggles to get movers to deliver their items
A Houston couple says they paid movers thousands of dollars to move them to Chicago, but have gone six weeks without delivery.
Weight loss companies seeing increase in business during pandemic
Many Americans gained nearly two pounds a month while sheltering at home, for an average of 20 pounds, reports the Journal of the American Medical Association. Now, many are paying up to get the scale to go down.




















