Texas electricity providers offering customers help after winter storm
Electricity providers are offering help to their own customers who are struggling to pay bills after the crippling winter storm that hit Texas.
FEMA encourages denied storm damage applicants to provide more information
We're hearing from many people who say they're frustrated their FEMA applications have been turned down despite damage to their homes or having no running water. We took your questions to FEMA.
What to do if FEMA denies your application for assistance
Texans have been denied assistance from FEMA and our Heather Sullivan says the fight for help isn't over. She speaks with a FEMA representative about what to do after you've been denied.
Harris County, City of Houston offering $159M combined rental aid
Harris County and the City of Houston voted to offer a combined $159 million, plus the state of Texas is making $1.3 billion available.
Insurance may cover food spoiled in power outage
Many people lost a lot of food in their refrigerators and freezers when the power was out last week. But there are ways you can collect up to $500 to replace it.
Insurance companies can cover spoiled food
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan says homeowner's insurance can offer families up to $500 for spoiled food.
FEMA, local relief coming for home repairs after storm
New local and FEMA assistance is coming available to help many Houston area families living without water and in homes that are severely damaged by burst pipes from last week's ice storm.
Renters' rights and aid for repairs from burst pipes
Many renters have damage from burst pipes in their homes. Some tell us they're having trouble getting their landlord to make repairs.
Renters' rights and aid for repairs from burst pipes
Many renters have damage from burst pipes in their homes, but some tell us they're having trouble getting their landlords to make repairs.
Renters have rights when seeking repairs on damage to their homes
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains how renters can get help when their landlords are slow to repair damage caused by freezing temperatures.
Some Houstonians face electric bills totaling over $1,000 due to winter storm
Some Houstonians are getting hit skyrocketing electric bills in the thousands of dollars since this week's ice storm.
Houston Police, BBB warn about power scams
Houston Police and the Better Business Bureau are warning about scammers who've started taking advantage of people's desperate need for power and heat.
BBB, Houston Police warn Houstonians of potential scams
Houston Police and the Better Business Bureau want to warn Houstonians to lookout for scammers posing as CenterPoint employees.
Making repairs & insurance claims for burst pipes
Plumbers and repair services say they are flooded with calls about frozen and broken pipes.
Houston -area plumbers are being flooded with calls about bursting pipes
The call volume is in the hundreds for area-plumbers regarding frozen pipes. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a few tips on what you can do if your pipes burst.
Galveston County families struggle to stay warm in widespread power outages
People in Galveston County were among the hardest hit by power outages, with more than 90 percent of homes and businesses out of power since one or two o'clock in the morning.
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Tips driving icy roads
IRS anticipates many taxpayers unknowingly hit by unemployment benefit theft
The IRS anticipates many people have been hit by unemployment benefit identity theft but don't know it.
Unemployment fraud could affect thousands during tax filings
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains how many will find out they've been the victim of unemployment fraud when they file taxes.
Preparing your car and driving tips for icy roads
Drivers can take steps now to prepare their vehicles to drive in snow and ice.