Number of children swallowing dangerous household items up during pandemic
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains numbers related to child injuries are increasing during the pandemic.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan explains numbers related to child injuries are increasing during the pandemic.
New report shows 1 in 7 people who became homeless over the last year in Houston was due to pandemic
The Point In Time count, taken January 19, found about 3,000 people were homeless in greater Houston.
The Point In Time count, taken January 19, found about 3,000 people were homeless in greater Houston.
Many airlines to resume change fees on economy seats
Most airlines have permanently dropped change fees on regularly priced tickets. But many plan to resume change fees to rebook economy tickets if they're purchased after March.
Most airlines have permanently dropped change fees on regularly priced tickets. But many plan to resume change fees to rebook economy tickets if they're purchased after March.
Some complain of delays in stimulus check direct deposits
Many people are complaining on social media that the IRS "Get My Payment" tool says it direct deposited their stimulus checks, but the money is not in their bank accounts.
Many people are complaining on social media that the IRS "Get My Payment" tool says it direct deposited their stimulus checks, but the money is not in their bank accounts.
Non-profits collaborate to repair storm damaged homes
A group of non-profits have teamed up once again to make repairs for hundreds of local families who can't afford to fix their pipes that burst in the winter storm.
A group of non-profits have teamed up once again to make repairs for hundreds of local families who can't afford to fix their pipes that burst in the winter storm.
Free & low-cost family fun for Spring Break in Houston area
Whether you want to take your family out into nature, to learn in a museum, or take a virtual adventure, you have many free and low-cost options.
Whether you want to take your family out into nature, to learn in a museum, or take a virtual adventure, you have many free and low-cost options.
Some homeowners complain of insurance delays for repairs
Many people are still waiting for their insurance companies to respond to their winter storm damage claims. On this Sullivan's Smart Sense, we cover what you can do.
Many people are still waiting for their insurance companies to respond to their winter storm damage claims. On this Sullivan's Smart Sense, we cover what you can do.
Consumer Catch up with Heather Sullivan and Steve Noviello
Consumer Reporters Heather Sullivan and Steve Noviello explain how to get FEMA assistance after the Big Freeze and Renters rights in Texas.
Consumer Reporters Heather Sullivan and Steve Noviello explain how to get FEMA assistance after the Big Freeze and Renters rights in Texas.
Unemployed could get tax break, COBRA health coverage
If the House passes President Biden's relief bill this week, people who have lost jobs could get more than just an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits. They could also receive a big tax break and free health insurance.
If the House passes President Biden's relief bill this week, people who have lost jobs could get more than just an additional $300 a week in unemployment benefits. They could also receive a big tax break and free health insurance.
Project Porchlight, legal aid groups offer help filing FEMA, insurance claims
There are additional ways you can get much-needed help following the winter storm in mid-February.
There are additional ways you can get much-needed help following the winter storm in mid-February.
More resources available to help those with damage from winter storm
There are additional ways you can get much needed help following the winter storm in mid-February. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more.
There are additional ways you can get much needed help following the winter storm in mid-February. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more.
How to estimate child tax credits, stimulus checks in relief bill
The COVID-19 relief bill proposes an increase in child tax credits. Sullivan's Smart Sense shares the details.
The COVID-19 relief bill proposes an increase in child tax credits. Sullivan's Smart Sense shares the details.
Computer centers open to help people apply for FEMA aid
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia is opening computer centers to help people apply for FEMA aid as they try to recover from the crippling winter storm weeks later.
Harris County Commissioner Adrian Garcia is opening computer centers to help people apply for FEMA aid as they try to recover from the crippling winter storm weeks later.
Workers who feel unsafe returning to work can collect unemployment checks
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on unemployment fraud.
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on unemployment fraud.
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on fraud
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with the Texas Workforce Commission about unemployment benefits for workers who feel unsafe.
Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan speaks with the Texas Workforce Commission about unemployment benefits for workers who feel unsafe.
How to replace electronics, furniture for half the price
A way to save money replacing expensive electronics and furniture is to buy them secondhand.
A way to save money replacing expensive electronics and furniture is to buy them secondhand.
How to vet contractors and plumbers for home repairs
As many people are still recovering from the crippling winter storm, they're now having to worry about price gouging when they hire plumbers. Heather Sullivan has tips to help you avoid astronomical numbers.
As many people are still recovering from the crippling winter storm, they're now having to worry about price gouging when they hire plumbers. Heather Sullivan has tips to help you avoid astronomical numbers.
Federal judge in Texas rules CDC eviction ban "unconstitutional"
Many tenants may find they are no longer protected by the CDC's eviction moratorium after a federal judge in Texas ruled it unconstitutional.
Many tenants may find they are no longer protected by the CDC's eviction moratorium after a federal judge in Texas ruled it unconstitutional.
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.
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.
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.