$2.6 million in rent relief available to Harris County residents
Harris County Commissioners Court approved an additional $2.6 million in spending, which county officials estimate will support as many as 304 families.
Harris County Commissioners Court approved an additional $2.6 million in spending, which county officials estimate will support as many as 304 families.
Application opens February 15 for Texas Rent Relief Program
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Applications open February 15 for the Texas Rent Relief Program, a statewide rent and utility assistance program for qualifying households.
Teachers can now deduct $250 in PPE costs in classroom
The IRS is letting teachers get a PPE tax deduction of up to $250. Many teachers are saying it's not enough.
The IRS is letting teachers get a PPE tax deduction of up to $250. Many teachers are saying it's not enough.
Most U.S. colleges drop SAT, ACT requirement this year
Many high school students have to apply to colleges this year without SAT scores or extracurricular activities. COVID-19 has forced colleges to change how they evaluate applicants this year, and perhaps permanently.
Many high school students have to apply to colleges this year without SAT scores or extracurricular activities. COVID-19 has forced colleges to change how they evaluate applicants this year, and perhaps permanently.
Free tax preparation can help with stimulus checks, refunds
There are organizations that are helping people prepare the filing of their taxes for free.
There are organizations that are helping people prepare the filing of their taxes for free.
Free tax preparation being made available through several companies
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more information organizations that are helping people file prepare the filing of their taxes for free.
FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has more information organizations that are helping people file prepare the filing of their taxes for free.
Silver prices jump in latest stock market frenzy
Investors drove up the price of silver Monday, but who really encouraged the investment?
Investors drove up the price of silver Monday, but who really encouraged the investment?
Who drove up price of silver on the stock market?
Inquiring minds want to know why the price of silver jumped on the stock market, our own Heather Sullivan has some answers.
Inquiring minds want to know why the price of silver jumped on the stock market, our own Heather Sullivan has some answers.
Cyber thieves seek data breaches through workers at home
The Identity Theft Resource Center's annual report shows data breaches are down, but thieves are taking advantage of people working from home to steal organizations' data.
The Identity Theft Resource Center's annual report shows data breaches are down, but thieves are taking advantage of people working from home to steal organizations' data.
Hackers try to gain access to company files through work-at-home employees
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan says hackers are trying to get your employee credentials so they can steal data from your employer.
FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan says hackers are trying to get your employee credentials so they can steal data from your employer.
Pres. Biden signs executive order to reopen ACA enrollment
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
President Biden signed an executive order today to help many people who lost or can't afford health insurance during the pandemic.
Houston had record home sales in 2020, per realty group
Despite the pandemic and economic crisis, homes sales in Houston had a record year last year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. And analysts expect the trend to continue this year.
Despite the pandemic and economic crisis, homes sales in Houston had a record year last year, according to the Houston Association of Realtors. And analysts expect the trend to continue this year.
More customers complain of being scammed through Cash App
More people are complaining about being scammed through the mobile payment app Cash App by callers posing as customer service.
More people are complaining about being scammed through the mobile payment app Cash App by callers posing as customer service.
2 Houston men claim they were scammed through Cash App
In both of the cases, the scammers claimed they were employees of Cash App. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a few tips that can help beware of scammers.
In both of the cases, the scammers claimed they were employees of Cash App. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has a few tips that can help beware of scammers.
Company lets you buy new home before selling your old one
A real estate company Orchard just moved into Houston, and it lets you buy a new house before you sell the old one.
A real estate company Orchard just moved into Houston, and it lets you buy a new house before you sell the old one.
Orchard let's homesellers buy new home before selling their old one
Orchard is reversing the real estate model by letting homesellers buy a new home before you sell your old one.
Orchard is reversing the real estate model by letting homesellers buy a new home before you sell your old one.
Biden signs orders to increase SNAP benefits, speed up stimulus checks
President Biden signed two executive orders today: one to increase SNAP food benefits known as food stamps, the other to streamline the process of sending out stimulus checks.
President Biden signed two executive orders today: one to increase SNAP food benefits known as food stamps, the other to streamline the process of sending out stimulus checks.
FBI, FDA warn about COVID-19 vaccination and treatment scams
The FBI, FDA, and Better Business Bureau are warning you about a series of COVID-19 vaccine and treatment scams going around.
The FBI, FDA, and Better Business Bureau are warning you about a series of COVID-19 vaccine and treatment scams going around.
President Biden extends eviction moratorium through March
President Biden signed executive orders today to extend the pause on student loan payments through September and extend the eviction moratorium through March.
President Biden signed executive orders today to extend the pause on student loan payments through September and extend the eviction moratorium through March.
President Joe Biden extends eviction moratorium to March 31
On his first day in office President Joe Biden extended the nationwide eviction moratorium through March.
On his first day in office President Joe Biden extended the nationwide eviction moratorium through March.