Tips for avoiding back-to-school shopping scams
Many families are beginning their back-to-school shopping, and scammers are ready for you.
Many families are beginning their back-to-school shopping, and scammers are ready for you.
Free classes to prep for paid apprenticeships
Free classes are being made available to help with the shortage of HVAC technicians in the United States and prepare potential candidates for paid apprenticeships. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has all the details.
Free classes are being made available to help with the shortage of HVAC technicians in the United States and prepare potential candidates for paid apprenticeships. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan has all the details.
Paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades
There are paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades to help relieve worker shortage and you can take free classes to help you prepare for the job.
There are paid apprenticeships available in HVAC, skilled trades to help relieve worker shortage and you can take free classes to help you prepare for the job.
Tips to prep your home for hurricane season | Sullivan's Smart Sense
The peak of hurricane season is coming up, so now's the time to prep your home! FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke to an expert on why your garage door should be at the top of your list.
The peak of hurricane season is coming up, so now's the time to prep your home! FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan spoke to an expert on why your garage door should be at the top of your list.
Turning phone into satellite phone amid emergency
In a hurricane or flood, you can lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi but there's new technology that you may not even know you have. New technology can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
In a hurricane or flood, you can lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi but there's new technology that you may not even know you have. New technology can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
How to launch emergency calls, text messages when cell service goes down
In a hurricane or a flood, you could lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi. But there is new technology that you may not even know you have on your phone that can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
In a hurricane or a flood, you could lose cell phone service and Wi-Fi. But there is new technology that you may not even know you have on your phone that can help you contact loved ones and emergency responders.
Harris County homeowners threatened with foreclosure despite making payments
Some Harris County homeowners complained that their mortgage payments and Housing Choice Vouchers haven't been consistently recorded by their new loan servicer Mr. Cooper Mortgage and they are being threatened with foreclosure.
Some Harris County homeowners complained that their mortgage payments and Housing Choice Vouchers haven't been consistently recorded by their new loan servicer Mr. Cooper Mortgage and they are being threatened with foreclosure.
Harris County homeowners threatened with foreclosure
Imagine being able to buy your first home, a dream you never thought you would attain, but suddenly your payments aren't being recorded properly. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan s investigating as some homeowners say they are being threatened with foreclosure.
Imagine being able to buy your first home, a dream you never thought you would attain, but suddenly your payments aren't being recorded properly. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan s investigating as some homeowners say they are being threatened with foreclosure.
FOX 26 viewer donates money to replace a family's stolen SNAP benefits
A generous FOX 26 viewer has stepped up to help a disabled mother of three who says her SNAP benefits were stolen, replacing the money and more.
A generous FOX 26 viewer has stepped up to help a disabled mother of three who says her SNAP benefits were stolen, replacing the money and more.
FOX 26 viewer replaces mother's stolen SNAP benefits
Randy Hartley has a big hears and has stepped up to help a disabled mother of three who says her SNAP benefits were stolen. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look at the heartwarming act.
Randy Hartley has a big hears and has stepped up to help a disabled mother of three who says her SNAP benefits were stolen. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has a look at the heartwarming act.
More Houston restaurants, businesses using robots to provide services
More Houston restaurants are turning to robots to cut costs and fill jobs they’ve struggled to fill.
More Houston restaurants are turning to robots to cut costs and fill jobs they’ve struggled to fill.
Disabled mother of three from Houston among SNAP benefit theft victims
More families are struggling to buy food as SNAP benefit thefts spikes 55% with cards being drained the day funds are deposited onto the SNAP cards.
More families are struggling to buy food as SNAP benefit thefts spikes 55% with cards being drained the day funds are deposited onto the SNAP cards.
Houston family has SNAP benefits stolen
More people who rely on food assistance are discovering their SNAP benefits have been stolen, often leaving families who need help unable to buy food for a month. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the story of a Houston-area family who had those benefits taken away.
More people who rely on food assistance are discovering their SNAP benefits have been stolen, often leaving families who need help unable to buy food for a month. FOX 26 Consumer Reporter Heather Sullivan has the story of a Houston-area family who had those benefits taken away.
Richmond woman's apartment admit they emptied her unit by mistake
A Richmond woman says she returned home from a trip to find her apartment empty and is suing after her apartment management admitted they cleaned it out by mistake.
A Richmond woman says she returned home from a trip to find her apartment empty and is suing after her apartment management admitted they cleaned it out by mistake.
Woman's apartment emptied out by mistake
A Richmond woman returned from a trip to find her apartment empty. Her apartment management admitted they cleaned it out by mistake. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with the woman to hear more.
A Richmond woman returned from a trip to find her apartment empty. Her apartment management admitted they cleaned it out by mistake. FOX 26's Heather Sullivan spoke with the woman to hear more.
Duplex giveaway and free financial education being offered
High home prices and interest rates have forced many home buyers out of the real estate market. But first-time buyers have a chance to win a free duplex and receive free financial education.
High home prices and interest rates have forced many home buyers out of the real estate market. But first-time buyers have a chance to win a free duplex and receive free financial education.
Amazon Prime Day sales: Shopping expert reveals 7 secret hacks to saving
A shopping expert reveals her seven secret hacks to saving more during the Amazon Prime Day sale.
A shopping expert reveals her seven secret hacks to saving more during the Amazon Prime Day sale.
AARP suggests 99 Great Ways to Save for 2025
The AARP has released its annual 99 Great Ways to Save, offering tips for saving on everything from groceries to travel to credit cards.
The AARP has released its annual 99 Great Ways to Save, offering tips for saving on everything from groceries to travel to credit cards.
Houston programs launched for homes damaged in Hurricane Harvey, 2021 freeze
Separate programs are opening for Houston residents who were impacted by the 2021 freeze or Hurricane Harvey. Here's how to apply.
Separate programs are opening for Houston residents who were impacted by the 2021 freeze or Hurricane Harvey. Here's how to apply.
Housing programs to help Houstonians impacted by 2021 freeze, Hurricane Harvey
Separate programs are opening for Houston residents who were impacted by the 2021 freeze or Hurricane Harvey. FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan explains both programs and how you can apply.
Separate programs are opening for Houston residents who were impacted by the 2021 freeze or Hurricane Harvey. FOX 26 consumer reporter Heather Sullivan explains both programs and how you can apply.




















