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.

Tips for calming an angry partner

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini shares five suggestions to help calm your partner and restore peace in your family.

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.

10-year-old boy looking for loving home

Jay has been in foster care for the past three years.  Parental rights are now terminated.  He’s waiting for the right family to adopt him, a wait that is never easy.

10-year-old boy looking for loving home
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Jay has been in foster care for the past three years. Parental rights are now terminated. He?s waiting for the right family to adopt him, a wait that is never easy.

Thousands of families interested in adopting two sisters after FOX 26 story

In January, we introduced you to Sheila and Teri. Thousands of people from all around the world saw the story and contacted Depelchin Children’s Center wanting to adopt the sisters.

Story of sisters seeking adoption goes viral worldwide
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In January, we introduced you to two sisters, Sheila and Teri, whose biological family no longer has rights. People from all around the world saw our story and contacted Depelchin Children?s Center wanting to adopt them.

73-year-old man gets hired to fix pipes from the side of the road in Houston

Thanks to the power of social media and a woman who pulled over to ask him about his services, Mr. G is now part of the Relief Gang helping Houstonians with busted pipes.

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
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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. 

More animals in need of homes after last week's winter storms

The Houston Humane Society is full and offering a special to help get animals adopted after last week's severe winter weather.

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.