Reaching victims of human trafficking during COVID-19 pandemic

"Everybody is seeing an increase in both labor and sex trafficking," said Elaine Andino is the organization's director of partnerships. United Against Human Trafficking also leads the 55 member organization Houston Rescue and Restore Coalition. 

Sisters hope to be adopted together in a forever family
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Many children in foster care belong to sibling groups and are looking for a family to adopt more than one child. Studies show there are a lot of benefits to keeping siblings together.

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. 

Houston fashion designer teaches herself to sew by watching YouTube

A young Houston mom knew school was out of the question at the time, but she didn't give up on her dreams. She's now a successful fashion designer after teaching herself to sew by watching YouTube.

2 Houston men claim they were scammed through Cash App
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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. 

3-sport star Making the Grade at Alvin High School
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Alvin High School student Hannah Webster is a super talented, three-sport star who loves her community. She's a member of the National Honor Society, Future Farmers of America and is the kind of student-athlete college recruiters love because she was taught the value of education.

A mental health regimen for stressful times

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini says if you are willing to advocate for yourself and do your part of maintaining and strengthening your mental health, you will feel more confident and capable to help lead your family through this challenging time.

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.

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. 

5 common relationship killers

Psychotherapist Mary Jo Rapini discusses five common "relationship killers" she sees regularly in her office.

Rare sneaker trends on Twitter during the Inauguration

All eyes were on the very historic inauguration on Wednesday and people are still talking about the speeches, performances, and the fashion.

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. 

Houston-area educators going above and beyond during COVID-19 pandemic

Aldine ISD's Johnson Elementary has created a CARES Team to keep COVID cases down and keep a connection with families during the pandemic.