93% of landlords hit by rental fraud: Inside the rise of 'apartment packages'

Apartment owners are reporting an increase in people using fake ID's, Social Security numbers, and paystubs to apply for apartments that they can't qualify for on their own. Investigators say some of these fake financial documents are from people offering so-called "apartment packages" on social media.

Report: Increasing fraud impacting rental housing costs

Apartment owners nationwide are reporting a 40% increase in people using fake ID's, Social Security numbers, and paystubs to apply for apartments that they can't qualify for on their own, according to the National Multifamily Housing Council.

Houston New Year's Eve forecast

It will be a beautiful end to 2025. After a clear, cold, frosty morning, highs will be in the mid-60s. The midnight forecast will be chilly and quiet.

Top scams to watch out for in 2026

If you made it through 2025 without getting scammed, now isn't the time to let down your guard. Here are some tips for continuing to evade scammers in the new year. 

Houston weather: More cold weather ahead for Tuesday night

There has been more sunshine to enjoy for Tuesday as compared to Monday. But unseasonably cool air remains in place across the Houston area with temperatures in the 50s Tuesday. Houston should get to the middle 30s Tuesday night, but a light freeze is going to be more likely for areas just north and northwest of the Houston metro.