Workers who feel unsafe returning to work can collect unemployment checks
What the Texas Workforce Commission will do to crack down on unemployment fraud.
How to replace electronics, furniture for half the price
A way to save money replacing expensive electronics and furniture is to buy them secondhand.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
FEMA, local relief coming for home repairs after storm
New local and FEMA assistance is coming available to help many Houston area families living without water and in homes that are severely damaged by burst pipes from last week's ice storm.
Renters' rights and aid for repairs from burst pipes
Many renters have damage from burst pipes in their homes. Some tell us they're having trouble getting their landlord to make repairs.
Some Houstonians face electric bills totaling over $1,000 due to winter storm
Some Houstonians are getting hit skyrocketing electric bills in the thousands of dollars since this week's ice storm.
Houston Police, BBB warn about power scams
Houston Police and the Better Business Bureau are warning about scammers who've started taking advantage of people's desperate need for power and heat.
Making repairs & insurance claims for burst pipes
Plumbers and repair services say they are flooded with calls about frozen and broken pipes.
Galveston County families struggle to stay warm in widespread power outages
People in Galveston County were among the hardest hit by power outages, with more than 90 percent of homes and businesses out of power since one or two o'clock in the morning.
IRS anticipates many taxpayers unknowingly hit by unemployment benefit theft
The IRS anticipates many people have been hit by unemployment benefit identity theft but don't know it.
Preparing your car and driving tips for icy roads
Drivers can take steps now to prepare their vehicles to drive in snow and ice.
$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.
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.
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.
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.