Carnival, Norwegian cruise lines announce plans to sail from Galveston
Carnival Cruise Lines hopes to launch what could be the first cruise from the U.S. since the pandemic started from Galveston on July 3rd. And Norwegian Cruise Lines will start sailing from Galveston next year.
Auto part, microchip shortage slowing car production and repairs
Be prepared to wait if you're buying a new car or need to repair one you have. A shortage of microchips and auto parts are slowing down both manufacturing and mechanics.
MMI credit counseling expands outreach to LatinX community
Non-profit credit counseling agency Money Management International is expanding its outreach to help more Hispanic families through a grant from JP Morgan Chase.
Lack of child care prevents many mothers from returning to work
Many moms have been hit hardest during the pandemic, losing their jobs and not being able to find child care to be able to return to work.
Restaurants and bars can apply for federal grants, White House official says
Restaurants, bars, food trucks and caterers struggling to stay afloat through the pandemic can now apply for federal Restaurant Revitalization grants.
FEMA cutting funeral costs, offering financial assistance
FEMA is now paying up to $9000 for funerals for people who died of COVID-19.
People earning less than $75,000 may owe zero federal taxes
People earning less than $75,000 a year may not owe any federal income tax when they file next year.
Do you need ID theft protection?
Cyber attacks and data breaches to steal your identity have grown exponentially since the pandemic started. So do you need to buy identity theft protection?
Summer job opportunities plentiful in hospitality in the Houston area
Teens and young adults looking for summer jobs have more opportunity than usual this year.
Homeowners sounding off about spiking property value assessments
Many homeowners are shell shocked across Texas after property tax assessments soared in many places this year.
Biden to propose $1.8 trillion to help children and families
President Biden will detail his $1.8 trillion plan to help children and families before a joint session of Congress Wednesday.
Pet owners grappling with pet food shortage
Many pet owners say they've been scrambling to find some pet foods throughout the pandemic, especially for cats and dogs that need special diets.
Texas has paid $691 million in suspicious unemployment claims
The Texas Workforce Commission says it has paid out $691 million in suspected fraudulent claims since the pandemic began.
Rental car shortage driving up prices, making cars scarce
If you're planning to travel this summer, you may end up paying hundreds of dollars a day for a rental car, if you're lucky to find one at all. A rental car shortage is driving up prices.
Is buying an electric vehicle right for you?
How to determine if and when the time is right to buy an electric vehicle.
Homes in Black neighborhoods undervalued $46K: report
A new study finds that homes in Black neighborhoods are undervalued by an average of $46,000 compared to similar homes in white neighborhoods nationwide.
United Way, Capital Good Fund offer Crisis Relief Loans
The United Way is partnering with non-profit Capital Good Fund to offer small, low-interest Crisis Relief Loans.
Home exercise equipment safety tips after Peloton treadmill death
The CEO of Peloton is pushing back as the Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers not to use their treadmills.
Family's birth certificates caught in Vital Statistics delays
A Houston family says they've been struggling to get birth certificates for their adopted daughters for the last few years from Texas Vital Statistics.
Greenwood online bank aimed to help Black and Latino communities
A national online bank is launching this summer aimed at helping Black and Latino communities.