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Drug dealer granted clemency by Trump sent back to prison for violating terms of his release
Read full article: Drug dealer granted clemency by Trump sent back to prison for violating terms of his releaseA convicted drug dealer granted clemency by President Donald Trump has been sent back to federal prison for violating the terms of his release after being charged with several new crimes.
Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the House
Read full article: Senate approves bill to end the shutdown, sending it to the HouseThe Senate has passed legislation to reopen the government, bringing the longest shutdown in history closer to an end after a small group of Democrats struck a deal with Republicans.
Flight cancellations? Here’s what you need to know about your rights and refunds
Read full article: Flight cancellations? Here’s what you need to know about your rights and refundsIf you have an upcoming trip, the recent government shutdown and ongoing flight disruptions may be causing serious stress.
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Warning: Fake stimulus check website targets Houstonians
Read full article: Warning: Fake stimulus check website targets HoustoniansA KPRC viewer wrote into ‘2 Helps You’ asking about a website promising $5,000 stimulus checks. We looked into the website and found red flags that could lead to potential identity theft and fraud schemes.
Harris County man called for jury duty seven times in 20 years, clerk explains why
Read full article: Harris County man called for jury duty seven times in 20 years, clerk explains whyHighfield, who became a U.S. citizen in 2001 after emigrating from England, says he’s been summoned seven times in the past 20 years — six times in Harris County and once for a local magistrate’s court.
‘Penny rounding’ charge may add (or subtract) extra fee to your grocery bill
Read full article: ‘Penny rounding’ charge may add (or subtract) extra fee to your grocery billOne viewer discovered a “penny rounding” change on his receipt from a Kroger store on Highway 6, prompting questions about the practice as the United States begins phasing out penny production.
Old AC units still repairable despite new regulations, experts say
Read full article: Old AC units still repairable despite new regulations, experts saySome air conditioning repair companies are telling homeowners they must replace their entire HVAC systems due to new refrigerant regulations, but industry experts say that’s not the case.
How long can a landlord hold a security deposit? What all renters should know
Read full article: How long can a landlord hold a security deposit? What all renters should knowA Houston renter wrote to ‘2 Helps You’ saying she’s been waiting for months for her security deposit. Investigator Amy Davis started asking questions and that led to 25+ people getting deposit refunds.
Willowbend neighbors say years of warnings ignored before fire; city now promises demolition
Read full article: Willowbend neighbors say years of warnings ignored before fire; city now promises demolitionResidents in Willowbend say they spent years warning the city about a vacant apartment building that drew crime, dumping, and danger.
Medical company ships unwanted cancer tests to homes, sparking anger and privacy concerns
Read full article: Medical company ships unwanted cancer tests to homes, sparking anger and privacy concernsExact Sciences is facing backlash for sending unsolicited Cologuard colon cancer screening kits to consumers, sparking privacy concerns and financial anxieties.
What are the new COVID-19 vaccine requirements? 2 Helps You answers your questions
Read full article: What are the new COVID-19 vaccine requirements? 2 Helps You answers your questionsMany people are running into confusion this season when trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine because federal guidance changed this fall.
‘Don’t forget about us:’ Youth football team in South Park says neglected city field puts kids at risk
Read full article: ‘Don’t forget about us:’ Youth football team in South Park says neglected city field puts kids at riskParents and coaches say Law Park 2 is unsafe for kids due to broken bleachers, uneven turf, and nonworking lights, forcing practices and games off-site. Councilwoman Evans-Shabazz has pledged action, but core issues remain. KPRC 2’s 2 Helps You has requested a repair timeline.
Can CenterPoint Energy cut power to my home all day long for repairs?
Read full article: Can CenterPoint Energy cut power to my home all day long for repairs?Any power outage is disruptive. But when CenterPoint Energy plans to shut off electricity for hours for scheduled maintenance, how much notice do they have to give people who live in that area?