3 days ago5 Dollar Tree items to update your décor without depleting your bank accountIf you are ready to redecorate your home but you don’t have the budget for an interior designer or a bunch of high-end décor, go to the Dollar Tree. It is probably the la...
Texas unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in September, seven months into economic recessionThe Texas unemployment rate rose to 8.3% in September, the Texas Workforce Commission said Friday, a sharp increase from the August unemployment rate of 6.8%.
Test it Tuesday: Can 'Slushy Magic’ make slushies in seconds?Whether you're three or 83, slushies are a refreshing treat. And if you can make them in seconds from any drink in your fridge, that's kind of cool too. That's the sell f...
3 tricks you need to know to find the best Prime Day dealsAmazon's Prime Day starts tonight at midnight. It's like Black Friday online; but if you have ever tried to browse the deals in years past, you know it can be overwhelmin...
1 hour agoHere are the cheapest places to get a flu shot when you don’t have insuranceIf you haven’t gotten your flu shot yet, doctors say you should get it this month. The CDC recommends the annual flu vaccine for everyone six months and older.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Fraudsters targeting Texans’ unemployment benefitsImagine being laid off and finally receiving notification that your unemployment insurance claim has been approved.
Harris County toll roads generate hundreds of millions a year. Hidalgo, commissioners changed how money will be usedThe Harris County’s toll road system is described as one of the best and most financially successful urban toll road systems in the country.
Houston company hopes to pump new life into the oil and gas industry after state loses 40K jobs amid pandemic
Getting evicted? These are the protections in place for tenants facing the prospect of losing the roof over their heads
Jobless claims fall to 881,000 but layoffs remain elevatedThe number of laid-off Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell to a still-elevated 881,000 last week, evidence that the viral pandemic keeps forcing many busine...
Who qualifies for the $300 FEMA unemployment boost and how to get itHundreds of thousands of Texans are now receiving $300 a week in addition to their unemployment benefits from the state. These are federal FEMA funds used in the Lost Wag...
500K+ Houstonians live in ’food deserts’ with little to no access to healthy food and the problem has worsened due to COVID-19A quick stop at a neighborhood grocery store for a forgotten ingredient or a trip to load up on meals for the week is something many of us do regularly. But unfortunately...
With no Lotto Texas winner Wednesday, jackpot now at whopping $37.5MThe Lotto Texas jackpot has reached its largest prize in more than a decade after drawing an estimated $36.75 million for Wednesday’s drawing.
Texas and Michigan announce athletic staff and salary cutsThe economic blow of the coronavirus pandemic is hitting the biggest schools of college sports whether they’re planning to play football this fall or not.
CDC issues order to halt evictions nationwide through Dec. 31 to slow spread of COVID-19The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a broad order Tuesday to halt all evictions through the end of the year to help prevent the spread of coronavirus in...
Here are rewards checking accounts that can help you earn hundreds of dollarsLower interest rates are great for homeowners who want to refinance their mortgage but have you taken a look at what interest you’re earning on your savings account right...
This loan company was founded to help Latino immigrants. It has sued thousands of low-income Latinos during the pandemic.On an afternoon in mid-June, Analleli Solis was walking home from her brother’s house just down the street when she noticed someone she didn’t know retreating from the fr...
Nearly 600K Texans will lose access to a program that prevented electricity shut-offs during pandemic on Oct. 1
Houston City Council approves allocation of $2M for grants for creative businesses impacted by COVID-19
Houston’s small business owners can soon apply for up to $50K grant for pandemic relief. What you need to know
Check to see if you’re eligible to apply for up to $1,200 in rental assistance from Harris County, Houston
