WEATHER ALERT
What to know about ‘order protection,’ extra fees added at checkout
Read full article: What to know about ‘order protection,’ extra fees added at checkoutAs the holiday shopping season ramps up, many online shoppers are encountering a new fee at checkout: Order Protection. While familiar with surcharges for concert tickets or premium electronics, consumers are now seeing extra charges applied to everyday items like shoes or protein drinks.
Ask Amy: Houston tenant frustrated after apartment forces sudden relocation
Read full article: Ask Amy: Houston tenant frustrated after apartment forces sudden relocationHoustonians who rent often have questions about their rights when it comes to dealing with their landlords. Around 50% of Houston residents are renters, and disputes can arise when landlords make decisions that affect tenants’ living situations.
What you need to know now: KPRC 2 Investigation into the Houston Housing Authority
Read full article: What you need to know now: KPRC 2 Investigation into the Houston Housing AuthorityPublic trust, private deals. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis continues the investigation into the Houston Housing Authority’s questionable contracts.
LISTEN: Houston scammers threatening arrests, jailtime for missing jury duty
Read full article: LISTEN: Houston scammers threatening arrests, jailtime for missing jury dutyDespite previous warnings, jury duty scams are still targeting people. Recently, a KPRC 2 viewer shared a suspicious call she received. Investigator Amy Davis has what you need to know to stay safe.
Ask Amy: Why are we stuck with CenterPoint Energy? Why no competition? Can they be fired?
Read full article: Ask Amy: Why are we stuck with CenterPoint Energy? Why no competition? Can they be fired?From electric rates to power outages, it seems like we have heard a lot lately about CenterPoint Energy. In this week’s “Ask Amy” segment, investigative reporter Amy Davis answers a question from viewer Don Conger: ”Why are we stuck with CenterPoint? Why don’t they have any competition? Can they be fired?”
Ask Amy: Who picks up utility poles and wires left after Hurricane Beryl cleanup?
Read full article: Ask Amy: Who picks up utility poles and wires left after Hurricane Beryl cleanup?Who is responsible for picking up utility mess debris left behind? KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis works to find answers to your questions.
Ask Amy: Can employers force you to use PTO for time they were closed/without power due to Hurricane Beryl?
Read full article: Ask Amy: Can employers force you to use PTO for time they were closed/without power due to Hurricane Beryl?Natural disasters like floods and hurricanes always raise questions about jobs and your paycheck. What if you can’t get to work safely? Will you be paid if your office is closed?
Why did Hurricane Beryl debris clean-up crews skip my street?
Read full article: Why did Hurricane Beryl debris clean-up crews skip my street?Everywhere you drive around Houston you can still see tree limbs and branches piled up along streets and curbs. Five weeks have passed since Hurricane Beryl blew through the area taking down thousands of trees. And some of you are asking when the city will finish the job of getting it all cleaned up. Investigator Amy Davis is getting answers.