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How to negotiate funeral costs
Read full article: How to negotiate funeral costsIt’s something every person will probably have to deal with at some point. We are talking about paying funeral costs for your loved one or planning ahead for yourself. Amy Davis talks with the “Funeral Negotiator” about how to keep funeral costs down.
US Justice Department sues six major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents high
Read full article: US Justice Department sues six major landlords accused of scheming to keep rents highThe U.S. Justice Department is suing several large landlords for allegedly coordinating to keep Americans’ rents high.
Got hail damage? Here are the red flags to look for before hiring someone for repairs
Read full article: Got hail damage? Here are the red flags to look for before hiring someone for repairsRoofers and repair people who knock on your door may be up to no good. Investigator Amy Davis has what you should know about hiring contractors and filing insurance claims.
Texas vehicle safety inspections going away in 2025. Here’s what you should know
Read full article: Texas vehicle safety inspections going away in 2025. Here’s what you should knowTexas is no longer requiring drivers to get a vehicle safety inspection in order to get their car registered with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.
SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contamination
Read full article: SunFed cucumbers and Costco eggs recalled due to potential salmonella contaminationCucumbers shipped to the U.S. and Canada — and organic eggs sold in 25 Costco stores in five southern U.S. states — have been recalled because of potential salmonella contamination.
How to breeze through security this Thanksgiving weekend at Houston airports
Read full article: How to breeze through security this Thanksgiving weekend at Houston airportsWhether you’re checking in a 50-pound suitcase or relying on a carry-on, packing smart is key. Here’s a guide to help you get through TSA security efficiently.
Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victory
Read full article: Walmart's DEI rollback signals a profound shift in the wake of Trump's election victoryWalmart’s sweeping rollback of its diversity policies is the strongest indication yet of a profound shift taking hold at U.S. companies that are re-evaluating the legal and political risks associated with bold programs to bolster historically underrepresented groups in business.
Texas hospitals are now required to ask for patients’ citizenship. Here’s what you should know.
Read full article: Texas hospitals are now required to ask for patients’ citizenship. Here’s what you should know.Gov. Greg Abbott wants to know how much hospitals spend caring for undocumented immigrants. Hospitals should not deny care based on how patients respond.
Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for Commerce
Read full article: Trump picks Dr. Oz to run Medicare and Medicaid, Linda McMahon for Education, Lutnick for CommercePresident-elect Donald Trump has tapped billionaire professional wrestling mogul Linda McMahon to be secretary of the Education Department, tasked with overseeing an agency Trump has promised to dismantle.
Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports event
Read full article: Mike Tyson-Jake Paul fight draws record betting for a combat sports eventJake Paul’s unanimous victory over former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson might have been disappointing from a competitive standpoint, but it drew record betting.
Audit for major U.S. energy company CenterPoint after poor response post-hurricane
Read full article: Audit for major U.S. energy company CenterPoint after poor response post-hurricane“We can look at how they evaluate customer needs for where the mobile generation needs to go, including looking at their emergency operation plan and how it deals with this,” PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson said.
RECALL ALERT: Several soft cheeses linked to potential Listeria contamination
Read full article: RECALL ALERT: Several soft cheeses linked to potential Listeria contaminationIf you enjoy soft ripened cheeses, it's important to check your fridge following a recall due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Savencia Cheese USA has voluntarily recalled certain soft cheeses produced at their Lena facility due to the presence of this harmful bacteria, which can cause serious foodborne illnesses.
How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix it
Read full article: How 11 Texas cities made housing unaffordable — and what’s being done to fix itTexas desperately needs more and denser housing to keep up with the demand. But zoning restrictions get in the way, a Texas Tribune analysis found.
Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco to reach holiday shoppers
Read full article: Peloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco to reach holiday shoppersPeloton plans to sell its deluxe stationary bike at Costco this holiday season as the struggling connected-exercise company seeks to broaden its customer base.
One of the largest solar projects in the US opens in Texas, backed by Google
Read full article: One of the largest solar projects in the US opens in Texas, backed by GoogleOne of the largest solar projects in the U.S. opened in Texas on Friday backed by what Google said is the largest solar electricity purchase it has ever made.
Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning toward homes. KPRC 2 got CenterPoint to fix it... except... well... look
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning toward homes. KPRC 2 got CenterPoint to fix it... except... well... lookFor the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.
‘My angels’: Help for senior citizen in northeast Houston still living with storm damage
Read full article: ‘My angels’: Help for senior citizen in northeast Houston still living with storm damageAfter devastating blows from the derecho and Hurricane Beryl, many homeowners across the Houston area are still struggling to recover. For some, like 88-year-old Juana Martinez-Leija, the challenge of repairing and maintaining a home hit hard by the storms is too overwhelming to face alone.
Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new funds
Read full article: Small business disaster loan program is out of money until Congress approves new fundsThe Small Business Administration has run out of money for its disaster assistance loans, delaying much needed relief for people applying for aid in the wake of the destruction caused by Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Port closures trigger panic buying in Houston, water and toilet paper vanish from shelves
Read full article: Port closures trigger panic buying in Houston, water and toilet paper vanish from shelvesAs prolonged port closures across the U.S. continue to disrupt supply chains, grocery store aisles in Houston are being emptied by panicked shoppers scrambling to stock up on essential goods.
Owner of trucking business scrambling for options as port strike imminent in Houston
Read full article: Owner of trucking business scrambling for options as port strike imminent in HoustonWith 45,000 dock workers across the country poised to walk off the job by the end of Monday, one owner of a trucking business in Houston is scrambling to find options to keep his job going.
5 things to know about looming port strikes that could impact Houston, East Coast
Read full article: 5 things to know about looming port strikes that could impact Houston, East CoastAbout 45,000 dock workers are poised to walk off the job at midnight Tuesday if a deal is not reached between the union representing the workers and the United States Maritime Alliance, which represents the ports.
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
Read full article: Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortagesDockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have started walking picket lines in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.
Facing a possible strike at US ports, Biden administration urges operators to negotiate with unions
Read full article: Facing a possible strike at US ports, Biden administration urges operators to negotiate with unionsTop Biden administration officials met with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast ports, with a union contract set to expire late Monday.
‘Something groundbreaking:’ World’s fully electric jet debuts in Houston
Read full article: ‘Something groundbreaking:’ World’s fully electric jet debuts in Houston“Houston is home to the world’s leading aerospace companies, and we’re thrilled to welcome Lilium and this next generation of aviation technology,” Kevin Tipton, Senior Director for Aerospace & Aviation at the Greater Houston Partnership said.
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?”
How Texas parents can navigate Meta’s extra security features, oversee children’s social media use
Read full article: How Texas parents can navigate Meta’s extra security features, oversee children’s social media useMeta's new security features include the ability to see how much time their teen spends on Facebook and Messenger, set time limits and whether or not their teen can make payments on certain listed products.
Extreme heat is impacting most Americans’ electricity bills, AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Extreme heat is impacting most Americans’ electricity bills, AP-NORC poll findsA poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that around 7 in 10 Americans say extreme heat has had a major or minor impact on their electricity bills in the past year, and a majority have seen a similar impact on their outdoor activities.
It’s here, Houston! CenterPoint’s new power outage tracker map
Read full article: It’s here, Houston! CenterPoint’s new power outage tracker mapAs promised after Hurricane Beryl's historic number of power outages in the Houston area, CenterPoint debuts its new online tool for reporting and tracking power outages.
Save BIG on prescription drugs with a service started by two Texans
Read full article: Save BIG on prescription drugs with a service started by two TexansWith rising healthcare costs, finding ways to save on medication is crucial. KPRC 2's Bill Spencer a new membership-based online Texas pharmacy offering generic drugs at wholesale prices.