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Do you ever wonder if your smart devices are watching you? The latest statistics show that as many as 60 million households in the U.S. are actively using smart devices in their home.

We hear about the apartment maintenance issues you are dealing with. Learn your rights when it comes to getting things fixed and what you can do if management won’t help.

Can a landlord just keep your deposit? What can you do if management won’t fix a problem? Amy Davis joins Eric Kwartler with Lone Star Legal Aid to answer your renters’ rights questions.

From unhealthy and dangerous living conditions to sky-high rent increases, we get a lot of questions about your rights when it comes to renting. The issues impact a lot of people. At least half of all Houstonians are renters. We brought some of your questions to Lone Star Legal Aid attorney Eric Kwartler to get answers.

Chick-fil-a releases a new line of sauce themed merchandise for a limited time.

It’s a complaint we hear frequently. Utility companies work in neighborhoods and leave damage or a mess behind. What can you do? Can companies just come to your property? In this week's Ask Amy episode, we've got answers to some of your questions about utility work in neighborhoods in our area.

Starbucks customers have taken to social media to share their experiences with the coffee chain’s new slate of olive oil-infused drinks, and apparently, for some, the picture is not so pretty.

Steps you can take to protect the money you have. Plus, will the city pay for pothole damage to your vehicle?

KPRC 2 Investigates continues to look into your water bills that are draining so many customers.

Many of you are getting property tax appraisals in the mail right now. KPRC 2 Investigates consumer expert Amy Davis explains what you need to do now to protest the value.

Before you buy just about anything, you probably check reviews to see what other people have to say about it. You’ve heard stories about fake reviews but what you may not know is they are not only designed to trick you into buying junk, they are damaging small businesses that depend on reviews to survive.

Six Flags Fiesta Texas is preparing to debut a new roller coaster and a number of new attractions and amenities at its Hurricane Harbor waterpark, the park announced earlier this month.

You could be paying more than you should for your electric bill. There’s a tax some people are wrongly being charged. What to look for on your bill and how you can get some of that money back.

The KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation into Houston’s water department is resonating. We have been digging into huge bills and inaccurate meter reads for months. Investigator Amy Davis joins Producer Andrea Slaydon to discuss the highlights of our latest round of cases and what it all means for others looking for help with their own bill issues.

We are right in the middle of tax filing season for 2022. Still, millions of returns from previous years are still not processed. The backlog is impacting a lot of people, including one Houston woman who called our KPRC 2 Investigates team for help.

As you look to get your taxes done this year, we have a warning. There are fraudulent tax preparers who set up shop with the goal of stealing from you. Often people who are victims of these fraudulent tax schemes don’t know it until months later when they never get a refund. Not only is your money gone but thieves have your important personal information.