Houston reaches historic settlement with firefighters ending pay dispute
Historic Agreement Reached for Houston Firefighters! Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association have announced a groundbreaking deal, putting an end to the longstanding pay issue. #HoustonFirefighters #HistoricAgreement
โIt makes me angry and scared for other peopleโ: Warning from woman scammed while getting taxes done
Two Houston-area families are out thousands of dollars after hiring someone to complete their taxes. As tax day approaches KPRC 2โฒs Rilwan Balogun has a warning for everyone to double-check whoโs preparing their taxes even if they advertise as being local.
5 ways to save money on your trip to Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
Dust off your boots and get ready for the rides and food the countdown is on for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. We are working on ways to help you and your family save money. Brittany Jeffers looks into ways to save you money this year. Her tips include buying a coupon pack ahead of time and that deadline is fast approaching!
โIt took Channel 2 to bring this to lightโ: Walmart investigating third-party vendor after customers complain of scam
Days after KPRC 2 Reporter Rilwan Balogun story aired about a Sugar Land man being out of $350 after buying a Nintendo Switch he never received on Walmartโs website through a third party -- Walmart has since resolved this issue by refunding the customerโs money.
Water device featured in KPRC 2โฒs โDRAINEDโ investigation among top gadgets at CES 2024
Itโs always interesting to see the new types of gadgets and technology that people are working on. A product featured during this yearโs Consumer Technology Associationโs annual trade show (or CES) is something we featured in our โDRAINEDโ Investigation! KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis tested a water monitoring device that could help frustrated water bill customers.
KPRC 2โฒs gift wrapping battle: Are we dropping bars or bows? ๐๏ธ๐
Wrapping gifts... you either absolutely love it or you absolutely hate it. Some people go all out, buying a plethora of ribbons and bows personalized to the one receiving the gift. Others prefer to just put the gift underneath the tree in its original box.
A $10,000 Surprise! Verizon Shows Up with a Big Check to Support a Much-Loved Houston Small Business Owner
Driving to work, giving herself a pep-talk in preparation for the day, Deidre Mathis had no idea a crowd of people were huddled in a bedroom room at her Wanderstay Houston Hostel ready to surprise her with a $10,000 check from Verizon. Verizonโs Small Business Digital Ready Program supports small business owners like Diedre, offering free courses, mentorship, networking, and grants that help them continue doing the work they doโฆin Diedreโs case this is keeping Wanderstay Houston Hostel the highest rated hostel in Texas. If you are a small business owner or entrepreneur in Houston you too can apply for the grant.
5 steps to take the minute you get a high water bill
Got a high water bill you donโt think you owe? Youโre not alone. Since last November we have received calls and emails from more than 500 city of Houston water customers who are feeling โDRAINEDโ. Investigator Amy Davis has five things you should do in this order when you get a crazy high bill.
Bank of America $100 million payout: Who gets paid, how much, and when?
Bank of America, the nationโs second-largest bank, is in the hot seat, accused of double-dipping on fees imposed on customers with insufficient funds in their account, withholding reward bonuses explicitly promised to credit card customers, and misappropriating sensitive personal information to open accounts without customer knowledge or authorization.
Is Costco all that? I finally bought a membership, and hereโs what I learned
I finally did it. I am officially a card-carrying Costco shopper. After more than 18 years working as a consumer investigative reporter, comparison shopping and helping you all find the best ways to save money, I bit the bullet and shelled out $120 for an Executive membership. This article explains what deals I found on my first trip to the warehouse retailer.
Commissioner Ellis proposes $7.7M increase in program that would provide more relocation funds for flood victims
Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis plans to ask the commissionerโs court to add $7.7 million to a buyout program to provide repeat flood victims โ including undocumented immigrants - with more money for relocation.
Winter Street Studios fire update: Houston donates $250K to Emergency Relief Fund for artists
Mayor Sylvester Turner and the city of Houston announced a $250,000 donation to the Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) Emergency Relief Fund for artists who were affected by the December fire at Winter Street Studios.
57-year-old Houston man found guilty to fraudulently seeking $35M in PPP loans
A federal jury convicted a man on Wednesday for his role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain and launder millions of dollars in forgivable Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
KPRC 2 Senior Scholarship: Northside HS senior Zamoria Ellison overcame childhood trauma to accomplish remarkable academic achievements
KPRC 2 and American Furniture Warehouse are surprising 20 deserving high school seniors with scholarships in 2022. All students selected for scholarships have been nominated by their high schools.
Texas Medical Center increases parking fees. How families in need can find help
On Jan. 1, 2023, The Texas Medical Center, which serves 10 million patients a year and has over 100,000 medical workers, suddenly raised its parking fee from $15 to $19 for people parking 10 hours or more a day. This is a huge expensive for many families in our area. We also have solutions if you need help paying for parking.
Just 3 days left to get $25 from T-Mobile: Hereโs how
You only have three days to fill out an online claim form to collect $25 from T-Mobile. If you have EVER been a T-Mobile customer, you are likely eligible. Nearly 76 million people are owed this money as part of a class action settlement stemming from a 2021 data breach.
โWhatโs going on with Bank of America?โ Social media users call out financial giant over missing money
Bank of America was trending on social media Wednesday after many customers discovered that money was missing from their accounts. The concerned consumers shared their experiences online, calling out the financial giant and demanding answers.