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Houstonians have SNAP benefits stolen, used at Chicago store. Owner says he’s not the suspect
Read full article: Houstonians have SNAP benefits stolen, used at Chicago store. Owner says he’s not the suspectSNAP benefits meant to help feed Houston families are ending up in the hands of the wrong people and being spent a thousand miles away in the Chicago area.
Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four years
Read full article: Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four yearsTens of thousands of Texans are now being told their data was part of a privacy breach that dates back to 2021.
‘Buffet for fraudsters’: SNAP cards lack security measures to protect benefits, experts say
Read full article: ‘Buffet for fraudsters’: SNAP cards lack security measures to protect benefits, experts sayThe cards used by millions of Americans to purchase food for their family don’t have modern security features, experts say.
3 quick ways Houston residents can protect senior family members from fraud
Read full article: 3 quick ways Houston residents can protect senior family members from fraudFraud and theft targeting seniors is a growing concern, and many people reach out to “2 Helps You” for guidance. It can be challenging to discuss financial safety with family members, but there are steps that can be taken to help protect them.
Solid Waste Operations a key focus this week at City Hall, Mayor and his team looking to purchase over 30 vehicles
Read full article: Solid Waste Operations a key focus this week at City Hall, Mayor and his team looking to purchase over 30 vehiclesThe City of Houston is set to vote on more trucks for solid waste as well more contractors to help pick it up.
‘We are not stealing:’ Stolen SNAP benefits being used at Chicago store, owner says he isn’t the thief
Read full article: ‘We are not stealing:’ Stolen SNAP benefits being used at Chicago store, owner says he isn’t the thiefSNAP benefits stolen via skimming are hitting families hard, with no funds to replace them.
Gov. Abbott, lawmakers weigh in on bill that would bring back funding for stolen SNAP benefits
Read full article: Gov. Abbott, lawmakers weigh in on bill that would bring back funding for stolen SNAP benefitsA day after legislation was announced by Congressman Al Green that would bring back federal funding to replace stolen SNAP benefits, elected leaders are already chiming in.
KPRC 2 reporting on stolen SNAP benefits leads to Houston Congressman filing legislation
Read full article: KPRC 2 reporting on stolen SNAP benefits leads to Houston Congressman filing legislationAfter weeks of reporting on a growing number of Houstonians who had their SNAP benefits stolen, a solution could be in the works.
Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking them
Read full article: Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking themFor some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food on the table.
2 Helps You helping hard-working mother dealing with horrible dental problems
Read full article: 2 Helps You helping hard-working mother dealing with horrible dental problemsNikita Goffney quickly whips together a concoction of fresh fruits, protein powder and juice, not because she’s an athlete preparing for a workout, but because she simply can’t eat much else.
Remember Hurricane Beryl? This Kingwood family still has a reminder sitting outside their front door
Read full article: Remember Hurricane Beryl? This Kingwood family still has a reminder sitting outside their front doorIt’s been more than nine months since Hurricane Beryl left Houston’s street lined with debris for weeks, even months.
Woman receives order from Houston headstone company after KPRC 2’s reporting
Read full article: Woman receives order from Houston headstone company after KPRC 2’s reportingA Bay City woman received a headstone for her late mother after our reporting. She purchased it from a Houston company two years ago.
Trae Tha Truth, KPRC 2 Viewers help mom whose SNAP benefits were stolen
Read full article: Trae Tha Truth, KPRC 2 Viewers help mom whose SNAP benefits were stolenA single mother of three was left trying to figure out how she was going to put food on the table this month after her SNAP benefits were stolen.
Katy woman says she was duped into paying $3K for spa subscription
Read full article: Katy woman says she was duped into paying $3K for spa subscriptionA woman who went to get some relief at a spa in Katy found herself more stressed than when she walked in after somehow ending up with a $3,000 loan she says she never signed up for.
“This is something you see out of a movie”: SUV engulfed in flames 20 days after being sold on Facebook Marketplace
Read full article: “This is something you see out of a movie”: SUV engulfed in flames 20 days after being sold on Facebook MarketplaceA Houston woman lost her 2006 Nissan Murano and personal belongings just 20 days after purchasing the car from Facebook Marketplace when it engulfed in flames. She hopes her experience will help others avoid similar pitfalls when buying cars from independent sellers.
Livingston woman ‘appalled, embarrassed’ after being removed from Frontier flight for medical device
Read full article: Livingston woman ‘appalled, embarrassed’ after being removed from Frontier flight for medical deviceA woman was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight that was getting ready to take off from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday evening.