Central Texans have a couple of weeks left to protest their property's tax assessment
House Bill 2 would tighten up the cap on yearly assessments. Senate Bill 3 would raise the state’s homestead exemption — the amount of a home’s value that can’t be taxed by school districts.
House Bill 2 would tighten up the cap on yearly assessments. Senate Bill 3 would raise the state’s homestead exemption — the amount of a home’s value that can’t be taxed by school districts.
Watchdogs, lawmakers aim to improve medical price transparency in Texas
Efforts are underway to increase medical price transparency, including studies by medical watchdog organizations and legislation passed through both the Texas House and Senate.
Efforts are underway to increase medical price transparency, including studies by medical watchdog organizations and legislation passed through both the Texas House and Senate.
BBB: Outsmart the Smart TV hackers
What’s been called the “tech support scam" has expanded as technology expands. The BBB is warning consumers about an increase in scams involving Smart TVs.
What’s been called the “tech support scam" has expanded as technology expands. The BBB is warning consumers about an increase in scams involving Smart TVs.
TxTag fees adding up for Burnet man who sold car months ago
A Burnet man has received nearly $900 in TxTag fees for a car he sold last summer.
A Burnet man has received nearly $900 in TxTag fees for a car he sold last summer.
East Austin apartment complex residents complain of 'inhumane' living conditions amid renovations
Residents of an affordable housing complex in East Austin are frustrated with their living conditions, calling them “livable, but not healthy."
Residents of an affordable housing complex in East Austin are frustrated with their living conditions, calling them “livable, but not healthy."
Texas law enforcement sees increase in fraudulent vehicle sales
In these recent cases, the task force has found that the majority of vehicles being sold fraudulently are coming from Houston, but the vehicles can end up being sold all over Texas.
In these recent cases, the task force has found that the majority of vehicles being sold fraudulently are coming from Houston, but the vehicles can end up being sold all over Texas.
Online pet scam victim gets happy ending thanks to local breeder
An update to the story of Ricardo Gonzalez who shared his story in a recent 7 On Your Side report from Carissa Lehmkuhl about the dangers of online pet scams
An update to the story of Ricardo Gonzalez who shared his story in a recent 7 On Your Side report from Carissa Lehmkuhl about the dangers of online pet scams
Tax season: Don’t let identity theft lead to stolen refund
The IRS is raising the alarm about identity theft-related scams this tax season.
The IRS is raising the alarm about identity theft-related scams this tax season.
Severe living conditions at North Austin apartment complex, residents say
Residents of a North Austin apartment complex held a press conference to raise awareness of issues they say they’ve been dealing with since Winter Storm Uri, or longer.
Residents of a North Austin apartment complex held a press conference to raise awareness of issues they say they’ve been dealing with since Winter Storm Uri, or longer.
Scam claiming loved one is in jail makes way around Central Texas again
It’s not a new type of scam, but it appears to be making the rounds again in Central Texas.
It’s not a new type of scam, but it appears to be making the rounds again in Central Texas.
Burnet Co. waives fees for late property tax payments due to ice storm
The ice storm that hit Central Texas early February happened right on the property tax deadline, causing some residents in Burnet County to incur late fees when outgoing mail was brought to a standstill.
The ice storm that hit Central Texas early February happened right on the property tax deadline, causing some residents in Burnet County to incur late fees when outgoing mail was brought to a standstill.
911 call center staffing shortage in Austin reflects nationwide trend
A street takeover event that occurred earlier this month at multiple locations across Austin highlighted the ongoing staffing shortage plaguing Austin's 911 call center.
A street takeover event that occurred earlier this month at multiple locations across Austin highlighted the ongoing staffing shortage plaguing Austin's 911 call center.
Home security system may actually attract scammers
According to ADT, common phrases that may alert residents to a sales representative scammer include, “We are here to upgrade your ADT system,” and “ADT is no longer covering your area.”
According to ADT, common phrases that may alert residents to a sales representative scammer include, “We are here to upgrade your ADT system,” and “ADT is no longer covering your area.”
With dating apps gaining popularity, here's how to watch out for online romance scams
For Texas, more than 5,000 cases were estimated to have been reported resulting in more than $80 million lost.
For Texas, more than 5,000 cases were estimated to have been reported resulting in more than $80 million lost.
Watch out for 'storm chasers' trying to profit off of your ice storm damage
The Better Business Bureau calls them “storm chasers,” but these storm chasers are more interested in the aftermath.
The Better Business Bureau calls them “storm chasers,” but these storm chasers are more interested in the aftermath.
More than $1B worth of unclaimed property came into state’s possession in 2022
Over a five-year period, from 2018 to 2022, the state received $3,849,375,096.56 and paid out $1,443,847,727.80 – roughly 37%.
Over a five-year period, from 2018 to 2022, the state received $3,849,375,096.56 and paid out $1,443,847,727.80 – roughly 37%.
San Marcos neighbors fed up with nearby property being used as dump site
A San Marcos property being used as a trash site is stoking concerns from residents about fire risks and health and environmental hazards.
A San Marcos property being used as a trash site is stoking concerns from residents about fire risks and health and environmental hazards.
Catfished by a dog: How to avoid online pet scams
Online purchase scams continue to be the most prevalent of all scam types reported to the BBB scam tracker, making up roughly 30% percent of all reported scams in 2022.
Online purchase scams continue to be the most prevalent of all scam types reported to the BBB scam tracker, making up roughly 30% percent of all reported scams in 2022.
Almost 1 in 4 APD non-emergency service requests from Oct. 2021-2022 closed due to missed callbacks
Changes are underway to the City of Austin's 311 system. Right now, nearly 1 in 3 people who try to file a police report are having their cases closed due to missed callbacks.
Changes are underway to the City of Austin's 311 system. Right now, nearly 1 in 3 people who try to file a police report are having their cases closed due to missed callbacks.