
Whataburger, Houston Food Bank, and Houston Texans team up to fight child hunger
by Sierra Rozen
| September 24, 2025
Through Oct. 12, Whataburger and the Houston Texans are partnering with the Houston Food Bank to donate a portion of the restaurant’s revenue to the nonprofit.

Fighting a health insurance denial? Here are 7 tips to help
| September 23, 2025
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To control costs, nearly all health insurers use a system called prior authorization, which requires patients or their providers to seek approval before they can get certain procedures, tests, and prescriptions.

Spot the purple ‘The Giving Pumps’ at Shell gas stations for a chance to give back in Houston
by Sierra Rozen
| September 22, 2025
The new Shell pumps are part of a charity campaign called “The Giving Pump,” running now through the end of October. Customers will have the chance to donate a portion of every gas purchase towards two children’s charities: the Children’s Medical Foundation of Houston and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Houston.

Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texas’ gambling ban
| September 15, 2025
By Ayden Runnels, The Texas Tribune Sept. 15, 2025 “Federal loopholes may have opened the door for sports betting alternatives that skirt Texas’ gambling ban” was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. Sign […]

Houston residents to see increased electricity bill due to CenterPoint Energy cost adjustments
by Sierra Rozen
| September 11, 2025
The last thing most Houston residents want to hear is that an already potentially high electric bill could be even higher.



