With a hard freeze and freezing rain headed for Houston, industry expert Alex from Aleska LLC is urging residents to prepare immediately. The core message is that prevention is cheaper than repair.
Don’t let political headlines dictate your healthcare. This year, the ‘renewal’ notice in your mailbox might be more of a warning than a guarantee. Between disappearing COVID-era credits and shifting doctor networks, 2026 is the year to double-check your coverage before the January 15th deadline. Here is the truth behind the myths and how to actually keep your doctor in the new year.
Criminals prefer Houston because of the sheer volume of transactions. In a busy store during the December rush, cashiers move through lines as quickly as possible. They rarely have the time to inspect every individual card for a sticker or a slightly raised edge. Scammers exploit this speed, knowing that the ‘human element’ is the weakest link in the retail chain. While the technology behind the barcode is simple, the psychological timing is precise; thieves rely on the chaos of a Houston holiday crowd to mask their physical tampering.
