JetBlue offers low fares for Irma evacuees

The airline JetBlue announced plans Wednesday to help customers with existing flights, as well as assist with Floridians' efforts to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Irma.

American Airlines adds flights to get people out of islands before Irma hits

American Airlines has added extra flights out of two Caribbean islands to get people out of the path of Hurricane Irma, a powerful Category 5 storm.

FEMA approves loans to keep Harvey damaged cities working to repair damage

Texas cities are getting some help to keep focusing on reconstruction after Harvey brought floods and damaged homes across the region.

Chipotle to offer queso at restaurants nationwide

Chipotle hopes its new queso dip will satisfy its customers' cravings — and help reinvigorate sales that have been hurt by food scares. The Mexican food chain said it will begin offering all-natural warm queso in restaurants nationwide next Tuesday.

US Postal Service lists locations to pick up government benefit checks after Harvey

The U.S. Postal Service has posted a list of locations where Houston-area residents can pick up government benefit checks after Harvey forced the temporary closing of several post offices.

Dacha Beer Garden working on expansion plan to keep 14th Street neighbors happy

Dacha Beer Garden in the Shaw neighborhood of the District is looking to expand to 14th Street, but a city commission has forced the business to go back to the drawing board for plans to accommodate neighbors concerned about noise and capacity.

Harvey driving gas prices up

Harvey forced some oil refineries to shut down and consumers will begin feeling those effects in their wallets

Uber Texas offering free rides to and from shelters

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, Uber announced Tuesday efforts to help those affected get what they need.

Pizza Hut delivers pizzas by kayak to Harvey flood victims

Flood victims in a Sugar Land neighborhood received a special delivery of hot pies they weren’t quite expecting.

EPA issues fuel supply clean-air waivers for states affected by Harvey

The Environmental Protection Agency has issued emergency waivers allowing states from Maryland to Texas to ignore some clean-air requirements for gasoline to ensure an adequate fuel supply despite disruptions caused by Harvey.

Target launching own line of $5 wines

Fans of Trader Joe's Two Buck Chuck and other inexpensive wines can rejoice -- Target is launching its own line of wines, priced at just $5. 

Harvey alert: Be cautious with what charities you donate to

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey and historic flooding across southeast Texas, Commissioner Adam H. Putnam encourages Floridians to visit FloridaConsumerHelp.com to research charitable organizations before donating money to help those in need.

Houston bar offers free drink to flood victims

A bar in The Heights neighborhood of Houston offered a free drink for people who were still in the area and could safely get there.